It is difficult to say unequivocally how many people encounter errors in the device manager. Nevertheless, everything can be, especially considering the recent changes. Now we are talking about users of the Windows XP operating system , whose support has already been discontinued. This will affect not only the fact that more and more new errors will occur, but will also hit the security of the system. It is necessary to carefully monitor the status of the registry and constantly clean and fix it. If one day you nevertheless received a message stating that the launch of this device is impossible "code 10", then let's figure out how to fix the problem.
Some general useful information
The device manager performs many functions, which exactly can be understood from the name. In fact, the error can be any, and in all cases a code is indicated that says where exactly the problem is and where it came from. The device manager contains a huge amount of information. Here you can enable or disable certain systems of your computer, perform configuration and much more. You need to understand that if everything works fine, then you will not see any errors. When the drivers were not downloaded from the official site or the antivirus database is out of date, you are not surprised that you cannot start the game, listen to music, etc. But let's talk specifically about our case, since we are interested in exactly “code 10” . It is worth noting that this error does not appear due to viruses, so do not sin on computer protection, it is better to follow the instructions that will be given a bit below.
The device cannot be started: “code 10”
As for the occurrence of the error, most often these are incorrectly installed drivers. As noted above, in order to avoid such problems, it is better to always use the official site, then you definitely will not get a virus or a “crooked” version of the driver of a device. This code, which is generated by the device manager, means that the program cannot be started. First of all, check your firewall, which for unknown reasons can block access to the device, it can even be turned off for a while. It should be noted right away that you can get this error both for the video card and for the sound card , etc. But all this only says that the system has a problem, or there is something wrong with the drivers, or they are generally not installed. To understand the cause in more detail, you need to dig deeper. To do this, go to the device manager, since here we will spend the next half hour of our time.
Trying to update drivers
So, before you panic, you need to perform the following steps. Go to the device manager. Opposite the defective element there will be a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark, which indicates a malfunction. To do this, we need to do a few simple manipulations. First, go to the device and look for the tab called “Properties”. That is what we need. Click and see the line “Update Driver”. There are several relevant options. Either we will use the rollback to the previous version and further upgrade to the latest, or we simply provide the operating system with the correct path to the driver and start updating it.
Here you will need an internet connection. If this method does not suit you for one reason or another, then we go to the official website of the device, for example your video card, and download the most recent driver from there.
Auto Troubleshoot
Fortunately, Microsoft has made life easier for users of their operating systems. To do this, automatic troubleshooting services have been created that work offline. Most often, this method is applicable to hardware devices that for one reason or another are not detected or display incorrectly. We will not talk about why this happens, it’s better to say how to fix the problem. We start the service, follow the instructions, upon completion we will see the result.
Let's look at an example of a flash card that connects via a USB port. Suppose it is displayed incorrectly or is not visible at all. If so, you will be prompted to run USB diagnostics. The program itself will try to find and fix the error; if possible, the problem will be fixed. By the way, this kind of service is not used on Windows 8, so users of this operating system will have to do everything manually.
Contact technical support
Let's say the video card driver does not work for us. Even after installing the latest update, you could not get it working correctly. In this case, it is necessary to contact the support service. The ticket should be made as detailed as possible, it is also not recommended to be rude to the company employees. You must write that you receive the following message: "Starting this device is not possible," code 10 "." After that, it is advisable to indicate what you tried to do to fix the problem. In this case, there is a likelihood that you will be helped by practical advice or some patch or fix. I would like to note that this code indicates the possible incompatibility of drivers in the system. Additional software also plays a role, which may conflict with a particular file.
Damaged, outdated or incompatible drivers
It is not worth repeating once again that it is precisely this kind of malfunction that occurs most often. Let’s see what can be done to solve the problem. To do this, it is advisable to go to the "Control Panel", and then to the "Windows Update". We are trying to update our drivers from here. If the error has disappeared - fine, if not - do not panic. You also need to make sure that your operating system is compatible with those drivers that are out of order. If all is well, go ahead, if not, then download another platform, for example, x32 or x64, x86. If we are dealing with damage that could have occurred due to a virus or incorrect operation of the antivirus program, then it is advisable to completely remove the driver, and then install it from the official site. This should fix the error. If this also did not help, then we are looking for another solution.
The software is to blame
It is possible that the whole fault is the lack of necessary updates to the operating system. You need to understand that this also includes software that is directly related to the stability of Windows. In this case, you need to download the update package for your OS. This is pretty easy to do. You need to go to the control panel, and then select "Windows Update." It is advisable to check the box under the automatic upgrade, for example, do it once a week. Thus, a computer with an Internet connection will download the necessary files itself, which should eliminate the error under code 10. The same applies to individual devices. For example, it is recommended that you periodically update the driver for the realtek ac 97 sound card, as modern games may not support older versions. Similarly, with a graphics card. Please note that your antivirus program does not block update requests, as this is common enough.
We fix the registry using software
A crashed system is another option why “code 10” occurs when trying to launch a specific application that requires the operation of this device. The registry can be fixed either using special software or manually. If you are just starting to use a computer, then the use of special programs that will do everything for you is more suitable. To do this, you need to install them and select the scanned disk. Although it is better if you check the entire hard drive for malfunctions. Pay special attention to the disk where the operating system is located, since it is there that often hidden files are hidden.
Manual editing
As for the attempt to do everything yourself, without programs, then, in principle, there is nothing particularly complicated. First of all, go to the "Start", then "Run." You can also do this by pressing the Windows + R hotkey. There is one important point. Before you repair or replace anything, back up the registry. We will need it to restore the system in case something goes wrong with us. In the line we enter the word regedit and press enter. After that, you will see HKEY_LOCAL \ control \ class. After you press enter, a string of numbers and letters for each device will appear. If opposite to any of them there is an inscription "code 10", then you need to fix it. To do this, find the GUID. It is located in the UpperFilter section.
Conclusion
I would like to summarize everything that was said in this article. As you can see, there are a lot of reasons why you can get an error in the form "Running this device is impossible" code 10 "". There can also be many solutions to this problem, depending on where it came from. But there are a few general points that will help you avoid such an unpleasant misunderstanding. For example, download a special program that will monitor the status of your drivers, and absolutely the entire system. As soon as a new version is released, you will be notified about this. The program can be configured so that it downloads the necessary drivers, which is even more convenient. You essentially have nothing to do.
You can still advise you to set the optimal anti-virus settings, it is advisable to use proven programs that have already proven themselves. As for the Windows Update Center, this is optional. As practice shows, often updates are quite voluminous, but to a greater extent useless, and only in 40% of cases they solve the problem when the system gives an error saying that starting this device is impossible "code 10". That's all I would like to say on this topic. The main thing is to understand that in any case there is a way out, the device can be started if you know how, and you already know how to do it.