The driver detected a controller error [Fixed]

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Updated onMay 23, 2024

updated onMay 23, 2024

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Most peripherals are nowadays connected to the PC viaUSB. The USB controller orUSB hostcontroller is responsible for organizing the USB ports.

If you have problems with USB devices on your PC, but Windows does not specifically point out the lack of adriver, the USB controller displayserrormessages likeThedriverdetected a controllererroron \Device\Harddisk1\DR1.

If you’re runningWindows 10and have problems with theUSBcontroller or itsdrivers, this guide provides helpful solutions to solve the problem.

How can I fixThe driver detected a controllererror?

1. Check the hardware cables

1.1 If only one device is affected

1.2 If severalUSBdevices no longer work correctly

It might not be about the cables or the devices themselves. Check our guide on what to do ifyour USB ports are not working.

2. Reset controllerdriverto zero

Windows should now search for a suitable USBdriverand install it automatically.

However, various circumstances (damaged files, incorrect file structures or settings, etc.) can cause a problem with thedriver.

3. Update your drivers

Sometimes, updating your drivers manually can become tedious and time consuming. And also, the default drivers might not be the best for your device.

If you want to make sure that everything will work perfectly, the best choice is to usededicated software that can update all the drivers automatically.

Here are some other similar errors that can be fixed with our solutions above:

It’s essentially the same error that is followed by the name of the port or drive causing this issue.

If yourdriversare outdated, you can update them through Device Manager as above mentioned. We also extensively covered this topic in our dedicatedUpdate drivers guide.

If you have any more questions or suggestions, be sure to let us know by using the comments section below.

The driver detected a controller error [Fixed]#

How can I fixThe driver detected a controllererror?#

1. Check the hardware cables#

2. Reset controllerdriverto zero#

3. Update your drivers#

The driver detected a controller error [Fixed]

How can I fixThe driver detected a controllererror?

1. Check the hardware cables

2. Reset controllerdriverto zero

3. Update your drivers