Fix the 'This Device Can Perform Faster' error when connecting a USB device

Have you ever received a 'This device can perform faster' error message on the screen when connecting a USB device to a computer?

This error informs you that you can speed up the USB connection by using another physical connection port (USB 2.0 port) or other hardware. However, if you have connected via USB 2.0 but the message still appears, this is an error that you need to learn and take some steps to solve the problem.

1. Incompatible device and port

First, make sure your device is compatible with the connection port. For example, if you use an old USB 1.1 drive plugged into a USB 2.0 port, then Windows will display an error message 'this device can perform faster'.

In this case, it's not that your device can work faster, but your USB port is operating at a lower rate than it actually supports. In addition, you should also check the version of the connection cable you used.

Same if you plug USB 2.0 into USB 3.0 port. Then USB will be backward compatible, so data reading speed is not as you want.

2. Drivers

USB driver error may also cause 'This device can perform faster' error.

To fix this, you can download and install the latest USB port driver or motherboard chipset driver from your computer manufacturer's website. Also you can access Device Manager device manager on your computer.

On the Search Start menu, enter the Device Manager keyword there and press Enter. Here, you look at the USB ports and see if any ports are faulty (with the yellow exclamation symbol). If so, right-click the device and select Update Driver Software to update the device driver.

3. Cable

Another possible cause of this error is the USB cable. If the cable designed for USB 1.1 standard devices will not work with the speed of USB 2.0 standard.

In some cases it may be because the USB cable is faulty. At that point, you just need to change the cable.

4. Hardware error

Try plugging the USB or cable into another USB port on your device. In some cases the cause of the error may be because the USB port is faulty and does not work properly.

Also the cause may be the device connected to the computer. In this case, you can check the USB by plugging in another computer without this error. If the same error still occurs, the cause is USB, not the computer.

5. Source

Some devices may need more power than the amount of power it receives from a USB connection, for example an external hard disk needs more power than a USB keyboard. If you are using a USB hub and receive the above error message, it is likely that you did not provide enough power for the hub.

There are actually two types of USB hubs: one uses only power from a computer and one can use energy from an external source. Normally, only USB hubs that use power from an external source can meet the power requirements for connecting your devices.

In addition, this error may occur because the USB port on your computer is not designed for good power delivery. This case involves computer hardware. You can try plugging the device into another USB port.

6. BIOS

Many computers with BIOS can set up switching between different modes for USB compatibility.

In general, BIOS settings are always optimal, but sometimes these settings have been changed. To access the BIOS of your computer, when you restart the computer, you press the key that appears on the screen - usually the F2 or Delete key. When accessing the BIOS screen, find the item named USB Mode (or similar) and make sure the device is set to the highest possible speed.

For example, if the computer supports USB 2.0, set USB Mode in BIOS to set to 2.0 Mode, not 1.1 Mode. This setting may also be named differently as a USB 'high speed', depending on the BIOS type.

7. Disable alerts

If you have applied everything and still cannot fix the error, or if you have identified the cause of the error located on the device or located on the computer and you must live with it. You can then disable the warning that appears on the screen every time you connect the USB to the computer. The device will still run at lower speeds in theory, but at least Windows won't bother you when you just show the message on the screen.

To disable the warning that appears on the screen, open Device Manager (type Device Manager in the Start menu and press Enter), then right-click the USB host controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers and select Properties .

Here you go to the Advanced tab and uncheck the box Tell me if my device can perform faster then click OK .

Refer to some of the following articles:

1. Instructions for using USB Flash drive with Android device

1. Create Windows Password Reset Disk on Windows 7 with USB Flash Drive

1. How to enable / disable USB drive / port on Windows 7/8/10?

Good luck!