Windows encountered a problem communicating with a device

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many users have reported seeing theerror messageWindows has encountered a problem communicating with a device.

This issue can stop you from being able to install new devices on your PC, and also seems to affect devices that were already installed.

This can cause a lot of problems for you, especially if you get thiserror messageon your work PC, or if you have a deadline to finish your projects.

For these reasons, in today’s article, we will explore the best troubleshooting methods you can apply to solve this issue. Please follow the methods carefully to avoid causing any more complications.

If your PC doesn’t recognize your devices try these methods

1. Unplug your external devices one by one

To try this method, you will need to remove each of the external devices connected to yourWindows 10PC and restart your PC after each one of them.

This will allow you to identify which of your external devices is causing the issue (if any).

2. Restart your PC in Safe mode

Here is what you can do if you see the error message Windows has stopped this device.

3. Perform a hardware clean boot

Conclusion

In this guide, we explored some of the best proven troubleshooting methods to deal with the problem caused by yourWindows 10operating system not being able to communicate with a device.

We would love to know if this guide helped you solve your issue. Please feel free to let us know if it did by using the comment section found below.

Windows encountered a problem communicating with a device#

If your PC doesn’t recognize your devices try these methods#

1. Unplug your external devices one by one#

2. Restart your PC in Safe mode#

3. Perform a hardware clean boot#

Conclusion#