error code 10

[wynboost]

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istoryans,

i got a problem with my hardware..my video card has the proper drivers dala sa manufacturer,but it wont start...ang error kay..."The device won't start (error code 10)"..unsa meaning ani...cge nako og research bout ani sa web pero wala jud na solve..sakto jud iya drivers dala..dli lang jud cya ka lahutay og start or unsa ba..ngano mani...and uban pud nako units lain na hardware...error code 10 pud....hay

[ajol]

what is your video card.

we can look for a suitable driver for it

[butitoy]

or ur rig?

wat is it?

is a workstaion? adesktop? a lappy? or a media center?

kindly post ur specs

[killer_eye]

Using windows error utility:

Error Code 10 = The environment is incorrect.

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Code 10

If the device has a FailReasonString value in its hardware key, that string appears as the error message. The driver or enumerator puts this registry string value there. If there is no FailReasonString in the hardware key, you receive the following error message:
This device cannot start. (Code 10)

Recommended resolution

Device failed to start. Click Update Driver to update the drivers for this device. On the General Properties tab of the device, click Troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard.


Code 10 is a default error code that Device Manager generates when the operating system cannot determine which specific error code to return after an issue occurs. For example, Device Manager may generate a Code 10 error when hardware devices are accessed by a user or by software that is installed on the computer. The Code 10 error resembles the following:
This device cannot start. (Code 10)
Additionally, in a Code 10 error situation, hardware and software on the computer may not function as expected. Or, one or more of these elements may be configured incorrectly.


Typical Code 10 error issues

The Code 10 error pertains mainly to hardware issues and to compatibility issues between hardware and software. Therefore, we recommend that you troubleshoot these issues by focusing on device drivers, on device configuration issues, and on hardware compatibility issues.

Incompatible, outdated, or corrupted device drivers
If you suspect that the Code 10 error is related to incompatible, outdated, or corrupted device drivers, try the following troubleshooting methods:
• Update the hardware’s device driver through Windows Update. To access Windows Update, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
• Download a device driver from the Internet, and then install it.
• If the device was preinstalled on the computer, visit the computer manufacturer's Web site.
• If the device was installed after the purchase of the computer, visit the device manufacturer's Web site.
• If the device was preinstalled on the computer, and the computer manufacturer does not have an updated driver for the device, visit the device manufacturer's Web site.

Important Make sure that the device driver is compatible with Windows XP.

Device configuration issues

If you suspect that the Code 10 error is related to device configuration issues, try the following troubleshooting methods:
• Make sure that the device is enabled in Device Manager. For more information about how to enable a device in Device Manager on a Windows XP-based computer, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

• Make sure that the device is enabled in the computer's BIOS. For more information about how to do this, see the system documentation. You can also contact the computer manufacturer.
• Disable advanced features for the device. For more information about how to do this, see the device documentation. You can also contact the device manufacturer.
• Adjust the configuration settings for the device. For more information about how to do this, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Software and operating system updates

If you suspect that the Code 10 error is related to missing software updates and service packs, try the following troubleshooting methods:
• Install the latest Windows XP service pack. For more information about how to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

• Use Windows Update to install the latest updates for Windows XP. To do this, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
• Install the updates that are specific to the computer or to the device. To do this, we recommend that you visit the computer manufacturer's Web site or the device manufacturer's Web site.

Hardware compatibility issues

If you suspect that the Code 10 error is related to hardware compatibility issues, use the Windows Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) to verify that the device is compatible with Windows XP. To do this, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx)
If the hardware is incompatible with Windows XP, we strongly recommend that you replace the device with a device that is compatible with Windows XP