Hi samsl13.
Thank you for posting query on Microsoft communities.
From your description I understand that you are having issue with
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller.
Please try the following methods for resolving the issue.
Method 1: Hardware and device troubleshooter.
You can try using the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to fix the problem. It checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.
· Open the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Search), entering hardware and devices in the search box, tapping or clicking Settings, and then tapping or clicking Find and fix problems with devices. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
Method 2: I want you to install the driver from the below mentioned link.
http://www.intel.com/support/Win8.htm
Disconnect all USB devices and then perform the following steps:
a) Drag the mouse to bottom left corner and right-click on the ‘Start icon’.
b) Select ‘device manager’.
c) In Device Manager, double click to expand "Universal Serial Bus controllers", right click on the Host Controller, click "Uninstall" and click "OK".
d) Repeat the step to uninstall all items under "Universal Serial Bus controllers".
Then, restart your computer and Windows 8 will reinstall all USB controllers automatically.
Follow the link and instructions mentioned in the link.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/what-device-isnt-installed-properly#section_6
For reference check the links mentioned below.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/get-apps-devices-working.
Hope the above information helps.
Do get back to us and let me know the status of the issue or in case you need further assistance.