This Device is Not Configured Correctly. (Code 1) - Quick Fix

Have you ever faced the Device Manager error code 1? The complete error code is:

You will get this message only if your computer has problems with the installed device driver. It says your computer cannot configure a device due to the driver issues.

The complete error code 1 is: This Device is Not Configured Correctly. (Code 1). To update the drivers for this device, click Update Driver.

This article explains the Device Manager error code 1 and the solution.

If your computer finds the driver software installed for a hardware component is not working or is outdated, the Device Manager will show error code 1.

Another reason for This Device Is Not Configured Correctly. (Code 1) error is a corrupted driver.

David Hanratty asked me this question in the comment section. David's assumption is correct.

We have learned the reasons for the Windows device error code 1. We will go for the solution now.

We have a two-step solution to fix the error message This Device Is Not Configured Correctly. (Code 1).

The first method is to update the driver with the latest version. If it does not fix the problem, we will remove the hardware from the PC and do a clean install.

1. Update Driver

   The quick fix for the Device Manager error code 1 is to update the device driver. We have a dedicated tutorial that explains the complete process of driver updates.

   To learn how to update the driver installed on your PC, click the link below.

   How to update Driver?
   
   

   Search the manufacturer's website to find the latest driver. For example, if your wireless adapter gives you the error code 1, search (the adapter )manufacturer's website.

   
   

   Reboot your computer after updating the driver. If you still get the error code 1, go to the next solution.

   Dheeraj Malhotra confirmed this solution in his comment. He fixed this device manager error code 1 after updating the driver.

   
   

2. Remove the Device

   If the updated driver fails to fix the problem, you may want to delete the device from Device Manager (DM). After deleting the hardware, you can reconnect it using the Add New Hardware Wizard.

   One of CoreNetworkZ.com's regular readers, Tejasswi Rao, mentioned she gets this error code while connecting her 5G data card. I recommend Tejasswi follow this step.

   Windows 11 and 10 do not need any hardware wizard to detect new hardware. So, after uninstalling the hardware, you can download and install the latest driver. It will automatically allow the Operating system to detect the device.

   George Bell says his WiFi adapter gives this error code 1. I recommend George to open the cabinet and remove the device. After cleaning the device, reconnect and check.

If you are still getting error code 1 even after following both steps, it is time to check the hardware documentation of the device.

So you must double-check whether the unit you are trying to configure on your computer supports the Operating system and other system settings.

If you have migrated from an older Windows version to Windows 11 recently, there is a chance to see this popup due to compatibility issues.

Though Windows 11 has the feature to run a program designed for older versions, it may show warnings. You can use the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" feature to run the program or hardware unit for the current Microsoft OS version.

1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/error-codes-in-device-manager-in-windows-524e9e89-4dee-8883-0afa-6bca0456324e