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A USB Microphone In A Rear USB Port: Windows Says The Device Descriptor Request Failed

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  1. Ruben Rossi
    @pixelbuilder-2qt

    USB device not recognized.

    USB Audio Device Properties

    USB Audio Device Properties
Device status:
This device cannot start. (Code 10)

{Operation Failed}
The requested operation was unsuccessful.

    It's a USB microphone, and it was fine until the Pro|Type Keyboard Driver update. Device Manager shows Device Descriptor Request Failed. i've tried rebooting and a few different ports. Sometimes it works for a moment then disappears. i'd like to understand what this error actually means and where to start troubleshooting. The device itself seems fine, it works on another computer without any trouble. i'd rather not buy a new one if this is smth on teh PC side.

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  2. Basil J.
    @basil_packet

    does a full power drain change anything? ??

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  3. Nico B.
    @lambda_garage192

    hmmm bump 😤 still happening with driver for me good luck man!

    thinking

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  4. Eamon Ortiz
    @eamon.ortiz

    hmmm pro tip: write down what u change... i didnt and had to redo windows from scratch

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  6. Nico B.
    @lambda_garage192
    in reply to @pixelbuilder-2qt

    Device Descriptor Request Failed means the device didnt answer Windows first rqeuest for its identity. That happens before any deivce-specific driver loads, so teh cause is usually power, cable, port or USB controller, not the devices own driver.

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  7. Eamon Ortiz
    @eamon.ortiz

    been there man exact same thing happened to my desktop last month. lol this thread is gold lmk how it goes

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  8. Basil J.
    @basil_packet

    ahh classic if u use a dock or monitor USB, update its firmware. docks are often teh weak link after driver updates.

    15 tabs open and chrome ate all 32GB of ram again

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  9. Esme Mendes
    @esmem68

    @lambda_garage192 what did u end up doing in the end

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  10. Luca C.
    @lucac893

    ahh classic uninstall teh Unknown USB Device entry and the USB Root Hub its under, then Action > Scan for hardware changes. Also update chipset/USB controller drivers and BIOS from the PC or motherboard mkaers support page. fingers crossed 🤞

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  11. Nico Vance
    @nico.vance

    disable USB power saving: Power Options > Advanced > USB selective suspend > Disabled, and in Device Manager > USB Root Hub > Power Management, untick Allow teh computer to turn off this device. lmk how it goes

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  13. Luca C.
    @lucac893

    yeahhh pro tip: write down what u change. i didnt and had to redo keyboard from scratch. lol this thread is gold

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  15. Nico Vance
    @nico.vance

    im literally losing my mind here told my boss it would take 10 minutes... its been two days

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  16. Nina Fontaine
    @ninaf320
    in reply to @nico.vance

    try the simplest tests first: a different cable, a rear port directly on teh motherboard, no hubs or docks. then try teh device on another PC to confirm it works. good luck man!

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  17. Nico B.
    @lambda_garage192

    hmm idk idk man that sounds like bad advice tbh... which version are you on? but hey ymmv

    thinking

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  18. Ash Ferreira
    @aferreira

    make a backup before u touch the cable, learned that the hard way hope that helps :)

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  19. Nico Vance
    @nico.vance

    which version are you on?

    windows update said 'this will only take a moment' 3 hours ago

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  20. Nina Fontaine
    @ninaf320
    in reply to @nico.vance

    been there man honestly just reset the settings and save yourself the pain lmk how it goes

    printer saw i was in a hurry and chose violence

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