Fixed error code 19: Windows cannot start this hardware device

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You may receive the following Device Manager error on your Windows operating system.

Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. To solve this problem, you must uninstall and then reinstall the hardware device. (Code 19)

Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. To solve this problem, you can first try running a troubleshooting wizard. If that doesn't work, you must uninstall and then reinstall the hardware device. (Code 19)

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Cause:

This error occurs due to one of the following reasons.

  1. When you upgrade to Windows 10.
  2. When you install the incompatible or outdated driver
  3. The system is infected by viruses / troyanos o malware.
  4. Invalid entries are stored in the log file
  5. System files are missing as DLL files, sys files, ocx files, etc.

How to fix the error code 19 from Device Manager

Method 1: fix using advanced system repair tool

As we know, the most important reason behind “Code 19” is damaged, damaged or outdated device driver, so you need an advanced system repair tool that easily fixes Device Manager related issues. It also repairs missing or corrupted system files, as DLL files, exe files, sys files, OCX files, inf files, etc. Most of the time “Code 19” An error appears due to corrupted registry entries. The advanced system repair tool also takes care of the registry file and fixes the error easily.

Method 2: troubleshoot corrupted drivers

As you know, the main reason behind Code 19: Windows cannot start this hardware device the device driver is damaged or damaged. Therefore, uninstalling and reinstalling the device driver can fix your problem permanently. Just uninstall the driver from Device Manager and install the latest supported driver version.

1. Click on Start menu and search device. Now open Device administrator from the search result.

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2. Select Problematic Device> right click on them and then select Properties.

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3. Go to the Conductor tab and then click Uninstall to uninstall the driver.

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4. Restart your PC.

5. Open Device administrator again and go to Action> Check for hardware changes.

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Follow the onscreen instructions and fix the code 19 from device manager: Windows cannot start this hardware device.

Method 3: run the hardware and devices troubleshooter

Hardware troubleshooter is an efficient and easy way to troubleshoot any device related problem. Not only Code 19: Windows cannot start this hardware device but if you get any other error messages associated with Device Manager, running the Hardware Troubleshooter can give you a quick fix for this error.

1. Click on Start Menu and search solve problems. Click on Problem solving from search item.

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2. Click See everything link in the left panel. It will open the entire troubleshooting menu.

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3. Find Hardware and Devices in the list and click on it. It will start Hardware and device troubleshooting.

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4. Click next to start the process.

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Method 4: update driver manually

The above error is associated with the driver software, so it is the best idea to update the driver manually.

1. Click on Start Menu and look for the device. Click on Device administrator from the search result. It will open the Windows Device Manager.

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2. Look for the driver, what does he have yellow exclamation mark