Code 19: Windows Cannot Start This Hardware Device Because Its Configuration Information Is Incomplete or Damaged
By Timothy Tibbetts |
If you're receiving the Code 19 - Windows Cannot Start This Hardware Device Because Its Configuration Information (in the Registry) Is Incomplete or Damaged, here's how you can fix it.
This error can result if more than one service is defined for a device, there is a failure opening the service key, or the driver name cannot be obtained from the service key.
1: 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.
2: Restore From a Restore Point
If you're sure you haven't changed your hardware, updated drivers, or installed new software, you can try to restore from System Restore. We think this one's a longshot, but if all else fails, it might just be what you need. Enable, Disable, Manage, Delete or Create a System Restore Point
3: Try to Repair the Registry
While messing with the registry is rarely fun, Tweaking.Com Windows Repair can resist all of your registry settings back to default. A backup is created when you run Windows Repair, leaving nothing to chance. If the first two steps didn't pan out, then this might just do the trick.
If you have a different Device Manager error code, here are all the device manager error codes and solutions.
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This error can result if more than one service is defined for a device, there is a failure opening the service key, or the driver name cannot be obtained from the service key.
1: 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.
2: Restore From a Restore Point
If you're sure you haven't changed your hardware, updated drivers, or installed new software, you can try to restore from System Restore. We think this one's a longshot, but if all else fails, it might just be what you need. Enable, Disable, Manage, Delete or Create a System Restore Point
3: Try to Repair the Registry
While messing with the registry is rarely fun, Tweaking.Com Windows Repair can resist all of your registry settings back to default. A backup is created when you run Windows Repair, leaving nothing to chance. If the first two steps didn't pan out, then this might just do the trick.
If you have a different Device Manager error code, here are all the device manager error codes and solutions.
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