Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430G2231
Tool/software: Code Composer Studio
OS: Windows 10 Home
CCSv: 7.3.0.00019
I've been having this problem with my old Launchpad MSP-exp430g2 board where CCS would give me this error and only successfully program about 10% of the time.
After a lot of research and playing around with the software in Windows 10 without any success, I finally found an answer. I had to shut off USB 3.0 support in the BIOS. Ever since I disabled USB 3.0, the launchpad has been programming the MSP430G2231 for me successfully.
I'm assuming this won't work for everyone - others claim to have disabled certain Windows/Intel services and programs running in the background like DaemonTools and that solved their problem.
Best of luck, hope this helps someone!
-Gump