Error Lookup Tools for error codes from Microsoft, NVIDIA, Intel and AMD

Updated: 10-Jun-2025 | Answer ID: 14974
This answer identify error codes and lookup tools from Microsoft, NVIDIA, Intel and AMD.

See the list below of error codes and error code lookup tools from Microsoft, NVIDIA, Intel and AMD.

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Microsoft

Microsoft Error Lookup Tool:

https://download.microsoft.com/download/4/3/2/432140e8-fb6c-4145-8192-25242838c542/Err_6.4.5/Err_6.4.5.exe

Common Microsoft error codes:

NVIDIA

AMD

AMD does not have error codes and a diagnostics tool, but they have an Auto-Detect Tool for the graphics drivers.

https://drivers.amd.com/drivers/installer/24.20/whql/amd-software-adrenalin-edition-24.12.1-minimalsetup-241204_web.exe

AMD Error Codes

Error Code
Meaning
Possible Causes
Error Code
Error 43
Meaning
“Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems.”
Possible Causes
Driver issues, hardware conflicts, outdated BIOS, or faulty hardware
Error Code
Error 31
Meaning
“This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device”
Possible Causes
Missing, outdated, or corrupted drivers
Error Code
Error 22
Meaning
“This device was configured incorrectly”
Possible Causes
Outdated or incompatible drivers, BIOS issues, or hardware malfunction
Error Code
Code 202
Meaning
“Device failed to start. (Code 202)”
Possible Causes
Driver issues, resource conflicts, or hardware problems
Error Code
Code 205
Meaning
“Device failed to power on. (Code 205)”
Possible Causes
Insufficient power supply, faulty power cables, or hardware failure
Error Code
Code 206
Meaning
“Device has stopped working. (Code 206)”
Possible Causes
Driver conflicts, overheating, or hardware malfunction
Error Code
Code 207
Meaning
“Device cannot be detected. (Code 207)”
Possible Causes
Loose or disconnected hardware, faulty cables, or BIOS issues
Error Code
Code 1603
Meaning
“A fatal error occurred during installation”
Possible Causes
Corrupted installation files, antivirus software interference, or insufficient permissions
Error Code
Error 182
Meaning
“Display driver stopped responding and has recovered”
Possible Causes
Driver timeout, overheating, or overclocking issues
Error Code
Error 184
Meaning
“Display driver failed to start; using Microsoft Basic Display Driver instead”
Possible Causes
Incompatible or corrupted drivers
Error Code
UVD not responding
Meaning
Video decoding error
Possible Causes
Outdated drivers, hardware acceleration issues, or conflicting software
Error Code
Error 192
Meaning
“Display driver has stopped working”
Possible Causes
Driver crash, overheating, or hardware malfunction
Error Code
Error 173
Meaning
“An error occurred while communicating with the AMD display driver”
Possible Causes
Driver conflicts, outdated drivers, or system instability
Error Code
Error 195
Meaning
“Windows has detected that the hardware for this device has changed or has been removed”
Possible Causes
Loose or disconnected hardware, faulty cables, or driver issues
Error Code
Error 186
Meaning
“Application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware”
Possible Causes
Security software interference, driver conflicts, or outdated drivers
Error Code
AMD Radeon Chill not working
Meaning
Chill feature not functioning as expected
Possible Causes
Outdated drivers, incompatible game or application, or configuration issues

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