How to Fix Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error on Windows 10

There have been reports from Windows users getting Error “Unknown USB device (Port Reset Failed) in Device Manager window. If you are getting this error, this means that the computer cannot recognized the USB device plugged in to your computer and the USB device will not function. In this latest installment of our troubleshooting series, we will talk about the recommended troubleshooting solutions that you can try to fix Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error on Windows 10

What to do if Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error occurs on Windows 10

There are several factors that cause Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error such as broken drivers, Turn OFF settings that needs to be changed to a bug in the system. Listed below are the troubleshooting methods that you can try to fix Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error on Windows 10.

But before performing any of the recommended solution below, its best to restart your computer first. This action refreshes your computer and removes any corrupt temporary data that could be causing the problem.

Solution 1: Reinstall Device Driver

There’s a possibility that Port reset failed error appears because of a broken driver that was not installed properly. It can either be the device installation was cancelled and or unplugged before the driver could finish installing to your computer. To fix this, try to reinstall the device driver and then check if the error will be fixed.

To do this:

Estimate Cost : 0

Time Needed : 3 minutes

  1. Press Windows key + R on your keyboard to open RUN dialog box.

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    You can also click on the Start button and search for Run.

  2. At RUN box, type “devmgmt.msc” and press Enter or click OK.

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    This will open Device Manager window.

  3. At Device Manager, scroll down and click Universal Serial Bus Controllers to expand it.

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    It is often located at the bottom of the list.

  4. Right click on Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) entry and click Uninstall from the drop down menu.

    Follow the onscreen instructions for the uninstall process and wait for it to complete.
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  5. After uninstalling device driver, at the same Device Manager window click on Action tab at the top menu.

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    It's beside File.

  6. Click Scan for hardware changes from the drop down menu.

    Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed)
    It's the first on the list.

Tools
  • Windows 10
Materials
  • Windows PC

Check if Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error still occurs.

Solution 2: Disable “Allow the computer to turn OFF device” option

There are devices that the computer turns off automatically to save power especially the devices that are not in use. However, in this case, USB Device should not be turned off so that it can still function that way it should be. To fix this, you may need to disable “Allow the computer to turn OFF device” on your computer.

To do this:

  1. Press Windows key + R on your keyboard to open RUN dialog box
  2. At RUN box, type “devmgmt.msc” and press Enter or click OK. This will open Device Manager window.
  3. At Device Manager, scroll down and click Universal Serial Bus Controllers to expand it.
  4. Right click on Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) entry and click Properties from the drop down menu.
  5. At Properties window, click Power Management.
  6. Under Power Management, uncheck the option “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”
  7. Click OK to apply changes made.
  8. Restart computer.

Once computer completely reboots, check if Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error still occurs.

Solution 3: Run Hardware and Device troubleshooter

Troubleshooter is a built-in tool in Windows that scans the computer for problems and automatically repairs problems if there are any found. To fix this error, try to run hardware and device troubleshooter tool and then check if the error Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) still occurs.

To do this:

  1. Click Start menu or Windows icon located at the lower left.
  2. Click Settings, an icon that looks like a gear. This will open Windows Settings
  3. At Window Settings, click Update & Security
  4. Click Troubleshoot at left pane.
  5. At right pane, click Additional Troubleshooters.
  6. Under Get up and Running, click Hardware and Device
  7. Click Run the Troubleshooter. Hardware and Device troubleshooter will now detect problems. Wait for the process to complete.
  8. After Hardware and Device troubleshooter is complete and it could not identify any problem, click Close to exit.

If Hardware and Device troubleshooter is not found on Windows settings, try running troubleshooter via command prompt:

  1. Type Command prompt at the search bar located at the lower left.
  2. Right click on Command Prompt result and click Run as Administrator from the drop down menu.
  3. At Command prompt window, type the command ” msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic ” and Press Enter. Hardware and device troubleshooter will open.
  4. Click Next. Windows will now run Hardware and Device troubleshooter to detect problems. Wait for it to complete.
  5. After troubleshooting process is complete and it could not identify the problem, click Close tab.
  6. Exit Command Prompt window.

Check if Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error still occurs.

After following the solutions mentioned, you will successfully fix Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed) Error on Windows 10. For more troubleshooting videos, feel free to visit our TheDroidGuy Youtube Channel.

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