Windows Has Stopped This Device Because It Has Reported Problem [Code 43] - Quick Fix
4Windows Has Stopped This Device Because It Has Reported Problem [Code 43] - Quick Fix
While using your Windows PC, you may come across an error code 43, with the text "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems." The error is generated by your system's Device Manager when a hardware component reports some sort of unspecified issue.
The error code can mean one of two things. It either implies that you've got a driver problem, or it could be a sign of a hardware problem. Here, we're going to walk you through the process of troubleshooting code 43 for an NVIDIA or Intel GPU on Windows.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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The Windows error code 43 can greatly impact graphics card functioning, as well as some USB devices like printers, webcams, and other peripherals. If your graphics card suddenly starts malfunctioning, there are a few fixes that can help you revive it.
Code 43 can occur on all current versions of Microsoft Windows and prevent you from using several devices, including graphics cards and external hard drives. Code 43 is often the culprit behind the “Windows has stopped this device” error message.
In this tutorial, we’ll look at why code 43 occurs and how to fix it if it happens to you. We’ve listed the fixes in order of ease and likelihood that they will fix the issue, so try the fixes in order.
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.