subject: Troubleshoot Device Driver Errors 45-48 In Windows Xp [print this page] To fix any device driver error code you'll have to access the device manager, a utility that is integrated into the Windows Operating Systems. Perform the following steps to open the Device Manager:
1. Open the Start Menu and double-click Run (In Vista, simply type run into the search bar).
2. Enter "sysdm.cpl" in the Open field, and then click on OK.
3. Click the Hardware tab, under System Properties module.
4. Then click on Device Manager.
5. Choose the device type for the device you're trying to fix.
6. Click on the name of the desired device to access the Properties dialog box.
7. Find the Device Status box, and then select the General tab.
Troubleshooting for Error 45
Error code 45 appears as: "Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)"
This error is usually generated when a device that was once connected to the computer has been disconnected. Since this device driver error code serves only to let you know when the device is not attached, there is no need to fix it. The error will subside automatically once the device is properly attached.
Troubleshooting for Error 46
This error appears as: "Windows cannot gain access to this hardware device because the operating system is in the process of shutting down. (Code 46)"
This error is generated when you try to use a device while Windows is in the process of shutting down.
As this is a simple notification error it does not need to be fixed, as it should subside as soon as Windows restarts.
Troubleshooting for Error 47
This error appears as: "Windows cannot use this hardware device because it has been prepared for safe removal, but it has not been removed from the computer. (Code 47)"
The error occurs when you have prepared the device for removal with the Safe Removal utility. If you've connected an external device to your computer then the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear in your task bar.
This error can be fixed by executing one of the following steps:
1. Try disconnecting and then reconnecting the device to your PC.
2. Make sure the device is attached properly to the PC and then try restarting your computer.
3. Troubleshoot using the troubleshooting wizard. You can do this by opening the device properties module in the Device Manager. Then access the troubleshooting wizard by clicking troubleshoot within the General tab. Perform the steps issued by the troubleshooting wizard to fix the error.
Troubleshooting for Error 48
This error appears as: "The software for this device has been blocked from starting because it is known to have problems with Windows. Contact the hardware vendor for a new driver. (Code 48)"
Most commonly this error is generated when the device driver is not compatible with your operating system.
Usually obtaining the from the device's manufacturer will solve this problem. However if it does not then you can also try using the troubleshooting wizard to fix the problem. To open the troubleshooting wizard, access the Device Manager and go to the device's properties box. Then click on the General tab, and select Troubleshoot to open the troubleshooting wizard. Perform the steps issued by the troubleshooting wizard carefully to resolve the error.
