Code 10: The device cannot start

Updated: May 26, 2010

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista

Device Manager displays the following message in the Device Properties dialog box, on the General tab, in the Device Status text box:

This device cannot start. (Code 10)

Diagnosis

The device failed to start.

Resolution

Try any of the following to resolve the problem:

• Click Update Driver to update the drivers for this device.

• Run an automated troubleshooting service from the Microsoft Support Web site (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=192795).

• Contact the device manufacturer’s technical support for further assistance.