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Discus and support Error 'The device cannot start. Code 10' on Windows 11 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; The error is in the "standard NVMe express controller." Windows doesn't recognize an NVMe. I already tried everything: the other port, updated drivers,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Luis Alvear, Mar 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM.

  1. Error 'The device cannot start. Code 10' on Windows 11


    The error is in the "standard NVMe express controller." Windows doesn't recognize an NVMe. I already tried everything: the other port, updated drivers, and chipsets. The issue began when I updated the BIOS and did a clean install of Windows, the new BIOS does recognize the NVMe, but Windows doesn't. The error has code 10. This device cannot start, and an adapter hardware error has occurred.Gigabyte B650M DS3H BIOS: F32NVMe XPG Spectrix S40GWindows 11Idk if you guys can give a hand

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    Error 10 (device doesn't start) while trying to load a VCP to a USB serial converter on Windows 10

    HI Joost,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

    I understand your concern about accessing the USB device on your computer. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • Is this issue specific to the device (Are you able to connect any other device to your computer)?
    • Were you able to see any error code/ error message along with Error 10?
    • What is the make and model of your device?

    Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter as it checks
    for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

    • Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
      Troubleshooting and select it.
    • Click on view all option on the upper left corner.
    • Select the Hardware and Device options from the list.
    • Click Next to run the Hardware and Device
      Troubleshooter.

    Step 2: I suggest you to refer to the Microsoft support article, refer to the section Error code: 10, try the troubleshooting steps suggested and check if it helps.

    Error codes in Device Manager in Windows

    Step 3: I suggest you to download and install the pending updates on your computer.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type
      updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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