Code 12: This Device Cannot Find Enough Free Resources That It Can Use. If You Want to Use This Device, You Will Need to Disable One of the Other Devices on This System.
By Timothy Tibbettson 06/20/2023 |
If you're receiving the Code 12 - This Device Cannot Find Enough Free Resources That It Can Use. If You Want to Use This Device, You Will Need to Disable One of the Other Devices on This System error, here's how you can fix it.
This error message most likely appears on older operating systems from Windows XP through Vista.
The error message is due to a hardware conflict with two devices using the same I/O ports, interrupt, or Direct Memory Access channel.
1: Remove and Reinstall the Device
It's possible that by removing one of the devices causing the conflict and rebooting that Windows will redetect the device and install it properly.
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: Run the Hardware Troubleshooter
In Windows XP - Vista you can go to your Control Panel then Device Manager and find the device causing the problem. Right-click on the device and click Troubleshoot to start the hardware troubleshooter.
3: Update Your BIOS
Head to your motherboard or computer manufacturer website and see if there's a BIOS update that addresses hardware conflicts. Often, the BIOS is where the problem starts.
If you have a different Device Manager error code, here are all the device manager error codes and solutions.
This error message most likely appears on older operating systems from Windows XP through Vista.
The error message is due to a hardware conflict with two devices using the same I/O ports, interrupt, or Direct Memory Access channel.
1: Remove and Reinstall the Device
It's possible that by removing one of the devices causing the conflict and rebooting that Windows will redetect the device and install it properly.
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: Run the Hardware Troubleshooter
In Windows XP - Vista you can go to your Control Panel then Device Manager and find the device causing the problem. Right-click on the device and click Troubleshoot to start the hardware troubleshooter.
3: Update Your BIOS
Head to your motherboard or computer manufacturer website and see if there's a BIOS update that addresses hardware conflicts. Often, the BIOS is where the problem starts.
If you have a different Device Manager error code, here are all the device manager error codes and solutions.
