The Meta Quest v79 update has created a massive headache for PC VR users around the world. If your third-party USB-C cable keeps disconnecting from your computer, you’re not alone. Thousands of Quest owners are dealing with the same annoying problem right now.
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What’s Going Wrong?
After Meta rolled out the v79 software update, something went very wrong with how Quest headsets talk to third-party cables. Users started seeing these problems:
- Headsets that won’t stay connected to PCs
- Cables that keep plugging and unplugging over and over
- Complete failure to connect at all
- Strange lines appearing on the screen after just 10 minutes of use
The biggest issue hits cables with power injection. These special cables let you charge your Quest while playing PC VR games. They’re super popular because nobody wants their headset dying in the middle of an epic gaming session.
The Community Figured It Out First
For weeks, frustrated users thought their equipment was broken. People bought new cables. They tested different computers. Some even worried their headsets were dead. Many spent money trying to fix what they thought was a hardware problem.
Then someone on Reddit shared a screenshot of an email from Meta support. A support person named Aiden wrote back saying this was a “known issue” that Meta’s team was working on. Finally, users had an answer.
What Meta Is Telling People To Do
While waiting for a real fix, Meta support suggests trying these steps:
- Open the Microsoft Services Console (press Start, search for “services.msc“)
- Find “OVRService” in the list
- Right-click it and choose “Properties“
- Look for “Startup type” in the General tab
- Change it to “Automatic (Delayed Start)“
- Wait 2-3 minutes, click “Apply,” then “OK“
- Restart your computer
This workaround makes Windows wait before starting the Quest service. It might help, but it’s not a real solution.
Why This Matters So Much
Third-party cables cost way less than Meta’s official Link cable. Many people choose them because they work just as well but don’t cost as much money. When an update suddenly breaks cables that worked perfectly for months or years, it makes people upset and suspicious.
Some users have been using the same third-party cables for over 18 months without any problems. Then one day, after the v79 update, everything stopped working. That’s really frustrating when you just want to play VR games on your PC.
This situation shows how software updates can break things that used to work fine. Meta’s own expensive cable seems to work better after the update, which makes some users wonder if this was done on purpose. While that’s probably not true, it still looks bad when the cheaper alternatives stop working.
The good news is that Meta knows about the problem and says they’re working on it. The bad news is there’s no timeline for when a fix will come out. Users just have to wait and hope the temporary workaround helps.
What You Can Do Right Now
If you’re dealing with this problem, try the workaround steps above. They might help your cable work better while we all wait for Meta to release a proper fix. You can also check online communities like Reddit where other users share tips and updates about the situation.
This whole mess reminds us that software updates can sometimes create new problems while trying to fix old ones. For now, Quest users with third-party cables will need to be patient while Meta’s engineers work on getting things back to normal.