Multiple device failure (Code 12) after Windows 10 Creators Update

Anonymous
2017-09-03T11:49:17+00:00

Hi all,

I was given a computer to fix that showed multiple 'This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use (Code 12)' errors in the Device Manager. It is a quite old Sony VAIO VGN-N29VN.

I reinstalled Windows from scratch but the problem reappeared after applying the Creators update. As of now, multiple devices show the Code 12 error and are unusable. In some cases, there are multiple errored entries and one good entry for a given device (e.g. Intel 945 integrated GPU). In other cases, there is only one errored device and the device isn't working (e.g. WiFi or wired network adapters.)

The peripherals showing the errors are the following:

  • Mobile Intel 945 GPU
  • Intel 82801G ATA controller
  • Texas Instruments 1394 OHCI controller
  • LAN-Express AS 802.11g PCI-E adapter
  • Marvell Yukon 88E8036 PCI-E Fast Eth controller
  • HD audio controller
  • various PCI to PCI bridges
  • three Inter 82801G USB controllers

Some of them are usable (as they appear twice or three times in the Device Manager, others are not.) It looks like the update broke something, as this happened twice and I haven't added or removed any internal or external peripherals. What can I do to fix the problem?

Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-02-20T15:56:43+00:00

    Got it, said the sheep to the wolf.   And thanks for all of you support for my never ending questions.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-20T15:38:42+00:00

    You don't have to use 'any' of the driver sites, or if you do, use them in any particular order. I just found that DriverEasy happened to have a driver for my MSC, where as the other two didn't. DriverEasy will keep on insisting you have to pay and go 'pro'. You don't.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-02-20T15:32:56+00:00

    Thanks for the tip.  Now if I understand, you downloaded two programs 'Driver Booster 5' and 'Free Driver Scout' ran them, then downloaded 'Driver Easy' which completed the driver updates.   Question, can I just jump to 'Driver Easy' and skip the first two.   Remember, I am an instruction follower, with just a modicum of knowledge thrown in.  Remember what they say about  "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing", well that's me.  You would laugh, each time I would complete one of the tasks you had outlined, I would just stare and think, "what have I just done?"   The only saving grace is the laptop was almost useless as it sat, so no harm, no foul.   Enjoy.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-02-20T07:33:51+00:00

    No problem, glad to assist.

    I downloaded and installed 'Driver Booster 5' and 'Free Driver Scout' to scan for outdated drivers. Most got updated bar the Mass Storage Controller which was missing all together.

    I then installed 'Driver Easy' and this actually came up with one after a scan. I downloaded it into downloads, right clicked on one of its components and left clicked on install, and all was good in the world. The irony is, it's a Microsoft Storage Spaces Controller, ver 10.0.16299.192 with a driver date of 21/06/2006. The other one in there is a MS VHD Loopback Controller ver 10.0.16299.248, of the same date.

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-02-20T01:24:25+00:00

    MaBow, thanks for the shutdown /r tip and PHILIPCLARIDGE for continued support.  After shutdown /r and a restart that loaded yet another "something" (haven't had time to see just what), all of the conflicts have disappeared, except for "other devices" (mass storage, unknown device).  So thank you to all.  Now just to clarify, your suggestions fall well above my pay grade and I am just religiously following instructions (I'm good at that), so what ever I did, it has worked.  Thank you again for taking the time to walk someone through a complicated process.  I enjoy forums like this which rely on smart folks like you to work through what should be a MS problem to solve.  Regards,

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