BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER (0xFE)
What is this error?
An error was detected in a USB driver. The USB host controller or a USB device driver has entered an inconsistent state.
Common causes
- USB driver bug
- faulty USB device
- USB hub overload
- USB power issue
- incompatible USB 3.0 driver
How to fix it
- Update USB/chipset drivers
- disconnect USB devices one at a time to find faulty device
- update BIOS
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Get free AI diagnosis Detailed analysis
Bug check 0x000000FE (BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER) indicates a USB driver error. This can be the generic Windows USB stack (usbhub3.sys, USBXHCI.sys) or a third-party USB device driver. Common causes: faulty USB device sending malformed data, USB hub drawing too much power, incompatible USB 3.0/3.1 driver for the chipset, or a USB device driver bug. Fixes:
- Disconnect all non-essential USB devices and test — reconnect one at a time to find the culprit,
- Update USB host controller drivers from chipset manufacturer (Intel, AMD),
- Update BIOS — many USB fixes are in BIOS updates,
- Try connecting problematic USB device to a USB 2.0 port instead of 3.0,
- Disable USB selective suspend in Power Options,
- Check Device Manager for any USB devices with warning icons.
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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