device manager error codes(1-5)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:48Additionally, a problem code explaining the problem is displayed for the device. The next step is to understand what each of these error codes mean and apply the recommended resolution. The list of problem codes and the recommended resolution are as follows:
Code 1
Code Meaning: The device is not configured correctly.
Recommended Resolution: The software drivers for the device have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly configured. Select the Driver tab and click the Update Driver button. This will launch an update Wizard. Follow the instructions and locate the correct driver for the device to install it.
Additionally, you could try removing the device from Device Manager and reinstalling it using the Add Hardware Wizard. Verify from the hardware documentation/manufacturer’s Web site that the device will work with your OS.
Code 2
Code Meaning: (Not applicable to Windows XP) Depending on the type of device, this could indicate either a problem with the BIOS or a problem with loading the device driver.
Recommended Resolution: Check with the BIOS manufacturer for an updated BIOS. See the BIOS section of this guide on how to update the BIOS.
OR
Get an updated driver for the device from the manufacturer and update the device software by clicking Update Driver on the Driver tab.
AND/OR
Remove the device from Device Manager and reinstall it using the Add Hardware Wizard.
Code 3
Code Meaning: The driver is corrupt or your system is running low on memory and other resources.
Recommended Resolution: Run the Update Driver Wizard and reinstall the driver or get an updated driver from the manufacturer.
AND/OR
Close any applications using memory.
AND/OR
Add more RAM. See the chapter on Memory on how to do that.
AND/OR
Remove the device from Device Manager and reinstall it using the Add Hardware Wizard.
Code 4
Code Meaning: (Not applicable to Windows XP) One of the drivers for the device may have been corrupted, or its Windows Registry entry may be damaged.
Recommended Resolution: Check the registry by running scanregw. exe. Click Start > Run. Type scanregw.exe and hit [Enter]. This program will check the Registry for corruption and prompt you to restore a previous good version of the Registry if it encounters any damaged entries.
AND
Remove the device from Device Manager and reinstall it using Add Hardware Wizard.
Code 5
Code Meaning: (Not applicable to Windows XP) The device has requested a resource that Windows doesn’t know how to handle.
Recommended Resolution: Run the Update Driver Wizard and reinstall the driver or get an updated driver from the manufacturer.
OR
Remove the device from Device Manager and reinstall it using the Add Hardware Wizard.