If you're receiving the Code 41 - Windows Successfully Loaded the Device Driver for This Hardware but Cannot Find the Hardware Device error, here's how you can fix it.

Code 41 is a niche problem when if you install a driver for a non-Plug and Play device, but Windows cannot find the device. For the most part, this type of error is most likely seen on Windows XP - Vista.

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.

If you have a different Device Manager error code, here are all the device manager error codes and solutions.

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