Error Code 43 - How To Fix USB Device Not Recognized

Error Code 43 - How To Fix USB Device Not Recognized

The Code 43 error is one of several Device Manager error codes. It's generated when Device Manager stops a hardware device because the hardware reported to Windows that it's having some kind of unspecified problem.

Fix USB Device not Recognized Error Code 43: The error message “USB Device not Recognized Error Code 43” in the device manager can occur if the USB hardware or the driver fails. The error Code 43 means the device manager has stopped USB device because the hardware or the driver have reported to Windows that it has some kind of issue. You will see this error message in Device Manager when the USB Device is not recognized:

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
usb device not recognized windows 11
usb device not recognized windows 11 code 43
usb device not recognized windows 11 mouse
usb device not recognized after reboot
usb device not recognized by windows 11

USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices are flash drives, external hard drives, webcams, mouse and more besides. Thus, USB devices are the most external hardware. When you connect an external device to desktop or laptop, Windows might not always recognize it.

If that happens, an error message will state, “The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it.” Device Manager will tell you “Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43).”

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 11 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.

[garic]

windows is such a trash OS, each new iteration comes with a bundle of bugs and errors like these. I've done these steps several times to use the same basic periferals like wireless mouse, keyboard and headsets with dongles.

[WhatFunTimes]

Tried everything to fix this issue that I could find online... I even bought a brand new USb audio interface! Still happening. :(

[darkwizard]

THANK YOU SO MUCH
I went through so much, so many tutorial videos, so much TEXT, so many drivers, to discover that all I had to do was unplug my USB ports, turn the computer off and on... seriously, you saved my life, but I'm so frustrated and relieved at the same time 😅

[gerylmarconi]

I was kind of hesitant at first to watch the video due to only having 19 likes at the time I watched it, but REALLY helpful info. I tried it and it worked. Thank you very much sir.

[morbid]

This helped. I was losing my mind with this until I just shut down my computer and pulled the power cord out. I even went to the length of disconnecting the USB 3 cable inside my PC case then reinserting it just to be safe and it resolved my issues. Thanks

[vembrace]

You and your video just saved me for bashing my head against a wall. Thank you.

[staralliance]

Removing the battery worked. Thank you very much.

[vexi]

this fixed my usb problem + my bluetooth wasnt turning on (unplugging battery)

[GordonFreemanC]

Thank you so much, I had a problem with a 3rd party xbox 360 controller, Suddenly, it was not recognized by Windows 10. I tried everything, but the solution for me was in Device manager, I reinstall usb hubs and now Windows recognizes controller again. Cheers and thank you again !

[fortniteawesomeparodies]

Thanks, uninstalling the controller and restarting my PC fixed it!

[jerrysyd]

I guess the first thing is you should change another usb cable first, I had same issue I saw in another forum saying changing cable then I plug in my high quality cable, it just works.

[GTAJKR]

Thanks so much, I was having problem with my oppo to windows 10. I unistall the usb device as you show it, restarted my pc and plug in the Oppo phone. Thanks so much

[nunocarvalho]

Thanks very much, had problem with usb drivers and tried lot things and only this worked, thanks man 😀

[TheKutthroatKid]

what does sfc stand for and what does the scan do?

[OldManXanditz]

Thanks! Worked with the re-installation only!

[noir]

The cmd command fixes it, but I have to run it every time the computer shutdowns or it fails to recognize it again

[DD-]

I Erased EVERYTHING with a fresh install and NOTHING helped!!! I really think it looks like it might be a hardware problem!

[armandoarroyo]

Hey man, Thanks a lot! it partially worked for me, I was having issues with a 3.2 external enclosure SSD and reinstalling the drivers fixed my issue, the problem is that when ejecting the external SSD and when not receiving the notification that is safe to remove the device I have the same issue again and have to re-do de process, any advice?

[lakera]

Uninstalling and using a different cord worked for me thank god. Welp, hopefully it lasts long enough until I can buy another

[royalfashionsstore]

not resolve that way my problem code 43 error for usb