If the parent software is already gone but the driver remains:

If the filter persists, you may need to manually remove the hidden device driver: Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager menu and select Show hidden devices Universal Serial Bus controllers

), you must manually remove specific registry entries and conflicting software. This error is caused by USB sharing drivers like USB Redirector that interfere with the tool's operations. Step-by-Step Fix Uninstall Conflicting Software Control Panel > Programs and Features Find and uninstall USB Redirector , or any other USB-over-network software. Restart your computer. Clean the Windows Registry , and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor Navigate to the following path:

If you are reading this, chances are you are staring at a program named in your Windows Apps list, or perhaps a pop-up error keeps mentioning this driver. You want it gone, and you want it gone fast.