Code 53 - CM_PROB_USED_BY_DEBUGGER

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03/14/2023

This Device Manager error message indicates that the device is reserved for use by the Windows kernel debugger.

Error

53

Display Message (Windows 8.1 and later versions of Windows)

"This device has been reserved for use by the Windows kernel debugger for the duration of this boot session. (Code 53)"

Recommended Resolution (Windows 8.1 and later versions of Windows)

Disable Windows kernel debugging to allow the device to start normally.