BUGCODE_USB3_DRIVER (0x144)
What is this error?
A USB 3.0 driver has detected an error. The USB 3.0 host controller or a USB 3.0 device driver has a bug.
Common causes
- USB 3.0 driver bug
- faulty USB 3.0 device
- USB 3.0 hub compatibility issue
- chipset USB controller bug
How to fix it
- Update USB/chipset drivers
- disconnect USB 3
- 0 devices and test
- try USB 2
- 0 ports
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Bug check 0x00000144 (BUGCODE_USB3_DRIVER) is the USB 3.0 equivalent of BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER (0xFE). It indicates an error in the USB 3.0 (xHCI) driver stack. The USBXHCI.sys driver handles the xHCI host controller. Common causes: faulty USB 3.0 device sending malformed packets, USB 3.0 hub compatibility issue (especially cheap unbranded hubs), chipset USB 3.0 controller bug (common on older AMD chipsets), or Windows generic xHCI driver not compatible with the specific controller. Fixes:
- Disconnect all USB 3.0 devices and test — reconnect one at a time,
- Install chipset-specific USB drivers (Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver, AMD chipset driver),
- Update BIOS for USB controller firmware,
- Move problematic device to USB 2.0 port as workaround,
- Disable USB debug features in BIOS if enabled.
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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