Symptoms of Code 1 (Error 1)
“Code 1” appears and crashes the active program window.
“This device is not configured correctly.” is displayed when attaching a new hardware device to your computer.
Your PC frequently crashes with Error 1 when trying to use the same hardware device.
Windows runs sluggishly and responds slowly to mouse or keyboard input.
Your computer periodically “freezes” for a few seconds at a time.
These 1 error messages can appear during program installation, while a Microsoft Corporation-related software program (eg. Windows Operating System) is running, during Windows startup or shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping track of when and where your Code 1 error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem.
Causes of Code 1 (Error 1)
Incorrectly configured, old, or corrupted device drivers. (very common)
Corruption in Windows registry from a recent software change (install or uninstall).
Virus or malware infection that has corrupted Windows system files or related drivers.
Driver conflict after installing new hardware.
Faulty hardware.
Device Manager Errors such as “Code 1” can be caused by a variety of factors, so it is important that you troubleshoot each of the possible causes to prevent it from recurring.
