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A Driver Cannot Load On This Device [Solved]
Check whether your drivers are updated to the latest version
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Updated onApril 9, 2024
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Drivers are a critical piece of software that facilitates the relay of commands between the OS and the respective device. But what do you do if you encounter theA driver cannot load on this deviceerror in Windows?
You will see this error message when booting the OS, and its effect may or may not be distinctly visible initially, depending on the driver affected. But, over time, the driver may stop functioning with the respective device.
So, you must troubleshoot the error. Also, in most cases, the malfunctioning driver is listed in the error box, which makes it easy for you to proceed.
How can I fixA driver cannot load on this device?
1. Update the affected driver
Most of the time, simply updating the driver is likely to fix theA driver cannot load on this deviceerror in Windows 11. So, check if there’s an update listed for the driver from Windows itself and install it.
In case you don’t find a newer version listed in the Windows Update section, try the otherways to update the driver. Here, you just need to check if the device manufacturer has uploaded the latest driver version on their website.
2. Disable the memory integrity feature
Memory integrity is a security feature in Windows that prevents the installation of incompatible or potentially harmful drivers.
So, if a bad driver is trying to gain access, the feature will block that thereby leading to theA driver cannot load on this deviceerror in Windows 11 or Windows 10.
Here are some variations of this error:
Also, for more details on driver-related issues, especially if you encounter an error statingAn exception occurred in the driver: Could not find driver (driver cannot load on this device), refer to our comprehensive guide.
The two methods here have fixed the error for most users. However, if it persists, you canperform a system restoreorreset Windows 11 to its factory settings.
Find outwhat to do if a driver is missing when installing Windows, since this would prevent you from installing the latest iteration and upgrading the OS.
Tell us which fix worked and which driver you had trouble with in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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