Code 43 Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems

Anonymous
2009-11-20T12:35:27+00:00

Essentially, my PC won't recognize my GoGear Opus MP3 player (or iPod nano). However, I am using a USB mouse and keyboard at the moment with no problem. I had this same problem on this PC when I had Vista. I upgraded to 7 hoping this issue would be solved, but it is still there.

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Anonymous
2010-11-28T04:02:25+00:00

I was having the same problem with my ipods. I then, just by chance, decided to use a different cable and to my surprise, this fixed the problem. Both cables appear identical and both cables are original apple ipod cables. I was able to use both cables in my previous computer. However can only use one with my new computer running Windows 7. Hope this helps.

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Anonymous
2009-12-05T12:41:48+00:00

Makavali,

I had code 43 problems with my usb ports until I found a thread on MSI's website.  My front panel usb ports connected to a 9 pin usb header on the motherboard.  Only 8 pins are needed.  If pin 9 has a black ground wire then remove it.  I didnt give this fix much hope but it fixed my problems!  Good luck.

Migarr

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Anonymous
2012-05-11T04:42:14+00:00

People on this thread seem to be having two separate problems.

  1. An external device is not working when plugged in to a USB port
  2. All devices are working normally when plugged in, but the Unknown Device warning persistently pops up, and an Unknown Device is showing in Control Panel -> Devices.

I'm not affiliated with these forums in any official way, but things might go better if we separate the two problems. If all your devices are working despite Unknown Device messages, head over to http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware/unknown-device-usb-error-code-43/27bb21a5-5c93-48ae-b2a6-eb55c7f9174e?page=1&tm=1336711036908 .

If you have a device that doesn't work when you plug it in, stay here. Can we do that?

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-09-22T21:58:06+00:00

    I am having the same code 43 error in Win 7 because of the front panel USB header. Nice Siverstone Sugo case. Had to unplug the headers to stop the pop-up. Can't really replace the cables easily because they are attached to the case. Thinking about cutting the black cable to see what happens but it is the Mother-in Laws puter. Biostar motherboards seem similar to MSI (same optical/spdif connector pinout) so maybe the USB issue is the same. Won't edit the registry...that seems silly. Might also try an internal PCI-USB card with a 9 pin header.... very frustrating!

    Funny thing is the Front headers work fine. Can connect and use USB mouse and keyboard thru the front ports no problem except for the pop-up messages. Tried uninstalling the device  and letting the OS reinstall  but get an error upon detection. Updated the BIOS and chipset drivers to no avail.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-09-07T15:08:35+00:00

    I was having the same problem with my ipods. I then, just by chance, decided to use a different cable and to my surprise, this fixed the problem. Both cables appear identical and both cables are original apple ipod cables. I was able to use both cables in my previous computer. However can only use one with my new computer running Windows 7. Hope this helps.

    hey well i bought an mp4 it looks like ipod

    when i bought it it worked than  i just wanted to put music there and it stoped  and now is not turning

    now  when i put usb in computer is an notification and it says  Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)

    what should i do i asked you because i just thought that you can give me advices how to fix it

    thankyou

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