Device Manager

A device attached to the system is not functioning

Err Msg: A Device Attached to the System Is Not Functioning
When you try to run a Microsoft Visual Basic 3.0 program in Windows, or try to start an MS-DOS session, you may receive the this error message.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=139434
OL97: Outllib.dll is Linked to Missing Export Mapi32.dll
A device attached to the system is not functioning
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=174843
The <Filename > File Is Linked to Missing Export...
When you attempt to start a program, you may receive any of the following error messages:
A device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=184799
PRB: SETUP.EXE File Linked to Missing Export OLEAUT32.DLL:185
When you attempt to start a program. A device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=194754
Err Msg: Filename Is Linked to Missing Export Filename.dll
A device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=195665
Err Msg: Mhpebc.dll File Is Linked to Missing Export Mfc42.dll
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Home Publishing. A device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=195801

How to Troubleshoot CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Read Issues
Error Msg: A device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=218617
Error Message: The Awfxcg32.dll File Is Linked to Missing Export Mapi32.dll
A device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=221838
Error Messages After Uninstalling Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2
A device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=227040
Err Msg: The Device Is Either Not Present or Not Functioning
This issue can occur if your backup device is enumerated twice during the upgrade to Win 98SE.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=232809
Explanation of Regsvr32 Usage and Error Messages
From Winerror.h, 0x000001f = 31 (ERROR_GEN_FAILURE), which means "A device attached to the system is not functioning."
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=249873
XL2000: Error Message: Excel Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module MSO9.DLL
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\EXCEL.EXE
A device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306400
OFFXP: "The MSIEXEC.EXE File Is Linked to a Missing Export MSI.DLL:222"
Cannot launch C:\Windows\System\MSIEXEC.EXE, a device attached to the system is not functioning.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324638

General

Explanation of Error Codes Generated by Device Manager
Seen from Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Device Manager tab.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=125174
Troubleshooting Device Conflicts with Device Manager
You can use Device Manager to examine and change software-configurable devices. This article lists steps you can use to troubleshoot hardware configuration problems using Device Manager.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=133240
Description of the Automatic Skip Driver Agent (Asd.exe) Tool
Automatic Skip Driver Agent identifies devices that can cause Windows 98 or Windows Me to stop responding (hang) when you start your computer, and then disables them so that they are bypassed when you next restart your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=186588
Error Messages on Sony Lap top with SMC IR Ports
You may see yellow exclamation points (!) in Device Manager after you use suspend or resume features.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=205745
Device Problems in Device Manager Due to ACPI Global Lock Problem
This device is not working properly because the BIOS in your computer is reporting the resources for the device incorrectly (Code 9).
This device is either not present, not working properly, or does not have all the drivers installed (Code 10).
The drivers for this device are not installed (Code 28).
This device is causing a resource conflict. (Code 15.)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=217392
Error Message Starting Windows 95 OSR2 with Unknown Device
You receive an error message with exception code 6 at 0000:00000017 on a blue screen.
You receive a "Divide by zero" error message.
You receive an error message with exception code 0D at 0C7A:0000794D
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=232011
Device Manager Only Contains a Computer Entry
When you choose to view devices by type in Device Manager, it may only contain a Computer entry.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=244166
IDE Controller Is Disabled in Device Manager If Secondary IDE Channel Is Disabled in the BIOS
Windows 98 Second Edition:
The IDE controller may be displayed as disabled in Device Manager, with an exclamation point in a yellow circle. Also, the device may show a resource conflict with an interrupt request (IRQ) resource.
You may be unable to enable or disable the IDE controller in Device Manager.

Windows 98:
Both IDE channels may appear as enabled in Device Manager (even though the secondary channel has been disabled in the BIOS).
Another device, such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller, may appear as disabled in Device Manager, with a status of Code 12 (This device cannot find any free interrupt request (IRQ) resources to use).
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=245682
PCI Raid Device Is Listed as an Unknown Device in Device Manager
System settings changed. You must restart now for the changes to take effect..
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=259057
Description of Green Question Mark in Device Manager
This indicates that an exact (device-specific) driver is not available, and that a compatible driver has been installed.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=275012
Device Manager Indicates PCI Conflicts on Some Windows 95-Based Computers
When you run Windows 95 on the following computers that have a PCI network adapter, you may see an exclamation point or a red "X" next to the PCI entry in Device Manager.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280126
A Residential Gateway Device That Cannot Be Controlled Is Displayed on a Windows Me-Based Client
The residential gateway device is displayed in the system tray when the device is first detected. Then, Windows prompts you with the message "Click here to find out more." However, your only option is to use the connectoid, which does not function properly.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298757
How to Use Registry Editor to Identify an Unknown PCI Device
How to identify and locate vendor information for a device that is displayed as Unknown Device on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298837
The Device Manager Tab Is Missing
When you view the System Properties dialog box, you may notice that the Device Manager tab is not displayed.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311112

HOW TO: Use the Roll Back Driver Feature in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283657

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