How To Fix Code 31 (Error 31)
Error Number: | Error 31 | |
Error Name: | Code 31 | |
Error Description: | This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. | |
Developer: | Microsoft Corporation | |
Software: | Windows Operating System | |
Applies to: | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
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In most cases, Code 31 file problems are due to the 31-related file missing or being corrupted by malware or virus. The primary way to resolve these problems manually is to replace the Windows 10 file with a fresh copy. Furthermore, keeping your device drivers updated will help ensure that Code 31-related driver errors are prevented in the future.
Code 31 Errors
Code 31 issues generally involve a Blue Screen of Death error, also known as "BSOD" or "Stop" error:
- "Code 31 error has caused Windows to shut down to prevent computer damage."
- ":( Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some info, and then we’ll restart for you. If you would like to know more, you can search online later for this error: Code 31."
- "STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – Code 31"
- 0x1E - Code 31: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – Code 31
- 0x050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – Code 31
The majority of Code 31 BSOD errors happen after fresh install of new hardware or software (31). There Code 31 errors can happen during 31 installation, while a Code 31-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 31 happen, as it helps troubleshoot 31-related problems, and report them back to Microsoft Corporation.
Problem Sources of Code 31
Blue Screen Code 31 errors are often caused by related hardware, software, device driver, or firmware problems. Microsoft Corporation-associated hardware or 31 itself can lead to these problems.
Primarily, issues with Code 31 get produced by:
- Corrupted, outdated, or wrongly configured device driver (Code 31).
- Code 31 entry invalid or corrupt registry entry associated with Code 31 and 31.
- Malware infestation corrupted Code 31 file or associated 31 files.
- Code 31 conflicts after Microsoft Corporation-related hardware installation.
- Damaged or removed system files after you’ve installed software or drivers related to 31.
- STOP error (Code 31) from corrupt hard disk.
- Code 31 STOP error created from RAM memory corruption.
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