Like many other errors in Windows 10, this error “Windows cannot boot this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or corrupted. (Code 19) “also appears after upgrading to Windows 10. This error is related to the DVD / CD-ROM of the computer. When this error appears, the device stops working and the computer will not recognize any CD / DVD inserted in the drive.
This bug affects many Windows 10 users. If you are one of them, there is nothing to worry about. We will help you to correct this error using our methods.
How to fix Windows cannot boot this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or corrupted. (Code 19) Error
If your DVD / CD-ROM suddenly stops working after updating, you can check whether the reason behind this problem is this error or not. Just open Device Manager and go to Properties of your DVD / CD-ROM. If you encounter error code 19 followed by the message “Windows cannot boot this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or corrupted” in Device status, you are on the correct page. We will help you solve this problem using our methods. Go ahead and follow the methods given below, until the problem is resolved.
This method should solve the problem. If the problem persists, follow the methods given below.
Fix 1 - Record modification
Step 1. Right-click the Start menu button and select run.
Step 2. generally regedit and click ok. Click on YUP to the confirmation request.
Step 3. In Registry Editor, follow this path on the left side of the window.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlClass{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Now on the right side, double click default and change the value data to Keyboard
Step 4: Now double click UpperFilters and if it doesn't exist right click and create a file New> Multiple String Value e nominal UpperFilters.
Now, double click on it and enter the value data such as kbdclass.
Step 5: Click ok and close the registry editor.
Try updating the keyboard in Device Manager
Step 1: press the Windows key + X together on the keyboard and select Device administrator give the menu answer.
Step 2: A Device administrator window, scroll down and expand Keyboards. Below that, right-click on Standard PS / 2 keyboard and click Update Driver.
Step 3: Now click Search my computer for driver software.
4 phase: Then click Let me choose from a list of drivers available on my computer.
Select the standard PS2 controller from the list and update it.
1. Uninstall the DVD / CD-ROM
In the first method, we will uninstall the problematic device. Follow the steps to perform this method.
Step 1. Right-click the Start menu button and select Device administrator.
Step 2. Expand DVD / CD-ROM drive and right-click on your file DVD / CD-ROM drive. Please select Uninstall device.
When the device is uninstalled, restart your computer. After the computer restarts, Windows will recognize the DVD / CD-ROM drive as a new device and will automatically install its drivers. Check if this solved the problem. If not, follow the next method.
2. Delete the problematic log files
The error message itself says that the device configuration information in the registry is incomplete or corrupted. So, in this method, we will delete those incomplete or corrupted records from the device. Follow the steps to perform this method.
Step 1. Right-click the Start menu button and select run.
Step 2. generally regedit and click ok. Click on YUP to the confirmation request.
Step 3. In Registry Editor, follow this path on the left side of the window.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control/Class/{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
4 Phase. Now on the right side of the window, find Lowerfilters e UpperFilters. One by one, right click on both and select To remove. When prompted for confirmation, click YUP.
Step 5. If your computer does not have LowerFilters or UpperFilters, select all files. Right-click on them and select To remove.
Step 6. Restart your computer.
This method should solve the problem. Check whether the computer recognizes the DVD / CD-ROM drive or not. If the problem persists, perform the following method.
3. Disable the Toshiba Optical Disc Drive Service
This method has worked for many users, but is specific to users who have a Toshiba DVD / CD-ROM drive in their computer. If your computer has a third-party DVD / CD-ROM drive, you can skip this method.
To perform this method, follow the steps.
Step 1. Right-click the Start menu button and select Run.
Step 2. generally services.msc and click ok.
Step 3. In the Services window, find TOSHIBA Optical Disc Drive Service on the right side of the window. Right-click on it and select Property.
4 Phase. Under the general tab, select Startup Type As Disabled and click Stop. After that, click ok.
Step 5. Now restart your computer.
Step 6. Right-click the Start menu button and select Device administrator.
Step 7. Expand DVD / CD-ROM drive and right-click the DVD / CD-ROM drive. Please select Uninstall device.
Step 8. Now click Check for hardware changes. Wait for your computer to scan and install the device.
This should solve the problem for you. Insert a DVD / CD-ROM into the drive and check if your computer reads it or not. If the problem persists, perform the following method.
4. Update Driver
Since none of the above-mentioned methods worked for you, updating your drivers may. In this method, we will update the drivers for the DVD / CD-ROM drive. Follow the steps to perform this method.
Step 1. Right-click the Start menu button and select Device administrator.
Step 2. Expand DVD / CD-ROM drive. Here, right-click on your file DVD / CD-ROM drive and select Update Driver.
Step 3. Now click Automatically searches for updated driver software. This will download and install the updated drivers for the DVD / CD-ROM drive on your computer.
4 Phase. After the update process is complete, restart your computer.
This should fix the problem. If the problem persists, try the next method.
5. Solve the problem
In this method, we will try to fix the problem by solving the problems. Here, Windows will try to fix the problem automatically by itself. Follow the steps to perform this method.
Step 1. Go to Cortana and type Solve problems. Please select Solve problems From the results.
Step 2. Click on Hardware and devices.
Step 3. Windows will look for problems. When finished, click Apply this fix o To apply Automatically repairs, whatever appears.
4 Phase. Restart your computer.
This should fix the problem. If none of the methods worked, you need to replace the DVD / CD-ROM drive. Take your computer to an authorized service center and ask them to replace the drive.
We look forward to helping you solve this problem using our methods. If you managed to solve the problem using another method or if you have any questions about this problem, mention it below in the comments.
