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
    2013-02-08T10:23:17+00:00

    Apparently this seems to be the solution. Please refer to the following FAQ from Intel. I believe that Uninstalling the erroneous drives will solve the problem and it should not have any bearing on the working of the laptop

    http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/usb3/sb/CS-033977.htm?wapkw=extensible+host+controller+driver

    Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
    Where is Intel® USB 3.0 Extensible Host Controller driver for Windows 8*?
    Windows 8* has a native in-box USB 3.0 driver. Intel is not releasing a specific Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver for Windows 8.<br><br><br>If you are upgrading Windows 7* to Windows 8, uninstall the Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver before installing the upgrade.<br><br><br>Operating System: <br><br><br><br><br><br> Windows 8* <br> --- <br><br><br><br>This applies to: <br><br><br><br> Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver <br> --- <br> ---
    Solution ID: CS-033977 <br><br>Last Modified: 11-Jan-2013 <br><br>Date Created: 09-Jan-2013

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-02-08T12:43:44+00:00

    Same problem here, with ASUS. Though it seems to be a Win8-problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-02-08T13:22:04+00:00

    I have a Sony Vaio Duo 11 with the same problem.

    Go To The Intel® Driver Update Utility

    http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect?iid=dc_iduu

    Press: Check Your System For Updates

    On te next page select: Intel® Wireless Display Software

    Download and install the Intel® Wireless Display Software and this should solve the problem

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-02-22T17:04:41+00:00

    Dear Mark, thanks for this. However I got the message that this system cannot get installed as it does not fullfill the minimum standrads - what ever that means. So again I cannot work with my external harddrive on my new Sony Vaio.

    Maybe you have a gain an idea, how to solve this?!

    Many regards, Claudia

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