In Device Manager, error “Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. [Code 43] ” can occur if the device hardware fails or if the device driver fails. Mostly, reinstalling driver can fix the problem. Method 1: Reinstall the driver manually Method 2: Reinstall the driver automatically with Driver Easy To fix this problem,
you can reinstall the driver manually. Follow these steps: 1] In Device Manager, right-click on the problem device and click Uninstall. This is to uninstall the driver. [The screenshot below are taken from Windows 7.] 2] A dialog box may pop up asking you to confirm the installation. Click OK then Device Manager will uninstall the device. 3] After uninstalling the driver, in Device Manager,
click Scan for hardware changes in menu at the top of the Window. Then Device Manager will scan your system and automatically reinstall the device. 4] Restart your computer and see if the code 43 error is fixed. Method
1 may help resolve the problem, but if it doesn’t, you can try to use Method 2 to reinstall the driver automatically with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the
correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks [and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee]:Two methods to reinstall the driver
Method 1: Reinstall the driver manually
Method 2: Reinstall the driver automatically with Driver Easy
1] Download and install Driver Easy.
2] Run Driver Easy and click Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3] Click the Update button next to the problem driver to automatically download the correct version of this driver, then manually install the driver [you can do this with the FREE version].
Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system [this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All].
Hopefully you find the steps helpful on resolving the code 43 error. If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below.
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If you are encountering Nvidia Error Code 43, there are two possible reasons for this error. Perhaps it might be the hardware problem of your graphics card, or it can be the software issue that causes Error Code 43. High temperature, having VIRTU MVP Application, improper connected PCI-E 6 pin cable, and corrupted drivers seem to be the main contributors to this issue. We had research on this and discovered the error could be caused due to several reasons, including those mentioned below:- We have found an effective method that worked for almost every user encountering Error Code 43. Below we attached a batch
file created explicitly for fixing error code 43 against Nvidia eGPU running on a mPCIe, EC, M.2, LUA interface, or desktop PCIe slot. Below are the steps to run a batch file. VIRTU MVP Application allows users to optimize their computers for the best gaming experience. The
application offers faster response time, video processing, and smoother media playback. However, Nvidia does not support the VIRTU MVP Application, which can be why you are getting Error Code 43. To uninstall the VIRTUP MVP application, press the Windows + R keys at the same time As it turns out, a corrupted graphics driver can be the sole reason for this issue. Having
corrupted drivers decreases GPU performance and brings many errors such as this one. So first, we need to remove the graphics driver properly. Many users use the device manager to remove their drivers. Still, some files cannot be removed properly and are being left behind, which can cause errors because when we remove drivers, we want to delete them permanently. Apparently, From the device manager, it does not happen, and when we install new drivers, they conflict with each other, which is
terrible and can cause problems. To remove drivers properly, we use DDU [Display Driver Uninstaller], allowing us to remove drivers without any files left behind. We have
mentioned the almost similar steps for installing the graphics driver, if you have AMD or INTEL graphics card, you either follow the below steps:- If the issue is still there, you may need to check the legitimacy of your Nvidia Card, if your card is
fake, this error could arise until you change the graphics card. In this case, you need to ensure that your card is legit. For that, you have to install GPU-Z, an application that provides vital graphics card information. If your graphics card is fake, you will get a yellow warning with the [FAKE] before the model name of your graphics card. Another solution for this error is to disable automatic updates from windows as it can cause a conflict of drivers, which occurs when windows think it is the latest driver and install the outdated one. The driver you have already installed can conflict with a driver that windows installed. It is called driver conflict that can cause Error Code 43. To avoid
this, you have to disable automatic driver updates from the Local Group Policy Editor.1. Run a Batch File To Resolve Error Code 43
Note: You can use WinRar to extract the folder2. Uninstall VIRTU MVP Application
3. Reinstall NVIDIA Drivers
3.1 Uninstall Graphics Driver
3.2 Install Graphics Driver
4. Check legitimateness Of Nvidia Card
5. Disable Automatically Updating Drivers From Windows
Below are the steps that will help you to disable automatic updates:-
- Press the Windows + R keys simultaneously to open a Run dialogue box
- Type gpedit.msc and hit Enter to open Local Group Policy Editor
Launching Local Group Policy Editor - Once you are in the Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following directoryComputer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update
- For Windows 11 users, expand the Windows Update folder and navigate to Manage updates Offered From Windows Updates
- Now on the right pane,
double click on Do not include drivers with Windows UpdateOpen Driver Setting
- A short Window will appear, click Enabled then click ApplyPreventing Drivers From installing With Windows Updates
- Once done, reinstall the drivers by following the above method.
6. Update BIOS
If the issue is still there, try updating bios as it can aid in fixing the problem. If your bios is outdated, try to update it from the manufacturer’s website and follow all the instructions they mentioned.
7. Run SFC and DISM Commands
Corrupted or missing system files are also included in causing Error Code 43. The easy way to repair corrupted files is by running commands to restore Windows images and files. These commands contain the DLL package and the files that will replace with the corrupted or missing ones.
- To run SFC and DISM commands, click Start Menu and type Command Prompt
- Right-click on the command prompt and choose Run As AdministratorRunning Command Prompt As Administrator
- Once the terminal is launched, insert the following commands one by one and hit Enter
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth sfc /scannowRepairing Corrupted Files - Once it is finished, go to the device manager and check if Error Code 43 persists.
8. Revert System to Previous Restore Point
If none of the methods has worked, we recommend you restore Windows to a working condition. It requires a restore point created before you encounter the error message.
- To utilize a restore point, click Start Menu and type rstrui, and press enter to launch the restore settingsLaunching System Restore Settings
- Click Next and select a restore point then click NextSelecting Restore Point
- In the end, click Finish to start the restore process.Click Finish To Proceed
Above, we have compiled all the solutions that have the potential to fix Error Code 43. If none of the methods worked, we recommend you take your laptop or computer to a repair shop as the problem might come from the hardware.
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