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Anonymous
2015-01-08T18:05:16+00:00

I am trying to install usb3 driver for windows xp pro sp3 . intel does not provide this driver . Is there any other source for this driver. Please note that I was the usb 3 speed and hence do not want to use it in usb 2 mode.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-01-08T20:11:45+00:00

    Do you have USB 3.0 hardware?

    What is the make and model of your computer?

    Even if you bought an add-on controller, however, some USB 3.0 host controllers do not have XP drivers and will only function as USB 2.0 controllers.  That's the case for Intel:  http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/usb3/sb/CS-033072.htm

    Some add-on USB 3.0 host controllers do have drivers for XP.  See, e.g., http://plugable.com/products/pcie-usb3-sp

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-01-08T22:40:19+00:00

    Hey 

    Thank You. I believe any motherboard with NEC/Reneses USB 3.0 controller should work.

    I think the easiest option as you mentioned would be to buy the PCIE addon. The one you mentioned however is no longer being manufactured.  But i found others with the NEC/Reneses USB 3.0. Will try those.

    Thanks

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