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
    2013-11-04T19:14:41+00:00

    Thanks, it works right again now!

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-04T19:09:15+00:00

    It´s been nearly 8 months since you reported the problem, but as I don´t see any answers and as I had the same problem and seems to have resolved!!!

    Try disabling the device USB-IF...and in sequence enabling it.

    Resolved for me.

    Appears another device - USB-IF USB 3.0 hub!

    Sorry for my poor english.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-17T23:30:46+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...

     

    Thanks

    Hi,

    This will definitely solve your problem, go to the intel website and check for updated

    drivers. Install all necessary driver and restart your computer.

    It should solve your problem.

    http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect/wireless-display

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-08-15T10:28:08+00:00

    mark, I think I found something to resolve this matter.

    First Download the free Driver Max, Let it scan. See what il finds.

    Just keep it in mind what it finds.

    Then go to Hardware and Sound then to Device manager.

    See what errors it contains. Then look to the drivers  and update them by CHOOSING YOURSELF

    ( there are 2 options ) Then maybe you remember the old ones.

    Maybe this works

    If this does not work, let Driver Max go for ( max 2 per day) download 2 drivers and install.

    IT IS AN ISSUE OF DRIVERS WINDOWS THREW OUT ITSELF BY UPDATING.

    I Hope it works or at least maybe it helps you further.

    Ronald, The Netherlands

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