Windows Cannot Start This Hardware Device Because Its Configuration (Error Code-19) FIX [SOLUTION]
2Windows Cannot Start This Hardware Device Because Its Configuration (Error Code-19) FIX [SOLUTION]
Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. To fix this problem you should uninstall and then reinstall the hardware device. (Code 19)
Just like many other bugs in Windows 11 and Windows 10, this error “Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)” also shows up after upgrading to Windows 10. This error is related to your computer’s DVD/CD-ROM. When this error shows up, the device stops working and your computer won’t recognize any CD/DVD you insert in the drive.
Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. To fix this problem you can first try running a Troubleshooting Wizard. If that does not work, you should uninstall and then reinstall the hardware device. (Code 19)
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Code 19, the entire error message being Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19), indicates that there is an error in the registry of your operating system and it causes serious problems with hardware devices connected to your system.
This might lead to hardware devices malfunctioning and not working on your operating system, most commonly the CD/DVD drive. It is frustrating and may lead you to believe that you have defective hardware, when it is only a registry error.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.