Error codes in Device Manager can be categorized into the following types:
1. Hardware errors: These usually occur when a hardware device is not functioning properly and will be indicated with a yellow exclamation mark beside the device’s name. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device cannot start” or “This device has failed to start”.
2. System resource errors: These usually occur when a device is conflicting with other hardware or software resources in the system. In most cases, these errors are caused by a driver conflict. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device is using a resource that another device is using” or “This device is conflicting with another device”.
3. Device disabled errors: These errors occur when a device has been disabled or is not connected to the system. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device is not connected” or “This device is disabled”.
4. Unrecognized device errors: These errors occur when a device is not recognized by the operating system. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device is not present in the system” or “This device is not found”.
5. Driver errors: These usually occur when a device driver is not functioning properly or the installed device driver is not compatible with the system. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device driver is not functioning properly” or “This device driver is not compatible with the system”.
6. Code 10 errors: These are the most common types of Device Manager errors. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device cannot start” or “This device has failed to start”.
7. Code 12 errors: These errors occur when a device is unable to find enough resources to function properly. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device cannot find enough resources to work properly” or “This device is unable to use the resources it needs to run”.
8. Code 19 errors: These errors occur when a device is having trouble communicating with the system. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device cannot communicate with the system” or “This device is having trouble communicating with the system”.
9. Code 39 errors: These errors occur when a device is having trouble accessing the required drivers to function properly. The error message associated with this type of error will often state “This device cannot access its required drivers” or “This device is having trouble accessing its required drivers”.