How to reinstall USB Root Hubs in Windows 8

Description: This technical article will show how to reinstall USB Root Hubs in Windows 8.

  1. Press the Windows key + Q.
  2. Type Computer into the Search Box.
    Windows 8 Desktop Search
  3. Right click the Computer icon and select Manage.
    Windows 8 Computer Menu, Manage
  4. Click on Device Manager.
    Windows 8 Device Manager
  5. Under the Universal Serial Bus controllers, proceed to right click USB Root Hub and choose uninstall.
    Device Manager, USB Controllers, Uninstall
  6. Restart the computer.
    Windows 8 Restart the Computer
  7. Once the computer boots, it will proceed to re-install the USB Root Hubs automatically.
  8. You have now re-installed the USB Root Hub successfully!

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