How to Fix Windows Error Code 24

What Causes Windows Error Code 24?

Incorrectly installed drivers result in error code 24. It could be hardware failure or an important driver update could be missing.

 

Common Problems that are linked with Error Code 24

You won’t able to perform required operation due to an error message telling device is not present or drivers are not installed.

Manual Instructions to Repair Error Code 24

• Login your system as admin
• Check Device Status Dialogue Box
• Uninstall and reinstall the driver

 

Login your system as admin

 

Windows 8

 

If you are running Windows 8 operating system, you should make sure that you’re logged-in to the Administrator user account. Follow the steps given below to check your account type and log-in as an administrator:

 

• Swipe from right.
• Tap Settings | Change PC Settings.
• Tap Users
• Your account type will be displayed.
• If the account type is not Administrator, reboot your system and log-in to an Administrator account.

 

Windows 7

 

• Click on Start.
• Take your mouse cursor next to shutdown.
• Click Switch User or Log OFF option.
• Now log-in to your Administrator user account.

 

Check Device Status Dialogue Box

You might be unaware about device malfunctioning. Open Device Manager and check for devices with a yellow color exclamation mark.

 

• Right-click on My Computer.
• Select Properties. Click Device Manager in left pane.
• In the device manager right-click on device having yellow color exclamation mark.
• Select Properties.
• It will show you the error code.

 

Uninstall and Reinstall the Driver

Repair Windows error code 24 by uninstalling and reinstalling the malfunctioning driver. Follow the steps given below to do so:

 

• Right-click on My Computer.
• Select Properties and then click on Device Manager.
• In the Device Manager right-click on the malfunctioning device.
• Select Properties and then click on Driver tab.
• There is option to Uninstall, click on it.
• Download the latest driver from the Internet, install it and then restart your system.