Driver detected a controller error on device

 · On my own computer today, I confirmed that both usb sticks that were dedicated to Readyboost in Windows 7 x64 Ultimate were causing "Event ID Disk: The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Harddisk1\DR1". When not dedicated to Readyboost, the 2 USB stick were confirmed to be in perfect working order.  · If the vendor has not certified the hardware for the operating system, it is left up to the end user to figure out the issue from whatever errors are being reported. Though uncertified hardware may not be the cause of this particular issue, we can't rule it out.  · If a USB device is generating the Code 10 error, uninstall every device under the Universal Serial Bus controllers hardware category in Device Manager as part of the driver reinstall. This includes any USB Mass Storage Device, USB Host Controller, and USB Root Hub.

The error “The driver detected a controller error ” could be cabling defect, try different cables (shorter better quality). Make sure the cable you use is rated for the hard disk speed you have, such as 6gbps (SATA 6 versus 3). Also cable length may be an issue. Try a shorter one. Press Windows Key+R on your keyboard. This should launch the Run dialog box. Inside the Run dialog box, type “www.doorway.ru” (no quotes), then hit Enter. This opens the Device Manager. Look for the Universal Serial Bus Controllers category. Expand the category’s contents, then right-click your USB device. Select Update Driver from the options. If the vendor has not certified the hardware for the operating system, it is left up to the end user to figure out the issue from whatever errors are being reported. Though uncertified hardware may not be the cause of this particular issue, we can't rule it out.

"The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Ide\IdePort1." OK. Now what device is on Ideport1? Amazingly, I can find no simple way to. The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Ide\IdePort0. - posted in Windows Vista: I checked the Event Viewer log and I saw 4. Option 1 – Try to disconnect and reconnect all hardware and cables · Option 2 – Update the device drivers · Option 3 – Try to update the BIOS.