USB-IF xHCI USB host controller driver problem

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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 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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2014-01-09T22:06:40+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 had the same prob but went to intel.com and downloaded this fix. check it out and see if it can help you.

http://supportkb.intel.com/wireless/wireless-display/templates/selfservice/intelwidi/#portal/1026/article/2493?wapkw=wi+usb
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Anonymous

2014-01-04T21:13:49+00:00

Interesting, Exactly 1 year later the issue arose in my Sony Duo 11.

Jan 3-4 2014

Could it be a date issue?

** Edited **

Fixed,

I changed my system date to Jan 4 2010.

Rebooted.

Everything seems to be Ok,

now changed the date back to 2014.

Everything seems to be Ok,

I will now reboot as 2014. If it doesn't hold, I'll repost, otherwise every thing is fine.

-Rusty.

******** Edited Again! ********

Nope, simple date change did not hold. A reboot with today's actual date and the

Issue Returned.

*********************** Last Edit I swear *******************************

Ok Problem fixed, I downloaded new drivers form Intel

Rebooted several times and still working fine.

Here is the driver link. Enjoy!

-Rusty

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/confirm.aspx?httpDown=http://downloadmirror.intel.com/23428/eng/Setup4.2.24.0.exe&lang=eng&Dwnldid=23428&DownloadType=Software+Applications&OSFullname=Windows+8*&ProductID=3227
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Anonymous

2013-12-23T21:00:18+00:00

Deleted Intel WiDi driver and yellow exclamation mark was gone too. Not planning to connect wireless to TV!

Thanks much!
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Anonymous

2013-11-05T01:28:31+00:00

Thanks for trying. This di not help.

Don't feel bad about your English. It is better than my version of yours. :-)
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