Got a new computer with Windows 10, iTunes is up to date at 12.2.2. iPod classic is up to date at 2.0.1. It charges and shows my playlists, etc. Sync is checked. So why does it not sync? Ran diagnostic, no iPod found. Checked Device Manager, it says Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is up to date and working properly. Checked the Events Info and it says USBVID_05AC&PID_1261----- requires further installation. Settings Connected Devices also says I have a Driver error. Does anyone know how to fix this so my iPod sync's? Appreciate any help!
iPod classic, Other OS, Windows 10
Posted on Sep 8, 2015 5:08 PM
At times, when you plug the USB drive into your Windows 10 laptop or desktop, the computer may fail to recognize it. The USB drive will not be accessed by system and error message like, “The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it” crops up.
- Connect your device which is not being recognized by Windows. You will see an Unknown USB device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) with the yellow sign in Universal Serial Bus controllers. Now right-click on it and click Uninstall to remove them. Restart your PC and the drivers will be automatically installed.
- There may come a time when your Windows 10-powered machine will just not recognise a USB device. This issue has existed on Windows since the days of Windows 98, and sadly, Windows 10 also seems to have inherited the quirk. Thankfully it isn’t difficult to make your device detect your USB device. Follow the below-mentioned methods.
- Method 2: I suggest you to update USB drivers in the Device Manager and check if it helps. Press Windows Key + R Key. Then type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on Enter Key. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and try to update all the drivers in the list. Right click on the drivers and click on Update Diver Software.
The problem of USB device not recognized error in Windows 10 could be due to faulty, corrupted or missing device drivers. This can be fixed by uninstalling faulty device drivers and allowing Windows to automatically reinstall them back on your computer.
Off course, you will straightly head to Device Manager when a removable drive fails to get recognized by the computer. If so, in Device Manager you may notice that the USB is labeled as Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed).
How to Fix Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) In Windows 10?
Typically, this error can be caused due to an outdated driver, software error, faulty USB controller, hardware issues etc. And, as a basic troubleshooting, follow below mentioned simple instructions to fix unknown USB device (device descriptor request failed) error.
Quick Fixes for Unknown USB Device in Windows 10.
- Connect The USB Via Different Port
- Connect the USB to another PC/laptop and check the issue persists.
- Update USB driver software.
- Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter
- Open Windows Control Panel
- Search troubleshooter and opt Troubleshooting
- Choose Configure a device option located below Hardware and Sound
- Next, follow the on-screen instructions
- Hit Apply this fix button
If unknown USB device error is caused by hardware issues, then above steps fixes the issue permanently. If not, move to the next fix.
- Uninstall USB Drivers
- Go to Device Manager
- Find Universal Serial Bus controllers and expand it
- Right click on USB drivers and opt Uninstall
- Do this one after the other for all USB drivers
- Restart the computer (so that Windows reinstalls the device automatically)
- Disable Fast Startup
- Go to Control Panel
- Find Power Options
- Select Choose what the power buttons dofrom left panel
- Choose Change settings that are correctly unavailable
- Disable Turn on fast startup (recommended) present below Shutdown settings
- Save changes and close window
- Restart the computer
Fix Driver Error Usb Drive
Note: If your USB device is logically damaged or corrupted, then you should get the corrupted USB flash drive repaired first. It is suggested to perform USB data recovery before you start repairing the drive to safeguard important files and folders present on it. Later you can format the disk for reuse if it is not physically damaged.
- Restore System to Previous Point
Unknown Usb Device Driver Error Windows 10 64-bit
If the USB drive was working fine on your computer and you started experiencing the problem after making changes to the system, then it seems you need to restore your computer to the previous point. And, to restore Windows 10 system to a previous working point,
Unknown Usb Device Driver Error Windows 10 Pro
- Launch Control Panel from Start menu
- Click on Recovery option
- Select System Restore
- Provide password credentials if asked
- Select the recent restore point from list and proceed
- Hit Finish button