{"id":4187,"date":"2018-12-21T17:09:59","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T17:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=4187"},"modified":"2019-01-31T17:26:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T17:26:37","slug":"fix-usbhub-sys-error-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/fix-usbhub-sys-error-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to resolve the usbhub.sys error in Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The usbhub.sys error on Windows 10 can cause critical issues, and resolving them immediately is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>The usbhub.sys is a system driver file for the Default Hub Driver developed by Microsoft for the Windows Operating System. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub is a device used to expand a USB port into various gateways to allow more device connections. It enables an easy connection between your computer and other devices such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Causes of the usbhub.sys Blue Screen of Death Error?<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, issues affecting SYS files like the usbhub.sys error on Windows 10 is caused by one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Damaged hard disk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Memory (RAM) corruption<\/li>\n<li>Corrupted, outdated, or wrongly configured device drivers<\/li>\n<li>Malware infection affecting the usbhub.sys file<\/li>\n<li>Hardware issues after installing new hardware or software (such as a Windows update)<\/li>\n<li>A failed Windows update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll encounter this error during your computer\u2019s startup, program startup, or when you try to run a specific function in your computer such as printing a document.<\/p>\n<p>This article explores the different ways on how to repair the usbhub.sys error.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix the usbhub.sys Blue Screen Error<\/h2>\n<p>As a precaution, before making any major hardware or software changes to your PC, it&#8217;s always wise to create a backup or System Restore Point. This makes it easy to revert the changes in case you run into the usbhub.sys error.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Check the Health Status of Your Hard Disk (Check Disk)<\/h2>\n<p>Power outages, improper computer shut down, hardware failure and worn out hard drives can corrupt usbhub.sys files. As a result, the blue screen of death error causes your computer to freeze and restart randomly.<\/p>\n<p>To perform a health check on your hard disk, you need to run chkdsk.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click Start &gt; Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).<\/li>\n<li>On the permission dialog box, click \u201cYes.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Type chkdsk in the black box with a blinking cursor, and hit \u201cEnter.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cchkdsk\u201d will scan for hard disk damage or corruption.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the on-screen commands to successfully complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If there are issues with your hard disk, the scan will show the \u201cWindows has scanned the file system and found no problems. No further action is required,\u201d message.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Update Your Computer\u2019s Device Drivers<\/h2>\n<p>The usbhub.sys error is attributed to outdated or corrupt device drivers. There are various reasons why drivers can suddenly stop working. Fortunately, the Blue Screen of Death error can be fixed by updating your PC\u2019s device drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Finding the drivers manually and trying to install them can be time-consuming as well as difficult. Plus, you risk installing incompatible drivers which could worsen the problem. Because of such complexities, we recommend installing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> tool.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest advantage of using Auslogics Driver updater is that, not only will the software fix usbhub.sys blue screen error, but it will also scan and update all of your computer\u2019s device drivers. Apart from providing an easy one-click feature to update all the drivers, the tool creates a backup of the drivers currently installed on your PC. This is a security measure that enables you to rollback a driver to its previous version.<\/p>\n<p>Regular device driver updates prevent hardware conflicts and improve your computer\u2019s overall performance.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Use Windows 10 System Restore Feature<\/h2>\n<p>System Restore can help you fix the usbhub.sys error by reverting recent changes you may have made on your computer. The feature returns your system files and programs back to a time when they were running smoothly and will not affect your documents, music, photos and other personal data.<\/p>\n<p>To utilize Windows 10 System Restore:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click \u201cStart\u201d or press the Windows Key+S.<\/li>\n<li>Type system restore.<\/li>\n<li>Select the first result titled \u201cCreate a restore point\u201d to open the \u201cSystem Properties\u201d window.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;System Protection&#8221; tab, and then select \u201cSystem Restore.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cNext,\u201d and select a restore point from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cNext\u201d and follow the System Restore Wizard prompts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>4. Use Windows System File Checker (sfc\/scannow)<\/h2>\n<p>This command line allows Windows to scan and automatically replace the problematic system files that are causing the usbhub.sys error.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click Start, and choose \u201cCommand Prompt (Admin).&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Type the command line sfc\/scannow, then hit Enter.<\/li>\n<li>System scan will begin and might take a while depending on the number of files you have on your computer. If it finds any errors, follow the on-screen commands to fix them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>5. Check for Windows Update<\/h2>\n<p>If you still encounter the usbhub.sys Blue Screen of Death error, it might be associated with an outdated Windows version and it\u2019s a good idea to check for Windows update.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the Settings app via the Start menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Update.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cCheck for updates.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>If updates are available, click \u201cInstall Updates.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>When the process is complete, restart your PC to find out if the usbhub.sys error has been fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which solution helped you fix the usbhub.sys error? Share your experience in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The usbhub.sys error on Windows 10 can cause critical issues, and resolving them immediately is highly recommended. The usbhub.sys is a system driver file for the Default Hub Driver developed by Microsoft for the Windows Operating System. 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