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
    2014-04-16T20:29:36+00:00

    Mine has been this way a long time.  I must not be trying to use anything that this needs.  My Kodak printer (an old one by the way) is working fine.  I do not know what this connects to.

    By the way, forums are so  helpful.  I know enough to be dangerous but am able to follow directions.  Next time I try to fix a problem, I will come to forums first.

    Thanks

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-22T05:46:31+00:00

    I just tried changing the date to 2012, and it messed up the System program so much (System restarted so that it was flashing from a black screen to my desktop every second) that I had to change the date back through task manager and the command prompt. I will try the Intel WiDi update tool later to see if it will fix the yellow exclamation sign.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-26T09:18:45+00:00

    Me too !! Can't find a solution : (

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-01-10T01:47:44+00:00

    I had the problem with an HP d7 Envy. One of the suggestions I received through this community suggested that I delete the offending software. It made sense. If it was really required, it would reinstall itself.

    I deleted it and now it is a non-issue. it has not been replaced and nothing on my computer appears to be non-functional.

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