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Code 31 is a Windows Device Manager error indicating that a device driver failed to load. On WindowsForum.com, users frequently encounter this error with network adapters, USB devices, and MTP devices. Common scenarios include Realtek Ethernet controllers showing a yellow exclamation mark, Samsung phones not recognized due to missing MTP drivers, and WAN Miniport or USB 3.0 controllers failing after system updates or hardware changes. Troubleshooting steps discussed include updating or reinstalling drivers, checking for Windows updates, using manufacturer-specific driver packages, and resolving registry or power management conflicts. The error often appears after driver corruption, incomplete installations, or system events like unexpected shutdowns.
  1. Matoy

    Windows 7 samsung mobile mtp device failed to load driver

    Hi, I have recently bought Samsung galaxy S5 device. When I tried to connect it to my computer I nothing happend (what should have happen is that it will pop up the "What do you want to do? Go to folder/..." menu). So I tried another usb socket. still the same problem. I have Ubunto install as a...
    • Matoy
    • Thread
    • access denied antivirus code 31 computer setup device manager driver issues driver update error message galaxy s5 kies software mtp portable samsung tech support troubleshooting ubuntu usb usb drivers windows 10 windows update
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. N

    Windows 7 Windows an't load PROSet NIC driver, code 31, after "gray screen of death"?

    I've never heard of a "gray screen of death" either, but that's certainly what it looked like! I'm working on a clean install of 64-bit Windows 7 Pro SP1U, and I'm mostly finished installing my apps. The major problem symptom is that all of a sudden, my Intel PROSet Ethernet Connection (2)...
    • Ninethe
    • Thread
    • clean install code 31 device manager driver installation driver issues ethernet event log gsod hardware issues intel intel drivers minidump nero updates network issues proset reboot issues system error troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  3. P

    Windows 7 Ethernet lights turn off once I get into Windows; can't update Realtek PCIE GBE family controller

    ...because code 31; there is no local area connection in network adapter tab, realtek ethernet controller driver wont install because of deep sleep mode mode or something; in device manager, there is no network section, but at the bottom my realtek family controller is listed as unknown with a...
    • Pundrew
    • Thread
    • bios update cmos reset code 31 computer issues deep sleep device manager driver issues ethernet gigabyte hardware hardware issues internet access network network adapter realtek system restore troubleshooting unknown device windows 7 yellow exclamation
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. G

    Windows 8 WAN Miniport (Network Monitor) #2

    Hi, AVG PC Tuneup warned me: Windows reports that the "WAN Miniport (Network Monitor) #2" device is not working properly." therefore: ....click Update driver and follow the instructions. When I did so, windows checked for updates, then stated that my driver is up to date. However the device...
    • Georgey
    • Thread
    • avg tune-up code 31 device manager driver update network driver network monitoring troubleshooting wan miniport windows issues windows update
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  5. Pauli

    Windows 7 Code 31 driver issue

    Lost in the swamp once again... I have this newly built PC, some six months old, with USB 3. I never had the use for USB 3 until now, when I got myself a Buffalo exterior disk, for safety copies. And bingo, I found myself somewhat in the area of USB / USB 2 for Win 98 and XP: they didn't really...
    • Pauli
    • Thread
    • buffalo disk code 31 device manager driver issues driver software installation issues motherboard troubleshooting usb 3.0 windows update
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. J

    Windows 7 Network Adapters Not Working in Windows 7

    I am having problems with any type of Network Card or Network USB adapter working with my PC running Windows 7. I had a LinkSys WMP54G PCI card working on this computer about a year ago as I was needing to use a wireless connection but then I didn't use it for 6 months. When I went to use it...
    • jayturn
    • Thread
    • adapter code 31 connectivity device driver device manager edimax error help installation issues linksys network pci realtek support technology troubleshooting usb windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  7. R

    Windows 7 Problem recognizing Canon HV20 Video Camera

    I am connecting a Canon HV20 Video Camera to a Pinnacle 710-USB. (this device is recognized in the device manager as a Pinnacle Marvin Bus 64)... The Camera is recognized as a 61883 Class Bus ????? but with an error (This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers...
    • RobertG
    • Thread
    • camera canon hv20 class bus code 31 device manager driver issues drivers error resolution pinnacle 710-usb usb
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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