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Anonymous
2019-10-23T02:06:43+00:00

Im getting a device status message in devince manager when I plug in my usb cable.  This device cannot start (code10)

A device which does not exist was specified.

Thanks for the help.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-10-24T08:32:56+00:00

    WINUSB says everything is good, Ive tried unistalling and letting it reinstalling (no good), When I update it says I have the most current version, Ive updated from version 1809 to 1903, I tried the regedit (there is no upper and lower filters to delete).

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  2. Kapil Arya 37,796 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-10-23T08:54:54+00:00

    Hello,

    Please try official Windows USB troubleshooter:

    http://download.microsoft.com/download/D/B/B/DBBF8048-0817-40DC-817D-395652B870FF/WinUSB.diagcab

    Also refer this fix:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-this-device-cannot-start-code-10-in-windows-10

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-10-23T02:10:04+00:00

    Hi Kevin. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Guardian Moderator here to help you.

    See fixes here for Code 10 Device cannot start:

    https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-fix-code-10-err...

    For USB drive not detected issue, first try steps here: https://mspoweruser.com/solved-usb-device-not-r...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a51ebmVaqN4

    Try all other USB ports.

    Go to Settings > Devices > Autoplay, see if the Device is listed. From it's dropdown menu change it to what you want it to do when plugged in. Restart PC.

    In Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button, look for devices in error with a yellow (!) exclamation mark, right click to Update Driver > Automatically. If that fails choose Update Driver > Browse > Let Me Pick and try all previous drivers. Next try uninstalling the driver to let it reinstall. If that fails follow the steps in http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... to trace the hardware ID to install the correct driver.

    Update your Chipset and USB drivers from the PC maker's Support Downloads web page for your full model number, HP Serial Number, or Dell Service tag from the sticker on PC.

    Compare the latest drivers with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Make sure you have the latest BIOS, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

    If no newer or this doesn't help, then go to the USB category in Device Manager, open each Enhanced, Hub and Host controller, from Driver tab select Roll back if available, or if not choose Uninstall.

    If your keyboard and mouse are USB, first program the power button to effect the needed restart after Rolling back or uninstalling the driver. Go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep > Additional Power Settings > Choose what Power buttons do to choose Shutdown.

    Run the System File Checker from https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow.... If the SFC cannot repair broken files in 3 attempts, check the image file integrity using DISM from Step 10 of this checklist: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

    Run the Hardware Troubleshooter at Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.

    You can check which Updates were installed just before this happened, then uninstall them at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Installed Update History - look first for installed drivers. Then you can hide these Updates using the Hide Updates tool: https://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent...

    You can also try to System Restore to a point before this happened, then check for Updates using the Hide Updates Tool to block the Updates offered: http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/how-t...

    If nothing else helps you can run a Repair Install by installing the Media Creation Tool and choosing from it to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows in about an hour while saving your files, apps and most settings, solves many problems while also bringing it up to the latest version 1809 which you need anyway and by the most stable method. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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