How to Fix Unknown USB Device - Device Descriptor Request Failed
This tutorial shows how to Fix USB Device Not Recognized. Device Descriptor Request Failed in windows 10 or windows 8.1 or windows 8 or windows 7. When you insert any USB Device get the following message “The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it.” The device manager has Universal Serial Bus Controllers Flag USB Device Not Recognized. Device Descriptor Request Failed
Sometimes, when you plug a USB drive into your Windows 10 PC, it cannot be accessed and will show you USB device malfunctioned error with "The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it." message. If you go to device manager to check and fix the problem, you will see that your device is labeled as Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed).
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).