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Windows Device Manager Code 45 — Device Not Connected

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Overview

Windows Device Manager Code 45 means the device was previously connected but is not currently attached to the computer.

Key Details

  • Currently, this hardware device is not connected. (Code 45)
  • Ghost device from previously connected hardware
  • No action needed unless you want to use the device
  • Common with USB devices that were unplugged

Common Causes

  • USB device was unplugged
  • Bluetooth device out of range
  • Network device disconnected
  • Hardware removed but driver entry remains

Steps

  1. 1Reconnect the device to resolve the error
  2. 2If device is no longer needed, uninstall from Device Manager
  3. 3Show hidden devices to see ghost entries
  4. 4Clean up with Device Cleanup Tool

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not really — it just means the device is not currently connected.