VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller Driver Download
The USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller is a USB device manufactured by VIA. This driver can help resolve issues like USB device not recognized, "Disk Not Formatted" errors, or if your device randomly ejects or stops working. This driver - "viapatch.exe" - has been downloaded 20,251 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 191 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 36.0 KB.
Supported Models
VIA 8235/8237 based SB chipset motherboards
VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
5.1.2600.1106 (2002-09-09) via .inf
Additional Notes
USB Drivers for WinXP
Uploaded By
Pieter Wijnsma (DG Member) on 29-Jan-2004
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How to Update VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the VIA Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the VIA website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading your new driver, installation is the next step. On Windows, utilize the built-in Device Manager utility to manage this process. This tool provides a comprehensive view of all system-recognized devices and their associated drivers. To complete the installation, a system restart is typically required for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| VIAEHCX1.INF | 1.4 KB | 10 Sep 2002 |
| viaehcx1.cat | 6.8 KB | 26 Sep 2002 |