Error Code 43 - How To Fix USB Device Not Recognized

How to fix Error Code 43 if your USB device is not recognized.

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:

Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)

Fix USB Device not Recognized Error Code 43

When you get the above error message then it’s because one of the drivers of the USB controlling the USB device have notified the Windows that the device failed in some manner and that’s why it needs to be stopped. There is no single cause to why this error is occurring because this error can also occur because of corruption of the USB drivers or drivers cache simply need to be flushed.

You will get the following error message depending on your PC:

USB Device not recognized

Unrecognized USB device in Device Manager

USB Device driver software was not successfully installed

Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems.(Code 43)

Windows can’t stop your “Generic volume” device because a program is still using it.

One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

[darkmindtk]

My expensive mechanical keyboard stopped working all of a sudden, and I was worried I would have to spend big bucks to replace it. I followed this guide and by right clicking my generic USB hubs, and reinstalling the drivers, it fixed my problem and now my keyboard works again. Thanks!

[embergamedev]

The problem with this error is it could stem from many different areas.
This video (and so many others) failed to fix my issue, although they had the right thought behind them and if you properly followed those fixes and still didn't get it fixed try this:
Update something called your ACPI drivers (advanced configuration and power interface):
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Go to Start -> Search "Device Manager" -> Computer dropdown -> under that find "ACPI x64-based PC" (yours might have a slightly different name, not sure) -> right-click the ACPI x64-based PC -> Select Update Driver -> Search Automatically for updated driver software -> Restart computer.
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If that doesn't work than you probably need to do what any of these other tutorials tell you. I'm sorry if you are still stuck after this, as it took me forever to just find this ACPI fix by myself with luck.

[mrGAMEINFORMATION]

Do you have any idea why it happens i had it happen for the first time ever took me 10 seconds to fix just wondering why it happened tho

[jerrybootneck]

Tried several videos on youtube and non worked except this one. Thank you.

[film_magician]

YES!! Thank you! I was going through USB dongles like crazy until I found this video. Thank you so much!

[matttate]

Tried 6 different videos 6 different techniques and this one worked!!!
Somehow, randomly, me removing my mouse USB connection completely shut down my wifi capabilities (code 43) and bro! Were back up and running!
Thanks dude for real🤙🤙
(Edit: make sure to restart your computer after these instructions👍)

[psychicoutlawchanel]

April 2019 not recognized warning opens with a brand new device, uninstalled, updated, did all the troubleshotting, had to reinstall everything by creating a restore point. It works but says it is not recognized. Laptop, HP, now what please?

[oeuvre]

I need help, it says Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) and its my Display Adapter. what should I do?

[skeezer]

if i try to uninstall it it freezes the pc, then it freezes when I try to log it in, or fromat it, or do nothing at all...any advice?(PC HPlaptop windows 10)

[hardeep]

thank you so much.. i've been in a mess all day to how to get this thing sorted and then finally found your video. it was really helpful thankyou very much

[pesta]

thank you, that was very simple solution. Last time I had to search for a whole day to solve my usb problems

[dinonuhija]

Tried this and I am still having an issue. I know it's not the USB device because it works on another machine (laptop). Bummer, going to keep looking.

[philpalmer]

Or right click on the Windows icon for the options list. Saves typing.

[commonman]

WiFi Options are not showing... only ethernet options only showing...what can I do?

[happboi]

OMG your the best thank you so much for this fix this was my favorite mouse and I was about to go insane I literally could not even join my meeting because of this thank you so much 🙏🏻

[cattails]

does this work for an unrecognized kindle fire? i tried and it didn't work. i don't know if im supposed to do something different for it or if i'm just stupid..

[Joserae]

I fixed it. Installing it manually worked for me. Thank you very much. I thought it would be a hardware problem or something major.

[neekailamos]

hey sir. my USB not work unknown USB device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)

[Droy]

awesome. worked on my dell 2 in 1 where the trackpad and usb port would turn off simultaneously. this fixed both. Thanks!

[rootenshi]

not sure why so many dislikes. it worked flawlessly. thanks man