How To Fix Code 38 (Error 38)
Error Number: | Error 38 | |
Error Name: | Code 38 | |
Error Description: | Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware because a previous instance of the device driver is still in memory. | |
Developer: | Microsoft Corporation | |
Software: | Windows Operating System | |
Applies to: | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
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In most cases, Code 38 file problems are due to the 38-related file missing or being corrupted by malware or virus. Obtaining a new, uninfected copy of your Windows 10 file will usually resolve the problem. Furthermore, keeping your device drivers updated will help ensure that Code 38-related driver errors are prevented in the future.
Common Code 38 Error Messages
Code 38 errors typically involved a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), or "Stop" error:
- "Windows has shutdown to stop damage to PC caused by Code 38."
- ":( An error from Code 38 has caused a problem and your PC must restart."
- "STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – Code 38"
- 0x1E - Code 38: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – Code 38
- 0x050 - Code 38: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – Code 38
In many cases, Code 38 errors causing a Blue Screen of Death occur after 38-related installation of hardware or software. Ordinarily, Code 38-related Blue Screen errors happen when a Microsoft Corporation-related device driver is loaded, during the install of 38 or related program, or while Windows is starting or shutting down. When seeing your BSOD Code 38 error, please record all occurrences to troubleshoot 38, and to help Microsoft Corporation find the cause.
Root of Code 38 Problems
BSOD problems involving Code 38 are generally created by related hardware, software, device drivers, or firmware. These BSODs can stem from 38 problems, or issues with Microsoft Corporation-related hardware.
Chiefly, complications of Code 38 are due to:
- Outdated, misconfigured, or corrupted 38 device drivers.
- Code 38 or 38 registry keys invalid / corrupted.
- Malware or virus infection corrupting Code 38.
- Conflict of hardware related to install of Microsoft Corporation hardware or Code 38.
- Install of 38 creating Code 38 (or related system file) damage or removal.
- BSOD of Code 38 created by damaged hard drive.
- Memory (RAM) corrupted from Code 38 BSOD.
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