Tips : How to Fix “Reinstall the drivers for this device” in Windows 10 [Error Code 18]

How to Fix “Reinstall the drivers for this device” in Windows 10 [Error Code 18]. Basically, the error code 18 is related to Device Manager with a red or yellow color exclamation mark message “Windows can not recognize the drivers or find them. It means your system having any faulty devices. This type of message indicates that any of your device not working properly or fail to recognize certain drivers in your windows 10 system.

The following are the main reason or occasions when you have to face this issue: –

• When a new device added with your system.
• When you install new driver or any hardware.
• After rebooting your system.
• After un-installation of certain device driver.
• During Windows update.

How to Fix “Reinstall the drivers for this device” in Windows 10 [Error Code 18]

As we know, the issue “Reinstall the drivers for this device” in windows 10 is known as Error code 18. The following are the some fixes to resolve this issue: –

Update the Driver which mark with yellow exclamation message to Fix Reinstall the drivers for this device in windows 10

• Go to Taskbar search box.
• Type in devmgmt.msc under the text field.
• Device Manager option will appear.
• Make a click on it to open.
• Find out the faulty device which having yellow or red colour exclamation mark.
• Make a right click on it.
• Here click on Update Driver option at top from drop down menu.

• Now Hardware Update wizard will open.
• Here, you should select “Search automatically for updated driver software” (note that your PC should have an effectual internet connection).

• Follow the onscreen instruction to complete the process.
• Once, the process of update driver is complete, don’t forget to reboot your system.

Un-Install and Re-install your device driver to Fix Error Code 18 in Windows 10

• Open Run Dialog Box.
• Here, type devmgmt.msc and click OK to proceed further.
• Once the Device Manager window appears on your screen, locate the device with the problem.
• Make a right-click on it.
• Now, from the list of options that appear, click on Uninstall device.

• Once un-installation process finishes, move your mouse to the Device Manager menu bar.
• Here, click on Action button adjacent to File menu option at the top of menu bar.
• Click on Scan for hardware changes option.
• This will eventually make the operating system search for any hardware modifications. If you find any, reinstall the driver right away.

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