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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2013-01-20T01:58:13+00:00

I got the error USB-IF xHCI USB Host Controller has a driver problem also.

The problem is the Intel Wi-Di chip, not USB.

I went to the Intel web site,

http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

be safe and type the web address in manually (recommended).

I followed the directions on there site and the problem was fixed plus my Wi-Di is working better with the new driver and program update (It is a Big Download).

It is still garbage though in my opinion.

Don't know if it is worth Microsoft including that in any updates but it would be nice if the troubleshooting tool was able to find the driver, give a link, a hint or something...

Drew
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Anonymous

2013-01-12T21:32:48+00:00

I'm in the exact same situation. I also don't know how the problem occurred or how to fix it.
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Anonymous

2013-01-11T23:57:48+00:00

Just go to intel website -> intel driver update utility -> there is an option to scan your computer (click that) ->download a 248mb driver under wireless display->download that and install it... that should solve the problem, as it happen to me
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Anonymous

2013-01-11T17:00:52+00:00

I am experiencing the same issue. I have Dell Inspiron 5520 with Multi touch Touchpad. The sensitivity of the touchpad is too much that I cant control anything. I've called Dell Support and they again and again ask to reinstall the driver, the issue is still same from the date of purchase of the laptop. Today I've found that there is a Dell Waterstone Touchpad whose driver is missing and when I try to update it I get "USB-IF xHCI USB Host Controller has a driver problem" as error. I am still searching to fix this issue. If someone have some suggestions regarding this issue then please help me or suggest me what should I do?
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