Information on Windows Device Manager error codes

Below is a listing of Device Manager error codes and recommended resolutions to resolve the errors generated by Device Manager. Scroll the complete list or click the link below for your error code.

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View Device Manager error codes

Follow the steps below to view any device's status or error code.

Open the Device Manager.
Double-click the device and in the device.

CODE 1

System Failure - No config flags (not configured)

Verify you have the latest driver installed for your device. You may also be able to resolve this issue by removing the device in Device Manager and going through the Add New Hardware Wizard in the Control Panel.

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CODE 2

(First Error) - The (FLOP, ESDI, SCSI, ...) device loader(s) for this device could not load the device driver

(Second Error) - Windows could not load a device driver is reporting (ISAPNP, PCI, BIOS, EISA, or ACPI) bus types

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CODE 3

System Failure - Run out of memory

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CODE 4

Device Failure - Devloader/static VxD/configured is of the wrong type

This code indicates that the .inf file for this device may be incorrect, or the registry may be damaged. This error code is displayed if the .inf file specifies a field that should be text but is binary instead. Also, use the Device Manager to remove the device, then run the Add New Hardware tool in the Control Panel. If you continue to receive this error code, contact the hardware manufacturer for an updated .inf file.

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CODE 5

Device Failure - Lacked an arbitrator

CODE 6

Boot config conflicted

One or more of your devices in your computer are conflicting, such as an IRQ (interrupt request) conflict. Ensure that the IRQs, DMA, and I/O addresses are all correct.

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CODE 7

Filtering Failed - Possible problem in device driver code

If the device works correctly, you do not need to perform any steps to correct the code. If the device does not work correctly, use Device Manager to remove the device and then run the Add New Hardware tool in the Control Panel. If you continue to receive this error code and the device does not function properly, check with the hardware manufacturer for an updated driver.

CODE 8

System failure - Devloader not found

If you receive another error, reinstall or update the driver. If you are getting an error with a System Devloader, Windows should be reinstalled because Devloader is built into the Vmm32.vxd.

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CODE 9

Invalid data in the registry

This code indicates information in the registry for this device is invalid.

Resolving this error using Device Manager to remove the device may be possible, then run the Add New Hardware tool in the Control Panel. If you continue to receive this error code, contact the hardware manufacturer for the proper registry settings or updated drivers.

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CODE 10

Device failed to start

CODE 11

Device failure

To resolve this error, run the Automatic Skip Driver utility from the System Information utility. If the problem persists, contact the hardware manufacturer for updated drivers.

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CODE 12

Was normal conflicting - One of the resource arbitrators returned a failure

One or more of your devices in your computer are conflicting, such as an IRQ conflict. Ensure that the IRQs, DMA, and I/O addresses are all correct.

CODE 13

System Failure - Possible problem in device driver or Windows 95 Code

This code indicates that the device driver did not find the hardware.

To resolve this error code, first ensure the device is installed correctly. Alternatively, use Device Manager to remove the device and run the Add New Hardware tool in the Control Panel.

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CODE 14

Need to restart your computer for this device to be set up again, or for installation to finish

Restart the computer.

CODE 15

This device is causing a resource conflict

One or more of your devices in your computer are conflicting, such as an IRQ conflict. Ensure that the IRQs, DMA, and I/O addresses are all correct.

CODE 16

Was not fully detected, not all detected

Double-click the device, click the Resources tab, and manually enter the settings.

CODE 17

Device failure - Resource number was not found

Indicates that the hardware is a multiple-function device, and the .inf file provides invalid information on splitting the device's resources into child devices.

To resolve this error code, use Device Manager to remove the device, then run the Add New Hardware tool in the Control Panel. If you continue to receive this error code, contact the hardware manufacturer about an updated .inf file.

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CODE 18

Reinstall

CODE 19

System Failure - registry returned unknown result

A problem in the registry.

If you have Windows 95 and have no registry backup, reinstall Windows.

If you have Windows 98, follow the below solution, which runs scanreg.exe.

Scanreg /restore from C:\Windows\COMMAND

CODE 20

System failure - VxDLdr returned unknown result

Indicates the VxD loader (Vxdldr) returned an unknown result. For example, there could be a version mismatch between the device driver and the operating system driver.

Update the driver. If that does not work, try removing the device from Device Manager and run the Add New Hardware Wizard in the Control Panel.

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CODE 21

Will be removed

Restart the computer.

CODE 22

This device is disabled

Double-click the device and choose Enable. If this does not work, update the driver. If this also does not work, remove the device and reinstall through Add New Hardware Wizard in the Control Panel.

CODE 23

Device Failure - Devloader was not ready

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CODE 24

Device not Found, This device is either missing or not working properly

CODE 25

Was Moved - Possible problem in device driver code

Restart the computer at least two times, if you continue to get this error, reinstall Windows.

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CODE 26

Device failure

Restart the computer. If this does not resolve the issue, check for updated drivers. Sometimes, the issue may also be resolved by removing the device in Device Manager and going through the Add New Hardware Wizard in the Control Panel.

CODE 27

Device failure - No valid log configuration

This code indicates a portion of the registry describing possible resources for a device does not contain valid entries.

For example, the device is marked as configurable, but the configuration information in the .inf file is set to hardwired.

To resolve this error code, use Device Manager to remove the device and run the Add New Hardware tool in the Control Panel. If the device does not work, consult the hardware manufacturer for updated drivers or further assistance.

CODE 28

Failed Installation - This device was not installed completely

CODE 29

Hardware Disabled - This device does not work and cannot be made to work

Ensure that the device is not turned off in BIOS. Windows cannot override settings in the BIOS. If the device is enabled, there is no known resolution.

CODE 30

Cant chare IRQ

A PCI/EISA SCSI (small computer system interface) controller is sharing an IRQ that is also in use by a real mode device driver set not to be overwritten. Remove the real mode driver that uses the same IRQ as the device from the config.sys or autoexec.bat.