BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER 0x000000FE

Hi,

Be sure to check with the System maker's Support (or motherboard maker for custom systems)
and their forums (if any) for known issues.

Check these KB Articles which "might" apply.

Stop 0xFE Resuming from Sleep or Hibernate with USB Streaming Device
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974303

"Stop 0x9F" or "Stop 0xFE" error on a Windows 7-based or Windows Vista-based computer that
uses certain AMD USB EHCI host controllers
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982091

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You can troubleshoot these yourself using BlueScreenView, MyEventViewer and the other methods
in this thread. Be sure to use MyEventViewer to check at the times of the BSOD's or within a second
before them to see if anything is helpful in the Event Viewer. Top 3 replies (+1 other).

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/thread/3deab2fa-4000-4136-8c78-a3d22b1db009

BlueScreenView will allow you to read and post the minidump information if needed.
HINT check the "Cause" however keep in mind that the driver shown as the "Cause" could have been
driven to fault by something else - this is particularly true if the "Cause" is a default Windows driver
or program.

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Although the Bug Check 0xFE: BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER does usually indicate hardware it could easily
be a USB device attached and not System USB hardware. And you can never really rule out drivers.

BCCode: FE    0x000000FE  <-- read this link
http://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/BUGCODE-USB-DRIVER-0x000000FE-*1251.html?order=date

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A possible cause could be Windows Updates, especially drivers. Even drivers not usually thought of as
USB related, such as video/display, network (NIC & WiFI), and others, can be the cause.

Norton especially, McAfee, Kaspersky, SpyBot, Adaware and others could be causing or have a role
in this issue. Try uninstalling them to see if that helps. Use their maker's Removal Tools and/or
special instructions. (Antivirus/antispyware/security programs.)

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Remove ALL USB devices from the computer. Be sure to check for updated drivers for ALL USB
devices.

References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

Try these to clear corruption and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.

Run DiskCleanup - Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

Start - type in Search box -  COMMAND   find at top of list -  RIGHT CLICK  -  RUN AS ADMIN

sfc /scannow

How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228

Then run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next start and then Apply OK your way out then restart.

How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-chkdsk.html

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Then lets refresh the USB Stack

Control Panel - Device Manager - click anywhere in the blank/white area - then VIEW - Show
Disabled Devices - look everywhere (except USB Controllers) for any hidden/disabled devices 
(may have none or more than one) and Right Click on it - UNINSTALL.

Control Panel - Device Manager - USB Serial Controllers - RIGHT CLICK on EVERYTHING and
UNINSTALL all except the category itself - REBOOT - this refreshes the driver and the USB stack

This KB shows the XP how to and the Vista and Windows 7 methods are identical
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310575

Here is a utility to help but do the above 1st.

USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices that currently connected to your computer,
as well as all USB devices that you previously used. Run it Options and check the 1st three
choices to see if any are there.

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

You would remove all instances of the devices then reboot.

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If needed try both of these :

Tips for solving problems with USB devices - and a Mr Fixit
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/c39bd203-f729-47a4-8351-83291e13c8a81033.mspx#EGB

Hardware devices not detected or not working - Mr Fixit
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/hardware_device_problems

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After the above attach one USB device at a time to see if any cause the issue.

Hope this helps and Happy Holidays!