⚡ Hardware Error

Fixed Error Code 19 Windows Start Hardware Device - Complete Solution

📅 Updated: Apr 15, 2026 ⏱️ 20-40 min read ✅ Verified Solutions

⚙️ Device Manager Error

Error Code: 19

Message: "Windows cannot start this hardware device"

Cause: Registry configuration corrupted

Time: 10-20 minutes

Hardware device shows error code 19 in Device Manager: "Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in registry) is incomplete or damaged." Registry settings for device corrupted, preventing Windows from loading driver.

Fix: Uninstall and Reinstall Driver

Driver reinstallation
  1. Device Manager → Uninstall device (check "Delete driver")
  2. Restart computer
  3. Windows reinstalls driver, rebuilding registry entries

FAQ

What if reinstalling doesn't work?

Try System Restore to point before error appeared. Or use registry cleaner to fix corrupted entries (advanced users only).