About this tag
The tag 'failed state' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about hardware components, particularly USB controllers, that are in a failed state or not properly installed. A recurring topic is the error message 'The USB Controller Is In A Failed State Or Is Not Currently Installed,' which users encounter when running the USB Troubleshooter. Common troubleshooting steps involve uninstalling USB controllers from Device Manager, but this can cause issues like losing keyboard and mouse functionality, especially on systems with USB 3.0 hubs. The tag focuses on practical solutions for resolving failed state errors in Windows, with an emphasis on USB-related hardware problems.
  1. TheBusFlyer

    Windows 10 The USB Controller Is In A Failed State Or Is Not Currently Installed.

    Hello, Was running the USB Troubleshooter and got the following error message: The USB Controller Is In A Failed State Or Is Not Currently Installed. All links give the following solution: 1) Type devmgmt.msc, and then click OK. Device Manager opens. 2) Expand Universal Serial Bus...
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    • device manager error message failed state keyboard issues mouse issues troubleshooting uninstall universal serial bus usb usb controller
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support