USB connections aren't detected as USB 3 on Windows 8.1

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ScorchSC
Junior Member

02-14-2016, 05:45 PM

I noticed this concern before assuming it was related to the HDD. It seems the issue might lie with Windows itself. When I plug my USB 3 HDD into the USB 3 port, it works fine and runs properly, but in Device Manager it shows as if it can't use USB 3 ports at all. I checked the device manager and found no problems. After reinstalling the USB 3 controller, nothing changed. Anyone else have encountered this after upgrading to Windows 8.1?

ScorchSC

02-14-2016, 05:45 PM #1

DaLuZshow
Member

200

02-15-2016, 09:18 PM

Have you tested the external HDD on a different USB3-compatible computer?

DaLuZshow

02-15-2016, 09:18 PM #2

Have you tested the external HDD on a different USB3-compatible computer?

marcel22pl
Junior Member

02-16-2016, 10:08 AM

I don't believe it's related to the HDD. I also tested my phone Note 3, and it showed the same issue: "this device can perform faster on USB 3."

marcel22pl

02-16-2016, 10:08 AM #3

I don't believe it's related to the HDD. I also tested my phone Note 3, and it showed the same issue: "this device can perform faster on USB 3."

The_Legend_
Member

02-16-2016, 06:13 PM

I’m sure the problem I caused with the USB 3 driver is real. Many others have reported similar issues, and there seems to be no solution. You’re right—this isn’t working.

The_Legend_

02-16-2016, 06:13 PM #4

I’m sure the problem I caused with the USB 3 driver is real. Many others have reported similar issues, and there seems to be no solution. You’re right—this isn’t working.