Right-click and select Uninstall device .
…xHCI was designed to handle (1.x, 2.0, 3.x) within a single controller. This simplifies hardware and driver design.
Open and expand Universal Serial Bus controllers .
On Windows 10, Microsoft includes a native, generic xHCI driver ( USBXHCI.SYS ). While this generic driver works for most motherboards, proprietary drivers from Intel, AMD, or ASMedia often provide better stability and speed. Method 1: Update via Windows Device Manager usb xhci compliant host controller driver windows 10 64 bit
If you are experiencing issues like an "Error Code 10" or missing ports, use the following methods to reinstall or update the driver: 1. Automatic Reinstall via Device Manager This is the most reliable way to fix a corrupted driver: Press Windows Key + X and select . Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers .
. Windows 10 will automatically attempt to reinstall the generic driver upon reboot. 3. Download Manufacturer-Specific Drivers
The USB xHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) driver is an essential system component that allows Windows 10 64-bit to communicate with USB 3.0, USB 3.1, and USB 3.2 ports. It ensures high-speed data transfer, proper power management, and compatibility with modern USB devices such as external drives, keyboards, mice, and docking stations. Right-click and select Uninstall device
Installing a third-party xHCI driver can cause conflicts. Always create a System Restore point first.
Click the button (if it is greyed out, no previous driver is available). Select a reason for rolling back and click Yes . Restart your PC. Step 3: Modify USB Power Management Settings
If the native driver is unstable, you can force Windows to select its built-in compliant framework. Open and expand Universal Serial Bus controllers
If you cannot find the driver, you can identify the exact hardware vendor:
If the issues started immediately after a Windows Update, rolling back to the previous stable driver can resolve it.
: High-speed USB 3.0 drives transfer files at slow USB 2.0 speeds.