{"id":34247,"date":"2025-06-20T21:49:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T21:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=34247"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:20:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:20:13","slug":"how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] How to Fix &#8220;Currently, This Hardware Device Is Not Connected to the Computer. (Code 45)&#8221; on Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-107 ai-optimize-introduction\">Any number of issues can manifest on a Windows computer. But a hardware device that suddenly stops working for no obvious reason can be especially inconvenient. Device Manager\u2019s \u201cCode 45\u201d error is a rather popular issue that has given many Windows users such a hard time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-108\">Under normal circumstances, the \u201cCurrently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)\u201d message only indicates that an installed device is currently not connected to the computer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-109\">But in certain cases, when the device is actually connected, this error still turns up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-110\">Even the built-in devices on a PC, namely the keyboard, speakers, webcam, Bluetooth adapter, network adapter, and graphics devices such as NVIDIA, could show \u201cCode 45\u201d in Device Manager, thereby making things very difficult for the user.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-111\">If you count among those looking for how to fix \u201cCode 45\u201d on your Windows PC, your search may be over. We\u2019ve curated multiple possible solutions in this guide, which you\u2019d find helpful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-60\"><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">\u2705 TL;DR: Summary<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"882\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-113\" data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"188\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-114\" data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"188\">\ud83d\udd0c Perform a power flush and restart your PC.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-115\" data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"221\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-116\" data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"221\">\ud83d\udd17 Reconnect the device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-117\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"335\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-118\" data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"335\">\ud83c\udf10 Perform a network reset, and temporarily disable the firewall to check for wireless connection issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-119\" data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"405\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-120\" data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"405\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f See that the device is enabled in the BIOS\/UEFI settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-121\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"456\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-122\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"456\">\ud83d\udd04 Re-enable the device in Device Manager.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-123\" data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"495\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-124\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"495\">\ud83d\ude80 Update your device drivers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-125\" data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"553\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-126\" data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"553\">\ud83e\uddf9 Run a DISM\/SFC scan to fix system file issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-127\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"610\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-128\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"610\">\ud83e\uddf1 Run a CHKDSK scan to fix system drive issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-129\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"753\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-130\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"753\">\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Run the Devices troubleshooter in the Settings app or your PC maintenance app\u2019s troubleshooter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-131\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"804\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-132\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"804\">\u267b\ufe0f Restore the default BIOS\/UEFI settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-133\" data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"846\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-134\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"846\">\ud83c\udd99 Update the BIOS\/UEFI firmware.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-135\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"882\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-136\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"882\">\ud83d\udd0e Check for hardware damage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-61\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-62\">\u201cCurrently, This Hardware Device Is Not Connected to the Computer\u201d: What Does It Mean?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-63\">The \u201cCode 45\u201d error in Device Manager is a status description for a listed device that is no longer functional on your Windows PC. It is seen in the <em>Properties<\/em> dialog box when you right-click on the said device and select <em>Properties<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-64\">The status for a functional device should read, \u201cThis device is working properly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-65\">But if you are seeing the \u201cCurrently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)\u201d\u00a0status instead, that\u2019s to tell you that the device in question is either not properly connected or that the system, for some reason, cannot recognize it anymore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-66\"><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Windows provides <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/error-codes-in-device-manager-in-windows-524e9e89-4dee-8883-0afa-6bca0456324e\">a detailed list of errors in Device Manager<\/a>, and you can always save it to check what each error means.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-67\">What Causes the Error \u201cCode 45\u201d in Device Manager?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-68\">Under normal circumstances, \u201cCode 45\u201d doesn\u2019t require you to resolve it. It should resolve automatically when you reconnect your device to the computer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-69\">However, if it still occurs, even for built-in hardware devices, it might be a temporary system glitch that a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/keyboard-magic-how-to-shut-down-restart-or-put-windows-pc-to-sleep-with-a-keyboard\/\">restart of your PC<\/a> would get rid of. Otherwise, the recurring \u201cCode 45\u201d error may be due to a number of possible reasons, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-70\" aria-level=\"1\">Faulty or outdated driver<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-71\" aria-level=\"1\">Corrupt or missing Windows system files and registry keys<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-72\" aria-level=\"1\">Damaged or faulty hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-73\">But not to worry, no matter what the case may be for you, the solutions presented here will enable you to get rid of the error \u201cCode 45\u201d for good.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Error \u201cCode 45\u201d possible causes<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Solutions<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Disconnected device<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-74\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#solution-2-check-and-reconnect-your-device\">Reconnect the device to your PC<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-75\">Check your firewall settings<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-76\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#step-4-reset-network-settings\">Perform a network reset<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>System glitch<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-77\">Restart the PC<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-78\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#fix-3-perform-a-power-flush\">Perform a power flush (hard reset)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Disabled device\/permission settings<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-79\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#step-3-enable-wi-fi-in-biosuefi-settings-or-restore-default-biosuefi-settings\">Allow access permissions and enable the device via the app settings, BIOS\/UEFI settings, the keyboard switch key, and Windows Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Faulty\/outdated device drivers<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-80\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#solution-4-manually-uninstall-and-reinstall-your-device-driver\">Reinstall\/re-enable\/update the drivers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Windows bugs and system file issues<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-81\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#solution-6-check-for-windows-updates\">Initiate Windows Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-82\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#solution-9-resolve-system-file-issues-with-the-dism-tool-and-system-file-checker\">Run the DISM and SFC scan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>System drive issues<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-83\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#solution-10-check-the-system-drive-with-the-chkdsk-command\">Run a Check Disk (CHKDSK) scan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Outdated BIOS firmware and suboptimal BIOS settings<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-84\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#solution-7-apply-default-bios-settings\">Update the BIOS firmware; doing so will also restore the default settings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hardware issues<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-85\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-the-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/#solution-8-use-the-default-windows-hardware-and-devices-troubleshooter\">Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter in the Windows Control Panel (deprecated)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-86\">Run the Devices troubleshooter in the Windows Settings app<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-87\">Use the dedicated maintenance app for the device or PC to run a troubleshoot<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-88\">Replace the device or use an alternative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-89\"><div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-90\">How to Fix \u201cCurrently, This Hardware Device Is Not Connected to the Computer. (Code 45)\u201d<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-91\">Without further ado, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-92\">Here\u2019s how to fix \u201cCode 45\u201d on Windows 10\/11:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-93\">Solution 1: Restart Windows<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-94\">Restarting Windows is usually advertised as a one-stop solution for many software (and even hardware) problems, including the error \u201cCode 45.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-95\">This is valid because restarting your Windows computer lets it shut down its processes, cool down, and start over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-96\"><div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-97\">In addition, performing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/support\/manuals\/en-us\/latitude-13-5320-2-in-1-laptop\/latitude_5320_sm\/drain-flea-power-perform-hard-reset?guid=guid-2da79962-34ff-421b-8b91-39cbbb623ca0&amp;lang=en-us\">power flush (also known as a hard reset)<\/a> often helps to fix certain system issues and may prove useful in getting the \u201cCode 45\u201d error to go away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-98\">It involves unplugging the PC from the power source, removing the battery, and then pressing and holding the power button for 20\u201330 seconds to drain the residual power.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-81\">Afterward, the system may now recognize the device you are trying to connect and allow you to use it. But if it still doesn\u2019t work, proceed with the next solution.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-99\">Solution 2: Check and reconnect your device<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-100\">The error \u201cCode 45\u201d in Device Manager is a connectivity issue. So, inspect your device to see if there are any physical switches or hardware abnormalities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-101\">Check the cables, if it uses one, to ensure that they\u2019re fitted properly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-102\">If there are no cables, then check whether there\u2019s something interfering with your connection, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-firewall-settings-in-windows-10-pc\/\">your PC\u2019s firewall<\/a>. Try disabling the firewall temporarily to confirm whether the settings are <a href=\"https:\/\/support.hp.com\/us-en\/document\/ish_5289919-5290747-16\">interfering with drivers<\/a>. That could make all the difference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-103\">Also, try connecting the device to another PC to see if it works. If it does, then proceed with the solutions presented below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-104\">Solution 3: Disable and re-enable the device<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-computer-glitches-with-registry-cleaner\/\">A minor glitch<\/a> may be causing your device not to work. Simply re-enabling the device might suffice in getting rid of the error \u201cCode 45\u201d:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-106\" aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Start<\/em> button and type <i>Device Manager<\/i> in the search bar. Then open the app from the search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-107\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/disable1.png\" alt=\"Click the Start button and type Device Manager in the search bar\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-108\" aria-level=\"1\">Locate the problematic device and right-click on it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-109\" aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Disable device<\/i> and click <i>Yes <\/i>to confirm the action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-110\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/disable2.png\" alt=\"Click on Disable and click Yes to confirm the action\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-111\" aria-level=\"1\">Restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-112\">Now, all you have to do is go back to Device Manager, right-click on the device once again, and click on <i>Enable<\/i>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-6\">Solution 4: Manually uninstall and reinstall your device driver<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\">When the \u201cCurrently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)\u201d error happens, especially with a built-in device on your PC, that\u2019s a strong indication that you\u2019re dealing with a software issue, notably the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-are-device-drivers-and-why-are-they-crucial-for-your-pc\/\">device driver<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\">Therefore, the first thing you should do in this regard is to uninstall the problematic driver via Device Manager, and then scan for hardware changes to reinstall the driver:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-8\">Open the Run dialog (<code>Windows + R<\/code>).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-8\">Type <i>devmgmt.msc<\/i> and hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/install1.png\" alt=\"Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-12\" aria-level=\"1\">Locate the problematic device and right-click on it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-13\" aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Uninstall device<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/install2.png\" alt=\"Click on Uninstall device\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-15\" aria-level=\"1\">Enable the <i>Delete the driver software for this device<\/i> option (or <i>Attempt to remove the driver for this device)<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-16\" aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Uninstall<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Install3.png\" alt=\"Click Uninstall\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-18\" aria-level=\"1\">After the uninstallation is done, restart your computer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-19\" aria-level=\"1\">Go back to Device Manager and switch to the <i>Action <\/i>tab.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-20\" aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Scan for hardware changes<\/i> to let the system detect absent drivers and attempt to install them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\"><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If the <em>Action<\/em> tab is not showing any options but instead showing <i>Help<\/i>, simply right-click on any device on the Device Manager list and click on <i>Scan for hardware changes<\/i>.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-22\" aria-level=\"1\">Restart your PC when the process is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\">Move on to the next solution below to ensure that you obtain the necessary driver for your device.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-24\">Solution 5: Update related device drivers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\">Reinstalling your drivers by scanning for hardware changes in Device Manager will only install the generic driver version, if it succeeds at all. The best way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\">get the latest driver<\/a> would be through the device manufacturer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\">If you are dealing with a built-in device, that would be the website of the computer manufacturer, for example, HP or Dell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\"><div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You could also use their dedicated apps, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/support.hp.com\/us-en\/help\/hp-support-assistant\">HP Support Assistant<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/software\/vantage\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqP6qAzUr09rmTNYaSGa-LCKx8o_P3xGzzQFA_027g0fa_IIX04\">Lenovo Vantage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/support\/detect.html\">Intel Driver Support Assistant<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/lp\/dt\/supportassist-for-home-pcs\">Dell SupportAssist<\/a>, to scan your computer and automatically update your drivers.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-28\">Furthermore, a dedicated third-party driver updater app, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=94675&amp;preview=true#-auslogics-driver-updater-overall-best-driver-updater-\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=94675&amp;preview=true#-driver-easy-great-for-driver-updates-and-device-management-\">Driver Easy<\/a>, will easily get the drivers for both the built-in and installed devices that are connected to your PC. These tools often offer the following advantages over manufacturer applications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-29\" aria-level=\"1\">They can back up your drivers so that you can initiate a rollback if needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-30\" aria-level=\"1\">They can run scheduled scans to catch driver issues before they lead to errors like Device Manager\u2019s \u201cCode 45.\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-31\" aria-level=\"1\">They can automatically install the latest official drivers in batches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\"><div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-33\">Solution 6: Check for Windows updates<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-34\">Regularly checking for and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">installing new Windows updates<\/a> is a recommended maintenance procedure for keeping your PC optimized. It keeps certain hardware support drivers up to date and ensures other critical components are available. It also helps fix bugs and other system issues that could cause unforeseen errors, such as Device Manager\u2019s \u201cCode 45\u201d:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-10\">Open the Settings app (<code>Windows + I<\/code>) on your PC.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-36\" aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Windows Update<\/i> (<em>Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Update<\/em> in Windows 10) in the left pane.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-37\" aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Check for updates <\/i>button and wait for the tool to find new updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-38\">Ensure that you prompt it to download and install all of them.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-39\">Solution 7: Apply default BIOS settings<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/check-bios-manage-fixed\/#how-to-reset-bios-to-its-default-settings:~:text=Windows%2010%20PC%3F-,How%20to%20Reset%20BIOS%20to%20Its%20Default%20Settings%3F,-You%20might%20need\">The BIOS<\/a> is responsible for initializing hardware devices, particularly components directly connected to the motherboard. Changes in the BIOS can lead to the error \u201cCode 45\u201d in some cases, and reverting to default settings can resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-42\">The following steps will give you a general idea on how to fix \u201cCode 45\u201d in Windows 10 and 11 through the BIOS\/UEFI:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-43\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the Start menu, click the power icon, then hold the <code>Shift<\/code> button and click <em>Restart<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-44\" aria-level=\"1\">When you get to the <i>Choose an option<\/i> screen, select <i>Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced options<\/i> and select <i>UEFI Firmware Settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-45\"><div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">BIOS and UEFI serve the same purpose, with UEFI being the more modern and advanced version. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-46\" aria-level=\"1\">Once you enter the BIOS environment, tap the keyboard button indicated for restoring defaults. This may differ according to your PC or motherboard.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-47\" aria-level=\"1\">Once done, select the option that takes you out of the BIOS and saves your default settings (usually, <code>F10<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-48\"><div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Consult your PC or motherboard manufacturer to get specific instructions on how to restore the default settings for your BIOS.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-49\">Solution 8: Use the default Windows Hardware and Devices troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-50\">Windows\u2019 built-in Hardware and Devices troubleshooter can resolve the error \u201cCode 45\u201d if the affected device is connected but isn\u2019t recognized by Windows due to driver initialization problems or temporary conflicts. Windows allows you to choose from different troubleshooters within the same framework, depending on the affected device.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-51\">I\u2019ll show you how to run the troubleshooter in Windows 10 and 11.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-52\"><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-53\">Microsoft is <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/deprecation-of-microsoft-support-diagnostic-tool-msdt-and-msdt-troubleshooters-0c5ac9a2-1600-4539-b9d0-069e71f9040a\">phasing out the MSDT troubleshooters<\/a> in Windows 11 and has already integrated the legacy processes into the Get Help app. However, the new mechanism is now limited to fewer devices in Windows 11. I\u2019ll show you how to use the latest Windows 11 troubleshooter and the legacy wizard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-54\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-55\">Follow these steps to troubleshoot common hardware devices in Windows 11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-56\">Press the <code>Windows + I<\/code> keyboard shortcut to open the Settings app.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-57\">Select <i>System<\/i> on the left pane.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-58\">Scroll down the main window to locate and click on <i>Troubleshoot<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-59\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sys1.png\" alt=\"Scroll down the main window to locate and click on Troubleshoot\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-60\">Click on <i>Other troubleshooters<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-62\">Scroll through the list to find your problematic device and click the <i>Run<\/i> button to start the troubleshooter.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-63\">Windows will now display the Get Help platform. Click <i>Yes <\/i>to allow the program to run diagnostics and follow the subsequent prompts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-64\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-3.45.01\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"Click Yes to allow the program to run diagnostics and follow the subsequent prompts\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-65\">Here\u2019s how to use the legacy wizard:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-66\" aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Win + R<\/code> keyboard shortcut.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-67\" aria-level=\"1\">Copy and paste the following command into the text field and hit the <code>Enter<\/code> keyboard button:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre class=\"ai-optimize-68\">msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic<\/pre>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-69\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-3.47.25\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"Copy and paste the following command into the text field and hit the Enter keyboard button: msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-70\">Click <i>Next <\/i>when the troubleshooter appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-71\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-3.48.09\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"Click Next when the troubleshooter appears\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-72\">Apply the fixes it recommends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-73\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-3.48.57\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"Apply the fixes it recommends\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-74\">Afterwards, check whether \u201cCode 45\u201d in Device Manager has been resolved and see if your device now works as expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-75\"><div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\">The specialized PC-maintenance app for your PC brand, for example, Dell SupportAssist, HP Support Assistant, and Lenovo Vantage also provide device troubleshooters that you can use besides the ones that exist in the Settings app and Control Panel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6\">Therefore, you can use them additionally. They will also come in handy if it ever happens that you can\u2019t find a troubleshooter for your device in Control Panel or in the Settings app.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-76\">Here\u2019s how to fix \u201cCode 45\u201d in Windows 10 using the appropriate troubleshooter as it exists in Control Panel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-77\" aria-level=\"1\">Click the Start icon on the taskbar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-78\" aria-level=\"1\">Type <em>Control Panel<\/em> in the search bar and click the option to open it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-79\" aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Ctrl + E<\/code> to use the search bar that pops up in the top-right corner of the Control Panel window.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-80\" aria-level=\"1\">Enter <i>troubleshooting <\/i>into the search tab and press <code>Enter<\/code><i>\u00a0<\/i>on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HDT1.png\" alt=\"Enter troubleshooting into the search tab and press Enter on your keyboard.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-7\">In the <em>Troubleshoot computer problems<\/em> window, click on <em>Hardware and Sound<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HDT2.png\" alt=\"In the Troubleshoot computer problems, click on Hardware and Sound\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-9\">Select the tab that matches the hardware device that\u2019s manifesting the error \u201cCode 45.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HDT3.png\" alt=\"Select the tab that matches the hardware device that's manifesting the error Code 45\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-11\">Click the <em>Next<\/em> button and allow the troubleshooter to run scans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-4.12.32\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"Click the Next button and allow the troubleshooter to run scans\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-13\">Select any suggestion from Microsoft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-14\">Solution 9: Resolve system file issues with the DISM tool and System File Checker<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\">Remember, we mentioned that the error \u201cCode 45\u201d could arise because of corrupt or missing system files as well as damaged registry entries? System File Checker (SFC) is a helpful Windows tool that you can use to replace these crucial system files and subsequently regain their corresponding registry entries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\">It works in tandem with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchenterprisedesktop\/definition\/Microsoft-Windows-Deployment-Image-Servicing-and-Management-DISM\">Deployment Image Servicing and Management<\/a> (DISM) tool, which ensures that all the necessary replacement files are available and up to date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\">Therefore, we will run the DISM scan first, after which we will initiate the SFC scan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\">Here\u2019s how to run the DISM and SFC scan to fix Device Manager\u2019s \u201cCode 45\u201d error:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-19\" aria-level=\"1\">Click the Start icon on your taskbar and then type <i>cmd<\/i> in the search bar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-20\" aria-level=\"1\">Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DISM1.png\" alt=\"Run Windows Command Prompt as an administrator\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-22\" aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Yes <\/i>button on the User Account Control prompt to confirm the action, allowing CMD to make changes to your computer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-23\" aria-level=\"1\">Type or copy and paste the following command into the CMD window and hit <code>Enter<\/code><i>\u00a0<\/i>on your keyboard to run it:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/pre>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DISM2.png\" alt=\"Type or copy and paste the following command into the CMD Admin window and hit Enter on your keyboard to run it: DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-25\" aria-level=\"1\">Wait for the process to complete.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-26\" aria-level=\"1\">Now, go ahead and initiate the SFC scan. Type in the following command and hit <code>Enter<\/code><i>\u00a0<\/i>on your keyboard to run it:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>sfc \/scannow<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-27\">After the scan is complete, restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-28\"><div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\">If you are not getting the desired results while running SFC and DISM commands, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/\">check out this in-depth guide<\/a> to ensure that all system file issues are successfully resolved.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\">Once this fix is done, the Device Manager \u201cCode 45\u201d connection error often goes away, allowing your hardware device to function normally once again.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-30\">Solution 10: Check the system drive with the CHKDSK command<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-31\">CHKDSK (Check Disk) is another built-in Windows tool you can use in the Command Prompt window to fix the error \u201cCode 45.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\">CHKDSK is effective because it clears out hard drive issues that could stop drivers from working. To use it, do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-33\" aria-level=\"1\">Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-34\" aria-level=\"1\">Type <i>chkdsk.exe \/f \/r<\/i> and press <code>Enter<\/code> on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-35\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chkdsk1.png\" alt=\"Type chkdsk.exe \/f \/r and press Enter on your keyboard\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-36\" aria-level=\"1\">If you are using your computer for something else, the Command Prompt will ask if you want to reschedule the CHKDSK process. Just tap <i>Y <\/i>on your keyboard and restart your computer to run the CHKDSK process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-37\">Once you restart your Windows computer, check whether your device now works.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-38\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-39\">Specific Device Issues and Solutions for \u201cCode 45\u201d<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-40\">If the \u201cCode 45\u201d error is stopping you from using your Intel Wireless-AC adapter, Bluetooth device, or webcam, you may have to perform some additional troubleshooting procedures before or after you\u2019ve tried the primary solutions previously shown.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-41\">What to do if the Bluetooth option is not showing on Windows<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-42\">On Windows 10 and 11, you might find that the Bluetooth option is no longer available on your PC. Even when you go to <i>Bluetooth &amp; Devices <\/i>in the Settings app, you won\u2019t find any means to turn your Bluetooth on or off. It may even happen that the Bluetooth adapter is not listed in Device Manager in the first place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-43\">The following solutions will help:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-44\"><strong>Fix 1: Show hidden devices and scan for hardware changes in Device Manager<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-45\">Press the <code>Windows + R<\/code> hotkey to open the Run dialog.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-46\">Type <i>devmgmt.msc<\/i> and click <em>OK<\/em> to open Device Manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-47\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hdev1.png\" alt=\"Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open Device Manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-48\">Select the <i>View<\/i> menu and click on <i>Show hidden devices<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-49\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hdev2.png\" alt=\"Select the View menu and click on Show hidden devices\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-50\">Click the <i>Action <\/i>menu and select <i>Scan for hardware changes<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-51\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hdev3.png\" alt=\"Click the Action menu and select Scan for Hardware Changes\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-52\"><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If the <em>Action<\/em> tab is not showing any options but instead showing <i>Help<\/i>, simply right-click on any device on the Device Manager list and click on <i>Scan for hardware changes<\/i>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-53\">This may suffice in getting Bluetooth back on the list of available devices in Device Manager.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-54\"><strong>Fix 2: Enable Bluetooth Driver Management Service<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-55\">Click the Start icon on your taskbar and type <em>services<\/em>. Then click on the <em>Run as administrator<\/em> option to open the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-56\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BT1.png\" alt=\"Click on the Run as administrator option to open the app\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-57\">Once you\u2019re on the Services window, locate all Bluetooth-related services. If the status of <em>Bluetooth Driver Management Service<\/em> does not say <em>Running<\/em>, right-click on it and click <i>Start<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-58\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BT2.png\" alt=\"If the status of the Bluetooth Driver Management Service does not say \u2018Running,\u2019 right-click on it and click Start\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-59\"><strong>Fix 3: Perform a power flush<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-60\" aria-level=\"1\">Disconnect your PC from the power source.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-61\" aria-level=\"1\">If you have a removable battery, disconnect it as well from the computer. But if the battery is built-in, you may have to seek help removing it or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Fully-Discharge-a-Laptop-Battery\">let it discharge completely<\/a> so that the PC turns off.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-62\" aria-level=\"1\">Once all the power sources have been removed or drained, unplug any peripheral still attached to the computer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-63\" aria-level=\"1\">Now, press and hold the power button on your PC for up to 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-64\" aria-level=\"1\">Put back the battery (if removable) and plug the charger back in.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-65\" aria-level=\"1\">Turn on the PC now. You should be able to find the Bluetooth option on your computer once again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-66\"><div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\">For a more in-depth guide on how to fix missing Bluetooth on Windows 10\/11, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixed-bluetooth-option-disappeared-windows-11\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-67\">What to do if your webcam shows \u201cCode 45\u201d<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-68\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-5.06.25\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"What to do if Webcam shows Code 45\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-69\">If your computer\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-integrated-built-in-webcam-in-windows-10\/\">camera is not responding<\/a> and is showing \u201cCode 45\u201d in Device Manager, the following methods will enable you to get it working again:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-70\"><strong>Fix 1: Check whether the camera is enabled in the camera app permissions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-71\" aria-level=\"1\">Click the Start icon on our taskbar and type <i>camera<\/i> in the search bar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-72\" aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>App settings<\/i> from the options on the right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-73\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cam1.png\" alt=\"Click on App settings from the camera options\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-74\">Under <i>App permissions<\/i>, see that the camera is toggled on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-75\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cam2.png\" alt=\"Under App Permissions, see that the camera is toggled on\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-76\">Scroll down to <i>Reset <\/i>and first click the <i>Repair<\/i> button. See if that\u2019d yield positive results. If not, then click the <i>Reset<\/i> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-77\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cam3.png\" alt=\"Scroll down to Reset and first click the Repair button\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-78\">Some PCs, such as MSI and ASUS, also have a camera switch key. And you can activate the camera by pressing the <code>Fn + F6<\/code> hotkey on your keyboard. It could also be <code>Fn + F4<\/code>\u00a0or <code>Fn + F10<\/code> for some PCs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-79\"><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Enable camera access in BIOS\/UEFI<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Your camera might not be working because it is disabled in the BIOS settings. Consult your particular PC or motherboard manufacturer to learn how to enable your camera in the BIOS\/UEFI settings.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-80\"><strong>Fix 2: Check camera privacy settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-81\">Click on the Start icon on your taskbar and type <em>camera privacy settings<\/em>. Then click on the option to open it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-82\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Priv1.png\" alt=\"Click on the Start icon on your taskbar and type camera privacy settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-83\">On the main window, ensure that the <i>Camera access <\/i>option and the <i>Let apps access your camera<\/i> option are both toggled on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-84\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Priv2.png\" alt=\"On the main window, ensure that the Camera access option and the Let apps access your camera option are both toggled on\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-85\">Also, enable camera access in the list of apps for any app you may want to give access to your camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-86\"><strong>Fix 3: Update BIOS\/UEFI firmware and restore default settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-87\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/expert-guide-how-to-update-bios-the-right-way-on-windows-10-11\/\">Updating your PC\u2019s BIOS\/UEFI firmware<\/a> could be all you need to make Device Manager\u2019s \u201cCode 45\u201d go away and get your webcam working again. This process also resets the BIOS\/UEFI settings, providing a clean slate and ensuring that there are no suboptimal settings preventing your camera from functioning normally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-89\"><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning!<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Ensure that you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/protect-bitlocker-encrypted-documents\/\">disable BitLocker<\/a> drive encryption (if you enabled it previously) before updating your BIOS.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-90\">You can use the specialized maintenance utility on your PC to easily update the BIOS firmware. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.hp.com\/us-en\/help\/hp-support-assistant\">HP Support Assistant<\/a> for HP PCs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/lp\/dt\/supportassist-for-home-pcs\">Dell SupportAssist<\/a> for Dell PCs, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/software\/vantage\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqP6qAzUr09rmTNYaSGa-LCKx8o_P3xGzzQFA_027g0fa_IIX04\">Lenovo Vantage<\/a> for Lenovo PCs.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-91\"><strong>Fix 4: Run webcam diagnostics using your PC\u2019s specialized utility<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-92\">You may be able to get your webcam working again with the specialized tool that comes with your specific PC brand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-93\">For example, here\u2019s how to run camera diagnostics using Dell SupportAssist:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-94\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/support\/contents\/en-us\/article\/product-support\/self-support-knowledgebase\/software-and-downloads\/support-assist\/supportassist-for-home\">SupportAssist app<\/a> on your Dell PC.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-95\" aria-level=\"1\">Switch to the <em>Support<\/em> tab.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-96\" aria-level=\"1\">Click the<i> Get started<\/i> button on the <i>Test my hardware <\/i>category under <i>Take care of your PC with these tools.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-97\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assist1.jpg\" alt=\"lick the Get Started button on the Test my hardware category under Take care of your PC with these tools\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-98\">Expand the <i>I want to troubleshoot my PC<\/i> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-99\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assist2.jpg\" alt=\"Expand the I want to troubleshoot my PC option\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-100\">Click on <em>Camera<\/em> from the list of devices and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-101\"><b>What to do if your Intel Wireless-AC adapter shows \u201cCode 45\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-102\">If your Intel Wireless-AC adapter is not responding and keeps showing \u201cCode 45\u201d in Device Manager, the following solutions will enable you to fix it:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-103\"><b>Step 1: Uninstall the Intel Wireless-AC adapter driver\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-104\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the Run dialog (<code>Windows + R<\/code>) and type <i>devmgmt.msc<\/i>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code> to open Device Manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-105\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wire1.png\" alt=\"Open the Run dialog (Windows + R) and type devmgmt.msc then hit Enter to open Device Manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-106\">Locate <i>Network adapters<\/i> and click the drop-down to expand it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-107\">Right-click on your Intel wireless network device (for example, <em>Intel Wireless-AC 9560<\/em>) and click on <i>Uninstall device<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-108\">Check the <i>Delete the driver software for this device<\/i> (or <i>Attempt to remove the driver for this device)<\/i> option and click <i>Uninstall<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-109\">You may have to repeat Steps 2 to 4 to ensure that you delete all the redundant driver software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-106\"><b>Step 2: Download and install the latest Intel Wireless-AC adapter driver<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-110\"><div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you cannot access the Internet, you can perform the following procedure on another PC, and then send the downloaded file to your PC and run it.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-111\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/download-center\/home.html\">Intel website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-112\">Click <i>Wireless <\/i>under <i>Select Your Product<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-113\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/int1.png\" alt=\"Click Wireless under Select Your Product\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-114\">In the left pane, select <i>Intel Wireless-AC Products<\/i> under <i>All Products &gt; Wireless<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-115\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/int2.png\" alt=\"In the left pane, select Intel Wireless-AC Products under All Products &gt; Wireless\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-116\">Select your Intel wireless card series, for example, Intel Wireless Series 9000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-117\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/int3.png\" alt=\"Select your Intel wireless card series, for example, Intel Wireless Series 9000\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-118\">Now, select your specific Intel wireless-AC version.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-120\">On the right-hand side of the window, click on the latest <i>Intel Wireless Wi-Fi drivers for Windows<\/i> entry to get the most up-to-date drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-121\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/int5.png\" alt=\"On the right-hand side of the window, click on the latest Intel Wireless Wi-Fi drivers for Windows entry to download it\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-122\">Double-click on the downloaded file to run the installer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-123\"><b>Step 3: Enable Wi-Fi in BIOS\/UEFI settings or restore default BIOS\/UEFI settings<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-124\">You need to ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled within the BIOS settings. Consult your motherboard or PC manufacturer to find the specific procedure for enabling Wi-Fi. If that doesn\u2019t help, try restoring the default BIOS settings or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/expert-guide-how-to-update-bios-the-right-way-on-windows-10-11\/\">updating the BIOS firmware<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-125\"><b>Step 4: Reset network settings<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-126\">Click the Start icon on your taskbar and type <em>cmd<\/em> in the search.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-127\">Click on <i>Run as administrator<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-128\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cmd1.png\" alt=\"Click on Run as administrator\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-129\" aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Yes <\/i>on the User Account Control prompt to confirm the action.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-130\" aria-level=\"1\">Now, you have to run the following commands one after the other. You can copy and paste the command and hit <code>Enter<\/code> on your keyboard to run it:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>netsh winsock reset<\/pre>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-131\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/netsh1.png\" alt=\"Enter the command: netsh winsock reset\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<pre>netsh int ip reset<\/pre>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-132\"><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/netsh2.png\" alt=\"Enter the command: netsh int ip reset\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<pre>ipconfig \/release<\/pre>\n<pre>ipconfig \/renew<\/pre>\n<pre>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-133\">Close the <em>Administrator: Command Prompt<\/em> window and restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-134\"><div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-135\">\u201cCode 45\u201d in Device Manager: Fixed<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-136\">The Device Manager \u201cCode 45\u201d problem can be quite frustrating when it happens with any of your devices. It mostly has to do with driver or Windows issues. In that case, by the time you\u2019ve attempted one or all of the troubleshooting procedures presented in this guide, you have a good chance of getting rid of the error for good.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-137\">However, if it turns out that none of these fixes were able to yield a positive outcome, then you are probably dealing with a hardware fault. You should, therefore, consider replacing the device or the hardware component on your PC. You could also use an alternative device, for example, a USB-connected Bluetooth adapter in place of the internal Bluetooth adapter that came pre-installed in your PC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-138\">Some Windows users may go as far as performing a system restore or resetting the OS just to make double sure that the \u201cCode 45\u201d error is a result of hardware damage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-139\">But a Windows reset is really not necessary if your PC is in good condition and you\u2019re only experiencing \u201cCode 45\u201d on a single hardware device. Then it\u2019s more advisable to get a replacement or use an alternative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-140\">We do hope you\u2019ve found this guide helpful in resolving the error \u201cCode 45\u201d and that your hardware device is functional once more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-141\">We\u2019d like to hear from you. Leave a comment below. Let us know your experience and the fixes that worked for you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-142\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6\"><div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can restarting my PC really fix the \u201cCode 45\u201d error?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes. \u201cCode 45\u201d can be resolved by restarting your PC. This helps settle any temporary glitches that may be causing the device connection error. A power flush has also been found to be effective, whereby you disconnect the PC from the power source, remove or discharge the battery, and then hold the power button for up to 30 seconds to drain out the residual power in the PC components. Other simple methods may also help, such as disconnecting the external device from the PC and reconnecting it and turning off the external device and turning it back on.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\"><div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Does \u201cCode 45\u201d always mean my hardware is permanently broken?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tWhile the error \u201cCode 45\u201d in Device Manager could indicate that your hardware is failing or has failed permanently, that\u2019s not always the case. It might turn out to be a software problem that can be resolved using troubleshooting methods, such as updating the device drivers or checking Windows for corrupt system files.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\"><div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why does my Bluetooth keep disconnecting and showing \u201cCode 45\u201d?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\">There may be any number of reasons for this. If the Bluetooth adapter on your PC is connected via USB, then the \u201cCode 45\u201d error probably means that there\u2019s something wrong with your USB port, thereby causing the connection to be unstable. In that case, it can be fixed by updating your PC\u2019s USB port drivers as well as the Bluetooth drivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\">However, if you\u2019re not using an external Bluetooth adapter, then in addition to updating your Bluetooth drivers, you would have to confirm whether Bluetooth services are running on your computer via the Services utility in Windows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\">Power flushing the PC may also prove effective in resolving the Bluetooth \u201cCode 45\u201d error.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\">\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\"><div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Will updating my BIOS help fix the \u201cCurrently, this hardware device is not connected\u201d error?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes. Updating your BIOS firmware and restoring the default settings have been shown to resolve the \u201cCode 45\u201d device connectivity error.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\"><div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How can I fix \u201cCode 45\u201d on an external hard drive or SSD?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\">If you\u2019re getting the \u201cCode 45\u201d error when trying to connect a hard drive or SSD to your computer, you may be able to resolve it with these methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-16\" aria-level=\"1\">First of all, reconnect the storage device. 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