USB-IF xHCI USB host controller driver problem

Anonymous
2013-01-03T05:58:56+00:00

My new Windows 8 in Sony VAIO has detected problem with the driver for USB-IF xHCI USB host controller, which Windows couldn't reinstall. What to do? I haven't made the recovery disks yet! Please reply...

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Anonymous
2013-01-06T16:12:49+00:00

I saw this post today and the information provided helped me fix this issue. 

Click Here

http://www.eightforums.com/hardware-drivers/17161-intel-wiusb-driver-not-working-properly.html

The link basically says to visit the Intel website and use the Intel Driver Update Utility. The utility will automatically scan your computer for devices that are eligible for an update. Hope this helps you because it helped me. I also updated my Wireless driver while I was using the Intel Driver Update Utility since a newer driver was recently made available.

This worked for me; however, I ended up having to uninstall the old Intel WiDi driver and then restarting my computer before the setup.exe file would run and install on my computer (dell inspiron). I did create a restore point in case it didn't work, but everything seems to be running smoothly!

I should also point out that just deleting the Intel WiDi driver also got rid of the yellow exclamation mark, and unless you are planning to try and connect to your computer to your TV wirelessly, I don't think it is something that you need. Here is a link that explains what the driver does:

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-wireless-display.html

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-01-04T01:53:02+00:00

    I just got my HP Envy dv7 with Windows 8 and I have the same problem with the USB Host Controller  Code 31.  I refreshed my PC, which basically reloaded Windows and deleted any software that I installed.  The problem was not fixed and I can't use my USB printer.  Can anyone help?

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-03T18:17:06+00:00

    My new Windows 8 in Sony VAIO has detected problem with the driver for USB-IF xHCI USB host controller, which Windows couldn't reinstall. What to do? I haven't made the recovery disks yet! Please reply...

     

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    I HAVE THE SAME ISSUES JUST BROUGHT A TOSHIBA LAPTOP RUNNING WINDOWS 8

    DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEA HOW TO REINSTALL THIS DRIVER, SINCE WINDOWS

    COULDN'T REINSTALL IT????

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-03T22:30:24+00:00

    have the same issue.. SONY vaio. please advice..

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-01-03T16:49:28+00:00

    Hi I have the same problem but with my Asus .It shows the same issue...What to do?

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