Error message, "Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. And USB Composite Device-Access Denied".

Question

"Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. And USB Composite Device-Access Denied" is the error i am getting with all devices. Its very annoying..... Please give me solution to overcome this.. .

Answer 1

Hello Vicky,

Thank you for posting your question on Microsoft Community Forum.

I would like to know some information about the issue so that we could assist you further.

1. Did you make any software or hardware changes prior to the issue?

2. What is the make and model number of the computer?

3. Which anti-virus is installed on the computer?

I would suggest you to try the following steps:

Method 1 Follow the steps given below to resolve the issue.

Step 1

Try running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Refer: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Open-the-Hardware-and-Devices-troubleshooter

Step 2

Try to run the following fixit and check with the issue:

Diagnose and fix Windows USB problems automatically

http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Windows_USB_diagnostics

Method 2:

Reinstall USB controllers.

We may also try to reinstall USB controllers and check. This method can help us in the scenario where the currently loaded USB driver has become unstable or corrupted.

Follow the steps below to Rebuild USB Controllers.

1. Click Start, then type device manager in the Search box, and then click Device Manager.
2. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers. Right click a device and click Uninstall. Repeat for each device. Once complete, restart your computer. Your USB controllers will automatically install.
3. Check with the issue.

You may also follow the steps in the article below to update the hardware drivers.

Update driver for hardware that isn’t working properly.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/update-driver-hardware-isnt-working-properly#update-driver-hardware-isnt-working-properly=windows-7

Method 3 Run Microsoft security scanner to check for viruses.

Run Microsoft Security Scanner as there can be possible virus on the computer

http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Note: Any data files that are infected may only be cleaned by deleting the file entirely, which means there is a potential for data loss.

Additional information:

Tips for solving problems with USB devices (Hold good for windows 7)

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-vista/Tips-for-solving-problems-with-USB-devices

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Thank you