How to fix an HTC Vive not connecting to PC

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Steam’sHTC Viveis one of the best virtual reality headsets users can utilize with their Windows PCs.

However, some users have posted about an error 108 “headset not found” (or not detected) error that arises with their Vive headsets.

A blinking red light might also flash on the headset. The headset doesn’t connect with users’ PCs when that issue arises.

How can Users Fix a HTC Vive Headset That Doesn’t Connect?

1. Reboot the Vive Headset

3. Plug the Vive Into an Alternative USB Port

Error 108 can be a USB port issue. So, try connecting the Vive with an alternative USB slot. Valve recommends that users plug their Vive USB cables into USB 2.0 slots if they can.

So, switching from a USB 3.0 connection to a USB 2.0 port might make a difference.

4. Reinstall SteamVR

5. Reset the Vive Headset

Those resolutions might fix error 108 so users can connect their Vive headsets. If further resolutions are needed, however, users can generate a system report by clicking theCreate System Reportbutton on the General tab in SteamVR’s Settings window. Then send that report to[email protected].

How to fix an HTC Vive not connecting to PC#

How can Users Fix a HTC Vive Headset That Doesn’t Connect?#

1. Reboot the Vive Headset#

2. Power Cycle the Link Box#

3. Plug the Vive Into an Alternative USB Port#

4. Reinstall SteamVR#

5. Reset the Vive Headset#