Why did Intel release two Windows* 7 USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers? Two different Intel® chipset platforms are available for Windows 7. Each platform has its own USB 3.0 xHCI driver:
@insomnia982 For your laptop, try the driver from here: Download Intel USB 3.0 Driver 4.0.0.36 / 1.0.10.255 The file should pop up, you may have to wait a minute. Unzip the file and try to run setup, if that doesn't work find the device in device manager, browse files on your computer, and point it to that folder. This package contains the driver for Intel USB 3.0 and 3.1 eXtensible Host Controller. The eXtensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) driver helps the Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports to communicate with connected devices. This package includes the updated installer version of 1.6.3.0.
Can I install either of the drivers on my computer? No, the driver must match the chipset family platform for your computer.
Where can I find the download files for the USB 3.0 xHCI Windows* 7 driver?
Are xHCI drivers for Intel USB 3.0 available for Windows* 8? No, the Windows* 8 operating system comes with an inbox USB 3.0 xHCI driver.