USB device not recognized
Device Descriptor Request Failed
What it means
Windows saw something plugged in but the device did not identify itself.
Common causes
- A bad cable or port
- Power-saving on USB ports
- A failing device
How to fix it
- Try another cable and a USB port on the back of the PC.
- Shut down fully, unplug the PC for a minute, then start again.
- Turn off USB selective suspend: Power Options > Change plan settings > Advanced > USB settings.
- Update the chipset driver.