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Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43)

By: Waseem Patwegar

If you are unable to access USB Drive or USB Device on your computer due to Code 43 error message, you will find below a number of methods to fix this problem in Windows 10.

Fix Error Code 43 in Windows 10

Windows Has Stopped This Device Code 43

Error Code 43 on a Windows computer is generated by the Device manager and it is usually displayed with the following message.

“Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)”

In general, Code 43 error is usually generated due to the device driver failing to load, being unable to communicate with the USB Device or crashing due to a problem.

This could be due to a variety of reasons, ranging from minor glitches and corrupted device drivers to the USB Device becoming corrupted or faulty.

1. Restart the Computer

Many times this problem can be fixed by restarting the computer to fix minor software or hardware glitches causing this problem on your computer.

1. Close all active programs, browser tabs, files and Restart your computer.

2. After the computer Restarts, see if the USB drive or the device that was bothering you is now being recognized by your computer.

2. Disconnect Computer from Power Supply

If the USB Drive or Device is still not being recognized, make sure you try this fix before going to other methods.

1. Shut down the Computer and disconnect from power supply (unplug the Power Cord). If you are using a Laptop, remove the battery.

2. Wait for about 5 minutes > connect Power Supply to the computer and Restart your device.

Don’t be surprised if your Computer is now able to recognize the USB Device. If it does not, try other methods as provided below.

3. Update Device Drivers

The problem might be due to the Device Drivers on your computer not being updated.

1. Right-Click on the Start button and click on Device Manager option.

Windows 10 Start Button and Device Manager Tab

2. On Device Manager Screen, expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers entry > right-click on the Unknown device and click on Properties.

Faulty Device Listed on Device Manager Screen

3. On the next screen, go to Driver tab and click on Update Driver button.

Update Driver Option in Windows 10

4. On the next screen, click on Search Automatically for updated driver software option.

After installing the updated driver, see if your computer is able to recognize the USB device.

4. Uninstall & Reinstall Device Drivers

The next fix is to uninstall the faulty device driver and make your computer to install the right driver.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.

2. On Device Manager screen, right-click on Unknown Device and click on Uninstall Device option.

Uninstall Faulty Device

3. Unplug the USB Device from your computer.

4. Reinsert the USB Device, right-click on the Action tab and click on Scan for hardware changes.

Scan Computer for Hardware Changes

5. Change Power Management Setting For USB Root Hub

Sometimes this problem can be caused by the default tendency in Windows 10 to switch OFF Power supply to unused USB ports.

1. Right-Click on Start button and click on Device Manager option.

2. On Device Manager Screen, right-click on USB Root Hub and click on Properties.

USB Root HUB Properties Option in Windows 10

3. On the Properties screen, click on Power Management tab and uncheck the option for “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” and click on OK.

Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power Option in Windows 10

4. Repeat the above steps for other USB Root Hubs (If any) and Restart your computer.

6. Disable Fast Startup

The Fast Startup feature in Windows 10 has also been blamed for causing this problem.

1. Go to Settings > System > click on Power & Sleep in the left pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and on Additional Power Settings Link.

Additional Power Settings Option On Windows Settings Screen

2. On Power Options Screen, click on Choose What the Power Buttons Do link.

Choose What Power Buttons Do

3. On the next screen, scroll down to “Shutdown Settings” and uncheck Turn on fast startup option.

Disable Fast Startup Option in Windows 10

4. Click on Save Changes button.

Restart the computer and see if the USB device is now working on your computer.

7. Disable USB Selective Suspend Setting

The default setting in Windows 10 is to conserve power by suspending power supply to inactive USB devices.

However, this power saving setting can sometimes lead to Code 43 and other types of USB Device Not Recognized Errors in Windows 10.

1. Go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep, scroll down and click on Additional Power Settings Link.

Additional Power Settings Option On Windows Settings Screen

2. On Power Options screen, click on Change Plan Settings link located next to the current Power Plan.

Change Power Plan Settings Option in Windows 10 Control Panel

3. Next, click on Change Advanced Power Settings link.

Change Advanced Power Settings in Windows 10

4. On the next screen, click on USB Settings > USB selective suspend setting and select disabled option for “Plugged In” and also for “On Battery” in case you are using a Laptop.

USB Selective Suspend Settings Option in Windows 10

5. Click on OK to save above settings.

8. Check For Updates

Check to see if an update is available for your computer.

Go to Settings > Updates & Security > click on Windows Update in the left pane. In the right-pane, click on Check For Updates button.

Check for Windows Updates

If Updates are available, the latest available device drivers will also be installed on your computer.

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