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Code 15: This code means the device's resources are conflicting with another device's resources. To resolve this error code, see the "Troubleshooting Conflicting Hardware" topic in Windows Help, or see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article Q133240: Troubleshooting Device Conflicts with Device Manager.

Solution : Check Hardware Troubleshooter

Code 16: This code means the device was not fully detected. When a device is not fully detected, all of its resources may not be recorded. To resolve this error code, click the Resources tab in the device's properties to manually enter the settings.

Solution : None

Code 17: This code means the hardware is a multiple-function device and the .inf file for the device is providing invalid information on how to split the device's resources to the child devices. To resolve this error code, use Device Manager to remove the device and then run the Add New Hardware wizard in Control Panel. If you continue to receive this error code, please contact the hardware's manufacturer about an updated .inf file.

Solution : Update Driver

Code 18: This code means that an error has occurred and the device needs to be reinstalled. To resolve this issue, follow the recommended solution. If that does not work, try removing the device from Device Manager and then running the Add New Hardware wizard in Control Panel.

Solution : Reinstall Driver

Code 19: This code means the registry returned an unknown result. To resolve this issue, follow the recommended solution, which will run Scanreg.exe. If this does not resolve the issue, type scanreg /restore from a command prompt. Finally, remove the device from Device Manager, and then re-detect it using the Add New Hardware wizard in Control Panel.

Solution : Check Registry

Code 20: This code means VxD Loader (Vxdldr) returned an unknown result. For example, there could a version mismatch between the device driver and the operating system. To resolve this issue, follow the recommended solution. If that does not work, try removing the device from Device Manager and then running the Add New Hardware wizard in Control Panel.

Solution : Update Driver

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