Fix Unknown USB Device (device descriptor request failed) in Windows 10

Summary: Are you experiencing Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) error in Windows 10? This page will tell several solutions to fix unknown USB device and make your device recognized.

Practical Scenario:

Fix for Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)? 

I am facing error 651 problem in windows 7 in my HP Laptop. I tried this method to fix error 651 in windows 7. It's works for me for sometime. But now again i am facing same error.. Anyone can fix my problem ? Thanks in advance.
- Original Post From HP Support Forum

Symptoms of Unknown USB Device Error In Windows 10

In some cases, when you connect a USB drive into your Windows 10 computer, it will not get recognized and it will display you USB device malfunctioned error messages saying “The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it." If you go to device manager then you will see that your device is labeled as Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed). 

Nevertheless, below you can find solutions to fix unknown USB device in Windows 10.

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Fixes to Solve Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)

Quick Troubleshooting:

The very first fixes that you must follow when you encounter unknown USB device (device descriptor request failed) is to check following things:

• Try to plug a working USB drive to check whether USB port is working or damaged.
• Plug your USB drive in another computer to check whether USB is working or not or is it damaged.

Note: If device is damaged, then you must first take precautions to repair corrupted USB flash drives. Our recommendation is to recover important files using Photo Recovery software to retrieve photos, videos and audio files.

    

 

Advanced Troubleshooting:

Solution 1 - Use Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

• Press Win+R, type Control Panel and hit Enter.
• Inside Control Panel in the search box type troubleshooter and select Troubleshooting.
• After that select Configure a device under Hardware and Sound and follow on screen instruction.
• Click on Apply this fix if any problem is found. 

If above solution fails, then follow more solutions to mentioned here - [Solved] Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) in Windows 7/8/10