Can't remove SteamVR USB drivers (Error 108)

[Wickthor]

Hi there,

Im getting the 108 error. I followed all instructions to fix it. One of them was to remove/reset the drivers.

When trying to remove the drivers a new Window (cmd) opens showing "Removing SteamVR USB Devices:",

but nothing happens. Admin rights are granted.

 

Is it possible to remove the drivers manuly via windows device manager?

[HackPerception]

Hi 

It is possible to manually uninstall them, this is a helpful guide from Valve on how to do so. 

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?s=6643267c2b51f08c93e8fc35bf35aa48&ref=2748-WEIK-9562 

 

It's also recommended when troubleshooting this error to ensure that you are plugging the linkbox/HMD directly into the GPU without the use of any sorts of video adapter (such as a DVI->HDMI adapter) 

[Wickthor]

Thanks for the answer.
The link is leading me only to the main steam support site.
What you suggested I already tried without success.
With regards
Victor

 

[Wickthor]

Ok I think I found the site:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?s=6643267c2b51f08c93e8fc35bf35aa48&ref=2748-WEIK-9562

But when uninstalling the drivers the program went unresponsive. I waited a moment, nothing happened. I executed the program as admin.

[Synthesis]

 

That's strange. Is there something else running that could be interfering with the program? It usually works just fine.

Thanks,

-John C

[Wickthor]

Ok, I managed to uninstall the drivers. Aftewards I rebooted the pc, pluged in the vive again thus the drivers are installed again. Still I get the 108 error. The LED is on, everything is connected. I have no clue where things go wrong.

I also reinstalled SteamVR.

Anny Ideas?

[Wickthor]

Ok, I tried again and now it works. I have no clue why. But hey, now I'm happy again.
Thanks for the help. I think the drivers somehow messed up and a clean un- and reinstall did the trick.

[Synthesis]

 

Clean reinstall is always a good answer in the end. Glad it works!

Thanks!

-John C