Code 10
This device is either not present, not working properly, or does not have
all the drivers installed. (Code 10). Try upgrading the device drivers for
this device.
To resolve this error code, make sure the device is connected to the
computer correctly. For example, make sure all cables are plugged in fully
and that all adapter cards are properly seated.
Follow the suggested solution button and update the device driver. It may be
possible to remove the device and redetect it using the Add New Hardware
wizard.
Troubleshooting Device Manager Issues in Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_dm.htm
Troubleshooting Device Conflicts with Device Manager
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q310126
To remove Unknown or Other Devices: You can delete the non-present devices
from registry. To determine the hardware key of the device:
Go to Start/Run/CMD. At the command prompt, type the following commands and
press enter after each line:
set DEVMGR_SHOW_DETAILS=1
set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1
start devmgmt.msc
Click the View menu and select Show hidden devices. Right click the device
you want to delete and click Properties. Click the Details tab.
Select Device Instance ID. The value of Device Instance ID is the hardware
key of the device.
For example, if you see the value is Root\Image\0000, the full hardware key
is:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\
Root\Image\0000
Then go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to the key. The data of the
Driver value is the software key of the device. Delete both the hardware
key and software key.
