Windows 10: USB devices being labeled "Other Devices" with driver errors.

I got a new USB headset and microphone for Skype and such.

Plugged it in and got no sound, but the in-line mute and volume worked to control the built-in speakers in my computer.

Looked in Device Manager and saw that the headset was listed under "Other Devices" with an exclamation sign.

Digging deeper, it said the drivers weren't loaded. Updating driver failed.

Uninstalled, rebooted, uninstalled, re-scanned, etc. No change.

Uninstalled audio components in Device Manager, thinking there might be a conflict.

Re-scanned, and my Realtek and internal audio speakers are now listed as "Other Devices" with driver errors and don't function.

Now anything I plug into either of my two USB 3.0 ports is detected as "Other Devices" with driver errors.


Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB

Windows 10 Home, Version 1709, Build 16299.1127

Intel Core i5-8250U

4 Gigs RAM with Intel Optane active.


All updates from Windows, Lenovo, and Intel up to date, including BIOS update installed after this problem started.


Any ideas?

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USB composite device "driver error"

Can you send us a screenshot of the error message? We suggest uninstalling and re-installing USB drivers and check if the issue persists. To do that, please follow these steps:

• Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
  
• Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.
• Right-click on the first USB controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers, and then click on
  Uninstall to remove it.
• Repeat these steps for the entire USB controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
• Restart the computer. Windows will automatically scan for hardware changes and reinstall all the USB controllers that you uninstalled.

Regards.

 

USB composite device "driver error"

USB composite device "driver error" is appearing in device manager. Update Driver Software does not correct problem. Any suggestions?

 

USB Device - No Media

Hi Huw,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

• Press Windows key + X and click on Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click Hardware and Devices.
• Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall the USB drivers

Uninstall and reinstall the USB drivers from device manager follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager.
• Search for USB Drivers and expand it.
• Right click on the USB Drivers and select
  Uninstall.
• Restart the Computer.

Also install the latest USB drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

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