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22 February 2024  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
 

Summary
Fix the "Windows cannot start this hardware device (code 19)" error with ease! Our solution will guide you through the steps to resolve this frustrating issue caused by incomplete or damaged registry configuration information. Avoid the headache and get back to smooth sailing with your device. Read on to learn how!



Table of contents

table iconI. Windows cannot start this hardware device (code 19), how to solve it?
table iconII. (Extended information) Use Renee Becca to back up important files
windows cannot start this hardware device code 19

I. Windows cannot start this hardware device (code 19), how to solve it?

When computer devices show “Windows cannot start this hardware device (code 19)” due to incomplete or damaged configuration information in the registry, it may be caused by registry errors or driver failures. This issue can affect hardware devices like DVD and CD drives, USB devices, keyboards, or cameras. Let’s explore solutions together.

1. Restart the computer

Many registry-related errors are temporary, and restarting your computer may resolve Code 19 errors. Simply left click on (Start)-(Power)-(Restart) to see if the problem is resolved.

2. Uninstall and reinstall the device driver

Uninstalling and reinstalling the device driver successfully resolved the “Windows cannot start this hardware device (code 19)” problem, according to user feedback. The steps to try this method are as follows:
Step 1: Right-click on (Start), select (Device Manager) option.
Step 2: Next, right-click the device with the problem and select (Uninstall Device).
uninstall device
Step 3: Restart the computer after the operation is completed, reopen the device manager application, click (Action), and select the (Scan for hardware changes) option.
scan hardware in device manager
Step 4: Select the target device with the mouse and click (Update Driver)-(Automatically Search Driver) to update to the latest version. Alternatively, visit the official website of the device manufacturer to download and install the latest driver.

3. Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

The Windows Troubleshooter can help users detect and resolve system failures, while the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter can fix hardware-related errors.
Method 1: Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter through Windows Settings
Step 1: Start your Windows computer, click (Start) > (Settings) > (Update & Security).
Windows update and security
Step 2: Click (Troubleshoot) on the left, and then click (Other troubleshoot).
select troubleshoot in the left side of windows
Step 3: Click the (Hardware and Devices) – (Run the Troubleshooter) button. If your device with code 19 error is a keyboard or Bluetooth device, select the corresponding device, and then click (Run Troubleshooting).
hardware and device troubleshoot
Method two: Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter from Command Prompt
If the hardware and devices troubleshooter option is not found in Windows settings, it can be run through the command prompt with the following steps:
Step 1: Search for (cmd) in the taskbar, right-click (Command Prompt), and select (Run as administrator).
run as administrator
Step 2: Enter (msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic) to specify the diagnostic package to be run and wait for the command to complete. Refer to Microsoft’s official detailed description of the Msdt command parameters for more information.
DeviceDiagnostic command
Step 3: Click (Next) when the “Hardware and Devices – Troubleshoot and help prevent computer problems” interface appears to detect the problem.
Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
Step 4: When prompted to select a device to troubleshoot, select the device and follow the instructions.

4. Perform System Restore

If you have set up to create a restore point before, you can solve the code 19 error through system restore, but it is recommended that you back up important files in advance. The steps to restore the system are as follows:
Step 1: Right-click on (Start), and select (System).
Step 2: In the (About) interface, select (System Protection).
system ptotection Windows
Step 3: Select the (System Restore) option under the (System Protection) tab, choose the last system restore point before the problem occurred, and click (Next). Confirm the system restore operation by clicking the (OK) button for the command to be executed.
System Restore Point thumb
Some users have solved this problem by uninstalling iTunes and reinstalling the program or performing a fresh installation of the system. It is recommended to back up important files before making major system changes to avoid data loss.

II. (Extended information) Use Renee Becca to back up important files

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2. How to use Renee Becca to back up important files?

Step 1: Download, install, and run Renee Becca on the computer. Select the “File Backup” option in the main interface.

If you need to back up the entire disk or partition data, choose “Disk/Partition Backup”.

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Step 2: Select the source file and destination for the backup, then click "Backup" to start.
If you need regular backups, you can schedule them daily, weekly, or monthly and set the time for automatic backups. Choose from 5 backup schemes in Renee Becca: version chain mode, single version mode, full mode, incremental mode, and differential mode.
how to back up files in renee becca
Step 3: Monitor the backup task progress in the (task) column. Click the (Recovery) button to restore files to the specified hard disk when needed.
recover backup files from renee becca
Step 4: Select the location for file restoration and click the (Recovery) button.
files recovery location