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
    2013-02-07T15:59:00+00:00

    I had the same problem with  my VAIO Duo. You need to go to the Intel web site and in ' Intel driver update Utility here: http://www.intel.com/p/en\_US/support/detect/

    Click on check your system for latest updates to scan your computer and searches it to see what updates you need,and it should find the it,that update is called "Wireless Display Software'. Install it and everything will be fixed. The strange thing is that from the Driver Update option of Device Manager (or Vaio Update) it couldn't find anything new, however this utility finds and updates the driver properly.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-02-02T14:25:18+00:00

    I did what you recommended and my laptop became ok. I don't know what the root problem is either but I have another detail that may serve as a clue.  After rebooting I looked in the devises and controller administrator and not only was there no problem but also there was a knew controller under

    Intel WiUSB that hadn't been there before reboot.

    The problem controller was USB-IF xHCI USB Host Controller and the one that appeared with it after reboot was USB-IF USB 3.0 Hub . So now there are 2 controllers under Intel WiUSB instead of only one as before reboot.

    Hope this can help find the root problem. If someone finds it please share.

    Thanks for your help.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-02-01T10:32:28+00:00

    EXACTLY SAME DEAL HERE. BRAND new Windows 8 HP Envy 14.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-01-31T00:59:57+00:00

    I uninstalled USB charger+ on my ASUS A95, and voilà, the USB problem was gone!

    Torsten

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