Code 43 occurs, which means Windows has lost communication with the drive. Sometimes there will be occurrences of error messages: Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43).
Resolve this problem by following this procedure:
Desktop:
When you are using a desktop computer, connect the drive directly to the back of the computer.
Try again
Notebook:
For notebook computers, try USB ports available.
Replace the USB cable. Try again.
Other available steps:
Run diagnostics. If the drive fails, replace it.
Test the drive for Windows.
Run checkdisk.
Update computer’s USB drivers.
The very first thing to do is check whether Code 43 causes the issue. Open the Windows Device Manager:
Tap on the Windows-key
There you will have to type devmgmt.msc
Hit the Enter key on the keyboard.
When Device Manager does not highlight a problematic device, check the Display Adapters and Universal Serial Bus controllers sections. Device Manager highlight the problematic device with a yellow exclamatory mark.
Double-click to open properties.
The properties window highlight status on the general tab.
Fix Error Code 43 on Windows:
Once verified that Windows has stopped error code 43, there is a need to fix the issue.
Fix 1: Restart the PC
Fix 2: Unplug, and again plug in the device
Fix 3: Removing other USB devices
Fix 4: Uninstalling Drivers
Check for the issue.
Tap on the Windows-key
There you will have to type devmgmt.msc
Hit the Enter-key.
Double-click on the device to remove the drivers
Select the Driver tab afterwards.
Locate the “uninstall driver”. The alternative is the “uninstall device” button.
Select the “ok” or “uninstall” option.
Scan the PC.
Select Action > Scan
Wait until the scan completes.
Fix 5: Updating Drivers
Right-click on the device that will be located on Device Manager
Select “Update Driver Software”. Windows checks for updated drivers
Download and install them.
When no new driver is found, check the manufacturer’s website.
Final words
These steps have fixed the issue Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems.
