Have you encountered USB 3.0 driver issues? A good approach is to download and install USB 3.0 drivers on Windows 11/10. So, how do you install the driver on your computer? MiniTool provides a detailed guide for this task, so let's take a look.

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, which is a standard interface between computers and electronic devices. USB 3.0 is the third major version and it features a new transfer rate called SuperSpeed USB, enabling data transfer at speeds up to 5Gbit/s.

However, problems may arise when using USB 3.0 devices. For instance, the Windows system might fail to detect USB 3.0 or USB 3.0 errors may occur. The main reason is often related to USB 3.0 drivers. If USB 3.0 devices aren't functioning properly, the USB 3.0 drivers may be corrupted or missing. One solution is to reinstall USB 3.0 drivers on your computer.

Now, let's explore how to install USB 3.0 drivers on Windows 11.

Downloading and Installing USB Drivers for Windows 11

Installing USB Drivers on Windows 11 Using Device Manager

Step 1: Click the search bar, type in Device Manager, and then click the exact result to open this application.

Step 2: Expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers category, right-click USB Root Hub (USB 3.0), and select Uninstall device. Your PC may display multiple USB 3.0 hubs, so repeat this step for each one.

Tip: Uninstalling USB 3.0 drivers can cause all connected USB 3.0 devices to stop working. Don't worry if this happens.

Step 3: Click the Action menu and select Scan for hardware changes. Windows will automatically search for drivers and download/install them, including USB 3.0 drivers. You should see USB Root Hub (USB 3.0) again in Device Manager. If not, restart your PC.

Installing USB 3.0 Drivers via Windows Update

Another method to install USB 3.0 drivers on Windows 11 is through Windows Update. Here's what you need to do:

Step 1: Click Start > Settings to open Windows 11 Settings.

Step 2: Navigate to the left side and click Windows Update.

Step 3: Move to the Advanced options section and click Optional updates.

Step 4: Expand Driver updates and you'll see some drivers needing updates. Select one and click the Download and install button.

Manually Downloading and Installing USB 3.0 Drivers on Windows 10 via Websites

Depending on your PC and hardware, visit the PC manufacturer’s website (e.g., Dell, Lenovo, HP, Asus) or the device manufacturer’s website (e.g., Intel). Download a USB 3.0 driver compatible with Windows 11. Next, run the downloaded .exe file to install it on your PC.

Alternatively, open Device Manager, right-click USB Root Hub (USB 3.0), and choose Update driver. Click Browse my computer for driver software > Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer > Hard disk, navigate to the folder where you saved the downloaded USB 3.0 driver file, and select that file. Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the latest USB 3.0 driver.

Recommended Windows 11 PC Backup Solution

Windows issues are inevitable, and sometimes the system may fail to load. Data loss is also common. Therefore, it's advisable to regularly back up your operating system and files. For PC backups, we recommend using a professional Windows backup software—MiniTool ShadowMaker—as it supports backing up the system, files, folders, disks, and partitions. Both incremental and differential backups are supported.

Conclusion

All methods to install USB 3.0 drivers on Windows 11 have been presented. Choose the one that best fits your situation to download and install a USB 3.0 driver on your PC. If you're using Windows 10, check out this post—How to Update/Install USB 3.0 Drivers on Windows 10—for more information on downloading and installing USB drivers for Windows 10.

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