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
    2011-04-25T21:07:17+00:00

    I have had this problem arise on many occasions and I have found that simply switching the cable I used always solved my problem. Example, I had to try 3 different cables before Windows 7 would recognize my Canon PowerShot SD870 IS and I had the same issue with my Blackberry Pearl 8120. I hope this is of some help. BTW I did upgrade the firmware of my motherboard with the hopes that it would resolve this issue and it did not. I had issues with the onboard USB ports and the add-in USB card. It was simply the USB to mini-USB cable that had to be changed.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-05-02T11:34:37+00:00

    Thanks Writchey this was so simple yet it helped so much

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