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This Device is not Present (Code 24): How to Fix
This error may appear if you simply remove a device
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many of our readers have encountered theThis device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed. (Code 24)in Device Manager. This is a minor Windows error you can fix in no time by using our solutions below.
Why do I see the This device is not present (Code 24) error?
This error can appear for many reasons, but we will highlight the most important below:
Now that we know what are the roots of this issue, let’s fix the problem quickly.
How do I fix the This device is not present (Code 24) error?
Before starting to tweak the software on your PC, crosscheck these methods from the list:
If these prerequisite measures didn’t fix the problem, start performing the solutions below.
1. Update or reinstall the driver
If the system can’t find a suitable driver for your device, visit the manufacturer’s website and download the right one for your system.
Then again, it’s no need to spend lots of time searching for the right drivers. That is because you have tailored software applications.
This popular tool will start by scanning your overall system to find outdated drivers, thus updating them all automatically in a single click.
⇒Get Outbyte Driver Updater
2. Perform SFC and DISM scans
The SFC and DISM scans will fix any potential problems with the system files and the drive.
That’s it! We hope that the solutions from our guide helped you fix the This device is not present (Code 24) error.
We also recommend checking our guide onwhat to do if the USB device is not recognized in Windows 11.
If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments section below.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
