How To Fix Code 19 “Windows cannot start this hardware device” Error on Windows 10/8/7

In this tutorial, learn how to fix code 19 “Windows cannot start this hardware device” error on Windows 10/8/7.

Code 19, the entire error message being Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19), shows that there is an error in the registry of your operating system and it causes serious issues with hardware devices plugged into your system. This might lead to your DVD/CD-ROM drive not working and malfunctioning on your operating system.

If you’re getting Code 19 issues with your DVD/CD-ROM drive, here’s how you can fix it.

How To Fix Code 19 “Windows cannot start this hardware device” Error on Windows 10/8/7

WARNING: Editing registry incorrectly may cause serious system problems. So we would recommend you back up the registry in case you want to restore it.

Step 1. First, restart your computer. Then sign in to Windows as administrator.

Step 2. Open Device Manager. Locate and expand the category DVD/CD-ROM drives. Right-click on the DVD/CD-ROM device under this category. Select Uninstall, and then reboot your Windows PC.

Step 3. Delete LowerFilters & UpperFilters from the registry

3.1. Open Registry Editor by pressing Windows Key + R then type regedit in Run dialog box.

3.2. Go to the following location by using the navigation pane on the left side:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > System > CurrentControlSet > Control > Class

3.3. Once you’ve expanded all the aforementioned folders, locate and click the following registry subkey {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} key.

3.4. From the right-hand window pane, find and delete both the LowerFilters key and the UpperFilters key. If you do not find the LowerFilters key and the UpperFilters key, select all files and delete them all.

3.5. Close the Registry Editor.

Step 4. Reboot your computer and then check to see if the problem resolves.

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