Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1C26 Driver

The Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller – 1C26 driver helps Windows recognize and manage the USB 2.0 host controller built into compatible Intel chipsets. It is relevant when reinstalling Windows, resolving an unidentified controller in Device Manager, or troubleshooting devices connected through this controller, including USB storage drives.

Key Features

• USB 2.0 controller support: Helps Windows communicate with compatible USB peripherals through the chipset’s Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI).
• Correct device identification: Chipset information files can help Windows identify the controller correctly in Device Manager; the underlying USB controller driver may already be supplied by Windows.
• Support for connected devices: Provides the controller-level foundation for USB storage, keyboards, printers, and other peripherals, although some devices require separate drivers.
• Windows compatibility options: Look for a package matching Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP and your system architecture. Compatibility depends on the specific package and computer manufacturer’s support.

How to Install Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller – 1C26 Driver

1. Confirm the controller. Open Device Manager and locate the controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers or Other devices. Check Properties > Details > Hardware Ids for `PCIVEN_8086&DEV_1C26` to help verify the match.
2. Check your Windows version. Identify your operating system and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 systems, check manufacturer guidance: Windows 11 is not included in this device’s listed supported operating systems.
3. Choose a trusted package. Before starting an Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller – 1C26 driver download for Windows, confirm the package supports your computer and OS. Prefer the computer manufacturer’s support resources or Windows Update, and verify the source of any free download.
4. Install the package. Run the supplied installer, if available. For a compatible extracted driver package, use Device Manager > Update driver > Browse my computer for drivers, then select its folder. Do not force an incompatible driver.
5. Restart and test. Restart if prompted, check for warning icons in Device Manager, and test a USB device connected through the controller.

Keep the driver updated using trusted, compatible releases rather than simply choosing the highest version number. The latest version suitable for your system may be an older manufacturer-approved package. Before an update, review its purpose and create a restore point where available, especially if your USB connections already work reliably.