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Fix This Device is Either Not Present, Not Working properly (Code 10)

If any device connected to your computer is not working, the first step is to check its status in Device Manager. Device Manager will show the current status of the component.

If there is a problem, you can see an error code with helpful information to resolve the issue. This tutorial explains device manager error code 10 and the solution to fix it.


Device Manager Error code 10 says it cannot detect the device.


It tells the device cannot be detected by the computer. Error code 10 comes with the following message: This device is either not present, not working properly, or does not have all the drivers installed. (Code 10).

Now, let us check the troubleshooting steps to resolve it.



Standard Procedure to Fix Device Manager Error Code 10

  1. Check Connectivity

    If the device has a loose connection with your computer, the device manager will show you the error message 'This device is either not present, not working properly, or does not have all the drivers installed. (Code 10)'.


    Check the user manual and ensure the connection is proper.



  2. Reseat the unit

    It is an extension of the first step. Disconnect the device and reconnect it. Check if the issue persists. This procedure is easy for USB devices because they offer plug-and-play support.

    For example, if you use a USB wireless adapter to connect your PC to a WiFi network, you may disconnect the adapter and reconnect. After reconnecting the adapter, check for the issue.



  3. Update Driver

    In most cases, an outdated driver causes the alert 'This device is either not present, not working properly, or does not have all the drivers installed (Code 10)'.


    Update the current driver installed with the latest driver available.


    You can do it from Device Manager by selecting the hardware that shows issues. To access DM on your computer, follow the instructions in the link below.



If you do not know how to update an outdated hardware driver, follow the instructions in the link below. You can use the same method for every hardware unit.



If the reason your PC does not detect the hardware component is an outdated driver, you will no longer get the error code 10.



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