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Windows Device Manager Code 39 — Driver Corrupted or Missing

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Overview

Windows Device Manager Code 39 means Windows cannot load the device driver because it is corrupted or missing.

Key Details

  • Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)
  • Driver file referenced in registry does not exist
  • Common after failed driver updates
  • May affect any type of hardware device

Common Causes

  • Driver files deleted or corrupted
  • Failed driver update leaving incomplete files
  • Malware removed or damaged driver files
  • Disk errors corrupting driver directory

Steps

  1. 1Uninstall the device and scan for hardware changes
  2. 2Download fresh driver from manufacturer website
  3. 3Run sfc /scannow to repair system driver files
  4. 4Check for malware with Windows Defender full scan

Tags

windowsdriverdriver corrupted or missingwindows-errorfix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — uninstall the device first, then install the fresh driver.