Code 10 - This Device Cannot Start. Try Upgrading the Device Drivers for This Device

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/20/2023

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If you're receiving the Code 10 - This Device Cannot Start. Try Upgrading the Device Drivers for This Device
error, here's how you can fix it.

This one is more self-explanatory than most and often is accompanied by a "FailReasonString" value.

1: Update Your Drivers

This error message actually tells you to update your drivers. We'd try Driver Booster first, reboot, and see if your problem is solved.

2: Remove and Reinstall the Device

Press the Windows Key + S and begin typing in device manager and click on device manager. Windows 7 users can go to Start, Control Panel as well. Find the hardware that's giving you trouble. For this example, we'll use Realtek High Definition Audio. Right-click and select Uninstall.

You will receive a warning that says You are about to uninstall this device from your system. Also, check the box that says Delete the driver software for this device.

Reboot after Windows is finished. Windows will not redetect and reinstall the device you removed. You might want to update your drivers now with Driver Booster.

If you have a different Device Manager error code, here are all the device manager error codes and solutions.

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