{"id":21310,"date":"2024-02-27T17:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T11:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=21310"},"modified":"2024-02-27T17:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T11:54:51","slug":"driver-corrupted-or-missing-code-39-fixed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/driver-corrupted-or-missing-code-39-fixed\/","title":{"rendered":"Error: The Driver May Be Corrupted or Missing (Code 39) {FIXED}"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have recently encountered the \u201cWindows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupt or missing. (Code 39)\u201d error message after connecting a device to your PC, this post can help you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This error code is sensitive as it makes the device unusable. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can appear due to either of the following reasons &#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing\/Incompatible driver for a particular device.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Registry Error<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, the issue can be resolved easily, as there are several fixes that you can try. What are these fixes? Let\u2019s find out!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ways to Fix \u201cWindows Cannot Load the Device\u2026\u201d Error on Windows<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While trying to resolve the issue, the first thing you should do is restart your computer. In several situations, your PC\u2019s memory registers face a temporary glitch due to overuse or long usage in a single run. If you do not restart your computer regularly or always use hibernation mode, this can be a good solution to such errors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the restart does not work, do not panic; other fixes can get things done. Look at the following ways to resolve the driver that may be corrupted or missing an error on the PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 1 &#8211; Unplug and Replug the Device<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get Error 39 after plugging in a device on your PC, it is possible that the PC has not read the device properly or was loosely connected. In both situations, it is advised that you &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disconnect the device immediately and connect it again to a different port.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the connection thoroughly and identify if it is loosely connected.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that original accessories, such as the connecting cable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the device\u2019s functioning by connecting the same to another PC. This will clear if the error lies in the device or your PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After checking all the factors and balancing them out, you should try using the device again, and the error should not appear. Compatibility is crucial for the smooth connectivity of a device. Hence, pay attention to these factors, and the issue can be controlled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 2 &#8211; Update the Drivers for The Problematic Device<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If connectivity is not an issue, and you are facing Error Code 39 on your PC, the only culprit left is the driver in question. First, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/identify-if-your-pc-drivers-need-updates\/\">ensure that the error exists due to the driver<\/a>. To do so, you must check the driver&#8217;s properties to find the status and then update it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you do it &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Go to the Start Menu and look for Device Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15851\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/search-for-Device-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"search for Device Manager\" width=\"954\" height=\"823\" sizes=\"(max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In the Device Manager, spot the driver showing the error.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14253\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/in-Device-Manager-find-keyboard.png\" alt=\"in Device Manager find keyboard\" width=\"512\" height=\"502\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Expand the device category and double-click on the driver to open its properties.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; You may find the status tab in the Properties window. Check whether the status says \u201cThe Device Driver is Working Fine.\u201d Or it shows the driver may be corrupt or missing an error. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-manager-4.jpg\" alt=\"device manager - status tab\" width=\"971\" height=\"702\" sizes=\"(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; After checking if the error exists, right-click on the driver and click on the Update Driver option to initiate the update process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14335\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/select-Update-driver-option.png\" alt=\"select Update driver option\" width=\"452\" height=\"231\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While performing these steps, you will realize that the process is not easy to finish, and you must perform the same for every driver. This is why we recommend you opt for a better way and use Advanced Driver Updater.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a dedicated application that allows you to finish driver updates much quicker. All you have to do is &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Download and install the app on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21310,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/21310\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'driver-corrupted-or-missing-code-39-fixed', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Run the app and initiate the process with the Start Scan Now button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13002\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/click-on-start-scan-in-advanced-driver-updater.png\" alt=\"click on start scan in advanced driver updater\" width=\"512\" height=\"392\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Once the scan is complete, you get a list of outdated drivers on the PC. Click on Update All to start the update process and let it run independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13843\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-on-Update-all-to-update-outdated-driver.png\" alt=\"Click on Update all to update outdated driver\" width=\"512\" height=\"396\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have finished the process, restart your PC and check if the error code 39, the driver may be corrupted or missing, is still present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always prioritize keeping the drivers updated automatically with Advanced Driver Updater, as it allows you to schedule the scans for the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 3 &#8211; Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still face the issue after updating the existing drivers, you may face a compatibility issue. The best way to handle such issues on Windows is by using its native troubleshooting methods. Windows has a dedicated troubleshooter for hardware. Here\u2019s how you run it &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Press Win+R to open the run search.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In the Run search, use the command msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic and hit enter to open the troubleshooter. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6996\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/07\/msdt.png\" alt=\"msdt\" width=\"398\" height=\"205\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Run the troubleshooter by clicking on Next and following the instructions on the screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14947\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hardware-and-devices-troubleshooter-option.png\" alt=\"hardware and devices troubleshooter option\" width=\"512\" height=\"392\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the end of the troubleshooting, your hardware issues will be resolved, and you will experience a better performance of the device you have connected. Not to mention, the driver may be corrupted or missing error code 39, which is also resolved after running the troubleshooter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After running these fixes, you should be able to resolve the issue. If you face any issues using the fixes mentioned above, feel free to ask for help. these fixes will make it easier for you to do it yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for reading. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fixed-i2c-hid-device-driver-not-working\/\">How to Fix the I2C HID Device Driver Not Working Issues \u2013 Windows 11\/10<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have recently encountered the \u201cWindows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupt or missing. 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