Windows loads drivers every time you power on your PC. However, some users face the “A driver can’t load on this device” error after they boot to the desktop. This error can arise while installing an unsigned driver or due to a meddlesome application.
In this guide, we will discuss some methods to resolve this issue and restore your PC drivers to a normal working state.
1. Check for Optional Windows Updates
Optional updates can contain driver updates for your device components. So, you must check for available driver updates in the Windows Update Settings. Repeat the following steps:
You can also visit the device manufacturer’s website to download the latest updated drivers, which will be digitally signed. These should pose no issues during installation.
2. Disable the Memory Integrity Feature
Memory Integrity is a security feature that leverages virtualization to protect unauthorized programs from making changes to important security processes. But this security setting can prevent a driver from loading old or unsigned drivers from running on your PC.
So, you must disable Memory Integrity. Repeat the following steps:
Now, check if the “a driver cannot load on this device” still pops up.
3. Uninstall Any Recent System Updates
If you are encountering an issue with a driver after installing a recent Windows update, you should consider removing that from your PC. Rolling back the update won’t remove any of your personal files.
Check our guide onways to manually uninstall Windows updatesfor more information. But remember that it is not possible to remove all installed updates.
4. Modify the System Registry
Corrupt registry entries for the device can also be a reason for the hardware device encountering the driver issue. So, you must modify the system registry and remove those corrupt entries for the device.
ensure to manually export abackup of your PC registryonto a removable drive, so you always have the option to revert to the last working configuration.
Repeat the following steps:
5. Reinstall or Remove the Concerned Application
Some users face an eny.sys driver issue which controls RGB lighting on PCs. This is a problem for many MSI and ASUS PC users. It is not a system utility and if it encounters an error every time, you must reinstall the concerned RGB-lighting-controlled application.
Reinstalling the latest version will ensure that the application comes with signed drivers and fixes the driver issues with Windows 11 PCs. Here’s how to do it:
After removing the app, restart your PC and check if the error pops up now. Now, visit the app manufacturer’s website and download the recent version of the RGB-control app. Install it and check if it causes the driver error. If that is the case, then you must remove the application.
6. Use System Restore
System Restore is an excellent utility baked into Windows that helps you fix issues in one go. It will roll back your PC to an earlier state when there were no abrupt issues with your PC.
Check our guide onhow to use System Restore on Windowsand revert to an earlier PC state without losing your personal files. However, all the installed apps and updates after the restore point will be removed, if you adopt this route.
Your Driver Issues on Windows 11, Fixed
These are the best methods you can use to fix the “A driver can’t load on this device” error on your Windows 11 PC. Update all the device drivers, install optional updates, and disable memory integrity. After that, modify the system registry and remove the meddlesome RGB application to get rid of this problem.
