Quick Fix - “Device Cannot Start (Code 10)” Driver Error on Windows 10 or Windows 11 [2024 Guide]
11Quick Fix - “Device Cannot Start (Code 10)” Driver Error on Windows 10 or Windows 11 [2024 Guide]
The Code 10 error is one of several Device Manager error codes. It's generated when Device Manager can't start the hardware device, a situation usually caused by outdated or corrupted drivers.
A device may also receive a Code 10 error if a driver generates an error that Device Manager doesn't understand. In other words, a Code 10 error can sometimes be a very generic message indicating some kind of unspecified driver or hardware problem.
The Code 10 error could apply to any hardware device in Device Manager, though most Code 10 errors appear on USB and audio devices.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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Seeing the "This device cannot start (Code 10)" error in Windows? This error can appear in all versions of Windows and is quite vague, so it's understandably frustrating.
Let's look at what code 10 is in Windows, some common reasons why it happens, and how to fix it.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.