USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller - Windows 11 Service
This service also exists in Windows 10 and 8.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller |
| Service name: | USBXHCI |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\USBXHCI.SYS |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller service is a kernel mode driver. If USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the USBXHCI service has failed to start.
Dependencies
USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller is unable to start, if the USB Host Support Library service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreUSBxHCICompliantHostControllerWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the USBXHCI.SYS file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.