subject: Code 10-related Errors That Device Manager Generates On Windows-based Computers [print this page] Hey, guys you have seen sometimes a message comes up on your computer screen showing details that some error has occurred specifying particular words code10 error. This error is generated when Device Manager can't start the hardware device, a situation usually caused by outdated or corrupted drivers. Error code 10 is one of the Device manager error code.
This article is regarding the Code 10-related errors that Device Manager generates on Windows-based computers. This error code is generated when Device Manager has insufficient information or the error that is bubbled up by the device drivers is not recognized by Device Manager. Additionally, this error may occur when one of the drivers that the device needs does not start. If many drivers are being used by a particular device, it can be difficult to determine the one that failed.
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.
Now a question arise in mind how to troubleshoot this error code, please dont be panic about, below given some steps how to troubleshoot and fix this problem which are as follows,
Restart your computer if you haven't done so already.
If you install a device or make a change in Device Manager, undo it if you can, and restart your PC, and then check again for the Code 10 error.
Depending on the changes you made, some solutions might include:
Remove or reconfigure the newly installed device.
Roll back the driver to a version prior to your update.
Use System Restore to undo recent Device Manager related changes.
Update the drivers for the device.
Install the latest Windows service pack.
Delete the Upper Filters and Lower Filters values in the registry.
Replace the hardware.
It might be possible that your hardware is not compatible with the version of windows you are using so check the windows hardware compatibility list, in order to remove this error. Sometimes it also happened that the hardware is compatible with windows but code10 error still occurs; go for repair install of windows if it works then it is ok, and if not go for clean install of windows.
1.You can also use the windows troubleshooting wizard as recommended by Microsoft; steps which you have to follow are as follows,
On the device Properties dialog box, click the General tab.
Click Troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard.
Follow the resolution steps provided by the wizard to resolve the problem.
Check the Device status area of the device Properties dialog box to see whether the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished.
If you are still not able to fix and troubleshoot this problem, you can go for my recommendation, visit our website www.impcsupport.com. We also provide online technical support if needed.
