Device Cannot Work Properly (Code 14): How to Fix this Error

Fixing issues sorrounding device drivers is often very effective

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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You must have stumbled upon the error messagethis device cannot work properly until you restart your computer (code 14)on your Windows device.

This usually indicates a conflict between the device drivers and another software component or hardware device, and we will explore the best fixes in this guide.

What causes error code 14 on the PC?

The primary causes are usually any of the following:

How do I fix this device cannot work properly until you restart your computer (code 14)?

Before trying anything complex, try the following:

If none of the above worked, continue to the solutions below.

1. Reinstall your graphics driver

Alternatively, you may use an automatic software maintenance tool to avoid the stress of manually reinstalling or updating drivers.

⇒Get Outbyte Driver Updater

2. Update the graphics driver

3. Run the Device and hardware troubleshooter

4. Modify the Registry

The solutions above are all you need to fix this problem. Not all of them will work in every situation, so you should start with any that feels more applicable to your situation.

You may go through our guide onopening the Registryif you face any difficulty.

In the comments section below, let us know if you have successfully resolved the error.

Device Cannot Work Properly (Code 14): How to Fix this Error#

What causes error code 14 on the PC?#

How do I fix this device cannot work properly until you restart your computer (code 14)?#

1. Reinstall your graphics driver#

2. Update the graphics driver#

3. Run the Device and hardware troubleshooter#

4. Modify the Registry#