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
    2014-08-29T05:31:45+00:00

    thank you so much for the link Caicah!

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-08-28T22:10:21+00:00

    Dear Caicah:

    Thanks for this link. Every time my system crashes or requires reinstallation/upgrade I have this problem. Now that I am more in tune with what the file does and how it affects the original (Toshiba driver) I can deal with the issue. I have not been able to use this built-in feature and my or may not use it to project my laptop to my HDTV; it may just be easier to use a HDMI cable connection. However, wireless connections are indeed useful too and Intel has made it even better. Thanks again.

    Sincerely,

    BearlyAlive

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-08-28T08:02:23+00:00

    This download from Intel is what finally worked for me! No more hazard icon.

     https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=23861&lang=eng&ProdId=3227

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-08-28T06:54:11+00:00

    I have the same problem with Windows 8 in my Dell Inspiron. Please help!

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