How to Install USB 3.0 Drivers on Windows 10
The most likely problem with USB 3.0 drivers on Windows 10 is they’ve been corrupted somehow. Here’s how to reinstall them to make sure they’re working as intended.
Re-Install the Specific Device
If you’re having trouble with one particular USB 3.0 device, you can try reinstalling the drivers just for that. Follow the steps above to access the Device Manager, then plug in the device you’re experiencing driver difficulties with. It should appear in the USB list. Repeat the steps in the previous section to uninstall its drivers, then reboot your system as before.
Using Microsoft’s USB Diagnosis Tool
Microsoft has a tool specifically designed for fixing problems with USB 3.0 devices and drivers. Download it from the official support website, then run the program as you would any other. It will attempt to diagnose your USB 3.0 problem. If one is discovered, allow it to continue with an attempted fix. You may need to restart your device after completing it.
Update Your System Drivers
Although Windows 10 should have the USB 3.0 drivers you need to use your compatible devices, it may be some other drivers are too out of date to work properly. To update them, you need to know the name and model of your system or device. If you want to be specific, know the motherboard make and model, too. You can find these using a free system information tool. Once you have them, go to your system or motherboard manufacturer’s website and download the latest chipset drivers for your system. Install them as you would any other driver and restart your system.
Update Windows
Updating Windows itself can sometimes fix problematic issues that just won’t seem to go away. The latest Windows service packs and updates can fix a myriad of issues, as they’re continually improved and tweaked by Microsoft.
How to Change Windows 10 USB Power Settings
If none of the above fixes sorted out your particular problem with USB 3.0 on Windows 10, you can try changing Windows’ power settings, as they may be interfering with the USB ports and connected devices.
Why Isn’t USB 3.0 Driver on Windows 10 Working?
Like wired and wireless networking drivers, USB 3.0 drivers are a staple of any Windows 10 installation and should be present and correct when you switch to the operating system for the first time. However, upgrades to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, as well as updates to the latest version of Windows, can sometimes cause conflicts with drivers and cause USB 3.0 devices to stop working as they should.
