How To Fix Code 10 (Error 10)
Error Number: | Error 10 | |
Error Name: | Code 10 | |
Error Description: | This device cannot start. | |
Developer: | Microsoft Corporation | |
Software: | Windows Operating System | |
Applies to: | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
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The root causes of Windows 10 errors associated with Code 10 include a missing or corrupt file, or in some cases, a past or present 10-related malware infection. Obtaining a new, uninfected copy of your Windows 10 file will usually resolve the problem. In some cases, the Device Manager is attempting to load a Code 10-related driver that is incompatible or outdated for your OS, therefore we recommend running a driver scan to identify any obsolete device drivers.
Code 10 Errors
Code 10 problems are also known as Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors:
- "A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: Code 10."
- ":( Windows encountered a problem with Code 10 and needs to restart."
- "STOP 0x0A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – Code 10"
- 0x1E - Code 10: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – Code 10
- STOP 0x050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – Code 10
The majority of Code 10 BSOD errors happen after fresh install of new hardware or software (10). There Code 10 errors can happen during 10 installation, while a Code 10-related program is running, while a Microsoft Corporation-related device driver is loaded, or during startup / shutdown. It's important to notate when Blue Screen errors with Code 10 happen, as it helps troubleshoot 10-related problems, and report them back to Microsoft Corporation.
Code 10 Issue Origins
Code 10 BSOD errors are caused by a variety of firmware, hardware, driver, or software problems. Microsoft Corporation-associated hardware or 10 itself can lead to these problems.
More specifically, these Code 10 errors can be caused by:
- Outdated, corrupt, or incorrectly configured Microsoft Corporation/10 device drivers.
- Code 10 entry invalid or corrupt registry entry associated with Code 10 and 10.
- Malware has infected Code 10 (or related 10), creating corruption and Code 10 errors.
- New Microsoft Corporation-related hardware install creating Code 10 conflicts.
- Install of 10 creating Code 10 (or related system file) damage or removal.
- BSOD of Code 10 created by damaged hard drive.
- Memory (RAM) corrupted from Code 10 BSOD.
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