I do not quit for those who are polite and cooperative.Just wanna share how I'd fixed the USB issue dilemma. _ Windows MVP 2010-20 Millions helped via my tutorials and personally in forums for 12 years.
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Ħ) If this was caused by Version update then you can roll it back in Settings>Update & Security>Recovery and then hide it until it matures using the Hide Updates Tool downloaded from here. You can also use System Restore to get before the problem began, then check for Updates with the Hide Update tool and hide them. ĥ) If this was caused by Windows Updates then you can check which were installed at Settings>Update & Security>Windows Update under Installed Updates, then uninstall them from the link there, and hide with the Hide Updates tool downloaded from here. I'm not sure why they say Disable instead of Uninstall in that thread but it's wrong.Ĥ) Another option is you could replace the wireless adapter with an inexpensive USB nano adapter like this one.
Since a USB keyboard and mouse will go dead when you uninstall them, program the power button first to Shut down the PC at Settings > System > Power & Sleep > Additional Power Settings > Choose what Power buttons do so you can press it to shut down, then again to power up as a restart.
To get internet to update driver try plugging in by ethernet cable.ģ) We see a lot of USB problems here and one of the fixes that works sometimes is to uninstall all of the USB category drivers in Device manager, restart the PC to reinstall them. Try also all older drivers from Update Driver > Browse > Let Me Pick list working backwards. If you have the latest network driver then try on it's Driver tab also to Roll Back, or Uninstall and then restart PC to reinstall the driver.
I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Guardian Moderator here to help you.Ģ) Update the Wireless adapter driver from the PC maker's Support Downloads web page for your exact full model, Serial Number or Dell Service tag on sticker on PC. Does it mean Windows will reinstallĪll the USB controllers that you uninstalled? Or I have to reinstall all the USB controllers that I uninstalled? I'm questioning the capital R in Reinstall. Reinstall all the USB controllers that you uninstalled? SEE, because the way it's written g) Reinstall all the USB controllers that you uninstalled. Windows will automatically scan for hardware changes and When it's at the bottom of Method 2: after f) then g) states: Reinstall all the USB controllers that you uninstalled. WELL, my question to this is (before I also try this), because these are basically the same problem. G) Reinstall all the USB controllers that you uninstalled. After the computer starts, Windows will automatically scan for hardware changes and To disable and re-enable the USB controllers, follow these steps:ī) Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.Ĭ) Note: You might have to scroll down the list to find this item.ĭ) Right-click the first USB controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers, and then click Uninstall to remove it.Į) Repeat the above step for each USB controller that is listed under Universal Serial Bus controllers.į) Restart the computer. The USB controllers represent the USB ports in Device Manager. M ethod 2: Disable and re-enable all the Universal Serial Bus controllers (USB) controllers. So they were told the 2nd option to fix this problem is: * Closed thread: On a certain audio device that wasn't working in their Device Manager under their Universal Serial Bus Controllers - it reads: *Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed). My USB Device is a Realtek USB WI-FI Wireless Network Adapter.Īnd in Settings under Devices then Bluetooth and other devices it 1st reads: Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed then underneath that it reads: Driver Error. Mine is close but it's not about the same device as theirs. *Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) Driver Error There is a closed thread Q & A in the Microsoft Community Which I can't reply to which if I could it would probably give me the answer to the question that I have, related to the question directly.