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Code 16
Code Meaning: The device is only partially configured and Windows could not find all the resources required by this device.
Recommended Resolution: Run msinfo32.exe to get more information on the conflict. Check the Resources tab to get details of the conflict. Refer to the hardware documentation and/or the manufacturer’s Web site for instructions on the [...]

Code 11
Code Meaning: (Not applicable to Windows XP) Windows stopped responding when it tried to start the device, and hence will never try to start this device again.
Recommended Resolution: Run the Update Driver Wizard and reinstall with an updated driver from the manufacturer.

Code 12
Code Meaning: Two devices have been assigned the same I/O port, interrupt [...]

Code 6
Code Meaning: (Not applicable to Windows XP) Another device is using a resource that this device needs.
Recommended Resolution: Run msinfo32.exe to get more information on the conflict. Check the Resources tab to get details of the conflict. Refer to the hardware documentation and/or the manufacturer’s Web site for instructions on the correct values that [...]

Device Manager Error CodesAdditionally, 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 1Code Meaning: The device is not configured correctly.
Recommended Resolution: The [...]

The Device Manager utility provides a graphical view of all the hardware installed on the computer along with their associated device drivers and resources. It also acts as a central point to change any hardware settings and update associated device drivers. To access Device Manager on Windows 9x/ME, right-click My Computer and select Properties. Select [...]

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The Device Manager utility provides a graphical view of all the hardware installed on the computer along with their associated device drivers and resources. It also acts as a central point to change any hardware settings and update associated device drivers. To access Device Manager on Windows 9x/ME, right-click My Computer and select Properties. Select [...]

If the device is not getting detected by Plug and Play during system startup, this usually means that you have a non-Plug and Play device. If you have the manufacturer’s CD and/or manual, look for installation instructions. Non-Plug and Play devices are usually older, and require manual allocation of resources, usually through setting jumpers or [...]

If the device is a new installation, Windows should detect the device at startup. One of three things can happen:
1. Windows will already have the required software device drivers and configure the system with or without user prompts
2. Windows will prompt the user for the OS installation CDs to retrieve the required drivers
3. Windows will [...]

With thousands of devices that work with Windows operating systems, it is practically impossible to describe all scenario specific solutions. What remains is to describe a strategy that will help you identify and resolve the problem.
The first step is to determine that the problem is really a hardware conflict at the OS level and not [...]