unknown usb device (device descriptor request failed) keeps popping up and leaving like every 10 seconds when i have nothing plugged in.

Question

i see all of my devices that i have plugged in then there is this other device that keeps coming and going but nothing else is getting plugged in. every 5 seconds i hear the ding like i just put in a usb then 3 seconds later i hear the ding like i just removed it. very annoying

Answer 1

Hi! I'm Laurice, an Independent Advisor. I'm sorry you're having this problem. I will try my best to help you.

Try uninstalling the USB Driver in Device Manager:

1. Press the Windows + R keys and type in “devmgmt.msc”, then hit the OK button. This is will launch the Device Manager.
2. Expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers section, then select the Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) from the list.
3. Right-click on the selected USB device and choose Uninstall.
4. After uninstalling, restart your PC. It will reinstall the USB drivers correctly.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

I have the same problem

I tried this but i didn't work

Can you help me ?

Answer 2

Hi! I'm Laurice, an Independent Advisor. I'm sorry you're having this problem. I will try my best to help you.

Try uninstalling the USB Driver in Device Manager:

1. Press the Windows + R keys and type in “devmgmt.msc”, then hit the OK button. This is will launch the Device Manager.
2. Expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers section, then select the Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) from the list.
3. Right-click on the selected USB device and choose Uninstall.
4. After uninstalling, restart your PC. It will reinstall the USB drivers correctly.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Answer 3

Hello Laurice, Im having the same issue. I will try and let you know!