Computer issues - Screen and USB malfunctions.

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Installed the catalyst driver which is the only thing there, and my keyboard and mouse stopped working. Reset and they came back up. We'll see if this helps in the longrun.

You have AMD chip set drivers as I can see, that might explains it as Catalyst also install these drivers.

Yep, that is all that was installed, Catalyst. If these issues do not stop I will most likely upgrade to Intel.

The chip doesn't play a role with the issues, anyways OP are you getting the sound VIA HDMI or via analog aka 3.5 jack. Also forgot to mention are your keyboard and mouse hooked up to the built in motherboard USBs or front ports? As for your USB internet tethering, don't these install a custom driver to communicate with your device? Correct me if I am wrong as I haven't used one for over 4 years.

3.5 jack for sound, and they are connected to the back of the computer in the built in USB's. Phone was plugged into the back.

Started having this issue since I upgraded to Windows 8. If it is going to happen again, it should happen this week.