Linux Lite 3.6 will not recognize USB flash on 4 computers

[drcrkeller]

Just an additional thought:

1)  Does this happen on other USB ports on the computer; and,
2)  If using a USB extension cable, have you tried without the cable (i.e., plugging the drive directly into the port)?  This was the cause of recent problems for me.

 
yep....I tried all the available ports....no change...no use of a an extension cable.