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
    2013-01-05T21:47:40+00:00

    I tried this, but got a blue screen and then USB didn't work.  HP has told me to do a system restore, which didn't help either.  They then suggested a system recovery.  I'm not about to erase my whole freaking hard drive for this dumb problem.  What the heck??

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-05T08:45:55+00:00

    I have an ASUS Q500a and I just recently got the "Yellow Exclamation Mark" next to USB-IF xHCI USB Host Controller. I have no idea what I did for this to happen. Please help me resolve this problem. My laptop is running like a champ, but I am really particular about the dreaded "Yellow Exclamation Marks". Thank you support team for supporting those in need of support.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-05T07:50:39+00:00

    i too got this issue on my dell inspiron 15 please tell me how to fix this ,i have a disc with the drivers but cant find a driver with the name intel WiUSB or any thing?

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-01-05T06:28:52+00:00

    I had the same problem on my HP notebook with w8 installed.  I ended up uninstalling the driver "USB-IF xHCI USB Host Controller", then it worked.  It picked up Microsoft USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller" after a reboot.

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