Instructions apply to Windows 10.
It’s always worth double-checking the USB port youre trying to use is USB 3.0 and not 2.0.
USB 3.0 ports tend to be blue, while USB 2.0 tends to be white or black.
Here’s how to reinstall them to double-check they’re working as intended.
Search forDevice Managerin the Windows 10 search bar and opt for corresponding result.
Scroll down the list of hardware and selectUniversal Serial Bus controllers.
If you have duplicates, uninstall them all one at a time.
Confirm the action, if required to do so, then reboot your unit.
Windows 10 should reinstall the USB driver automatically upon reboot.
Re-plant the Specific gear
get into the gear Manager as in the first step above.
Right-click (or tap and hold)USB Root Hub (USB 3.0) and selectProperties.
Select theDrivertab, then selectUpdate Driver.
SelectBrowse my computer for driver software>Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
SelectUSB Root Hub (USB 3.0), then selectNext.
Download it from the official support website, then initiate the program as you would any other.
It will attempt to diagnose your USB 3.0 problem.
If one is discovered, allow it to continue with an attempted fix.
You may need to kickstart your rig after completing it.
To update them, it’s crucial that you know the name and model of your system or gear.
If you want to be specific, know the motherboard make and model, too.
it’s possible for you to find these using afree system information tool.
Install them as you would any other driver and cycle your system.
Update Windows
Updating Windowsitself can sometimes fix problematic issues that just won’t seem to go away.
Search forDevice Managerusing the Windows 10 search bar, and go for the corresponding result.
Choose thePower Managementtab and selectAllow the computer to turn off this unit to save powerto disable it.
If prompted, kickstart your rig.
Why Isn’t USB 3.0 Driver on Windows 10 Working?
FAQ
Use Windows Update to update drivers in Windows 11.
Go toSettings>Windows Update>Advanced options>Optional updates.
ExpandDriver updates, opt for drivers shown, and selectDownload & Install.
To uninstall USB drivers, openDevice Managerand selectView.
Next, turn onShow Hidden Devices.
