How to Fix VirtualBox can’t enumerate USB device on Windows 11

I will tell you How to fix the issue that VirtualBox cannot enumerate USB devices in Windows 11

Oracle VirtualBox allows running multiple operating systems on multiple virtual machines. However, while adding USB devices to the virtual machine, some of us get a fatal error where the virtual machine does not recognize or communicate with a USB device connected to the host system. In this post, we will see what to do when VirtualBox is unable to enumerate USB devices.

How to fix the issue that VirtualBox cannot enumerate USB devices in Windows 11

Oracle VirtualBox allows running multiple operating systems on multiple virtual machines. However, while adding USB devices to the virtual machine, some of us get a fatal error where the virtual machine does not recognize or communicate with a USB device connected to the host system. In this post, we will see what to do when VirtualBox is unable to enumerate USB devices.

unable to enumerate USB devices… Unable to enumerate USB devices connected to the host The host USB proxy service cannot be loaded (VERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND). The service may not be installed on the host computer.

Error Code: E_FAIL (0X00004005) Component: HostWrap Interface IHost {…} 

Fix: VirtualBox is unable to enumerate USB devices on Windows 11

 If VirtualBox is unable to enumerate USB devices on your Windows 11/10 computer, try the solutions mentioned below.

• Reboot the host machine. 
• We reinstalled the USB driver on the host machine. 
• We upgraded or downgraded the installed version of VirtualBox. 
• We installed the extension pack. 
• We have enabled the USB driver. Now, let's get into the details.

1] Restart the host computer 

First of all, we restart the host computer. This could be an error that gets resolved once the host is restarted. If yes, once the computer has booted, open VirtualBox and try adding the USB again. If it fails again, proceed to the next solution.

2] Reinstall the USB driver on the host computer 

Next, we recommend that you reinstall the USB driver on the host computer and check if it helps. This can happen due to a corrupted or malfunctioning USB driver. To do the same, follow the steps below.

• Disconnect the USB device.
• Open Device Manager by searching for it in the Start menu.
• Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click on the USB device that you removed, and then click Uninstall device.
• Reconnect the device and let it reinstall the driver again.
• And finally, check if the issue is resolved.

3] Upgrade/Downgrade VirtualBox 

There is an issue with Oracle VirtualBox version 7.0.10 – an update to version 7.1.0 is available. You can upgrade if your workflow allows it. If upgrading is not possible, consider downgrading to an older version.

4] Install Extension Pack 

To use USB host devices within a virtual machine, you will need to install its extension pack. If you haven’t already, head over to virtualbox.org and download the extension pack. Once downloaded, follow the steps below.

• Launch VirtualBox.
• Click File > Tools > Extension Pack Manager.
• Now, navigate to the location and select the extension pack.
• When you select it, it will start installing.

• When the extension pack has been installed, launch it and see if the issue is resolved.

5] Enable USB Controller 

If for some reason you have disabled the USB controller in your virtual machine settings, you will need to re-enable it. To do so, follow these steps.

• Open VirtualBox.
• Right-click on the virtual machine and then click on Settings. 
• Now select USB and check the box associated with Enable USB Controller. 
• You can also select the driver version you want to use and save the changes.

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