Well, you\u2019d be glad you landed on this page. We understand that this is an annoying issue that many users encounter, especially crypto miners who have several GPUs in their rig. As such, we\u2019ve put together this short post to teach you how to fix the Error Code 12 (This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use).<\/p>\n
Why Do I Get the Error Code 12?<\/h2>\n
In most cases, the Error Code 12 shows up when the user assigns two pieces of installed hardware to the same input\/output port. This problem can also occur when multiple devices are allocated to the same DMA channel. When this happens, the user will see a yellow exclamation point beside the particular device when they go to the General tab of Device Manager.<\/p>\n
How to fix the Error Code 12 (This Device Cannot Find Enough Free Resources That it Can Use)?<\/h3>\n\n- Using the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter<\/li>\n
- Restoring the Problematic Driver to its Previous Version<\/li>\n
- Reinstalling the Problematic Driver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Solution 1: Using the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter<\/h2>\n
The Hardware and Devices troubleshooter can locate causes of errors and fix them accordingly. Since the Error Code 12 is a hardware-related issue, the troubleshooter might be handy in providing a suitable resolution for it. To open this tool, you simply need to follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n
\n- On your keyboard, press Windows Key+S.<\/li>\n
- Inside the search box, type \u201ctroubleshoot\u201d (no quotes).<\/li>\n
- Select Troubleshoot from the results. Make sure to click the item with a wrench icon.<\/li>\n
- Once the Troubleshoot window is up, scroll down until you find the entry for Hardware and Devices. Select it, then click Run the Troubleshooter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Now, the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter will start identifying the problems that may have caused the Error Code 12. It will automatically resolve the issues. If there are further recommendations, follow the on-screen instructions.<\/p>\n
Solution 2: Restoring the Problematic Driver to its Previous Version<\/h2>\n
If the troubleshooter did not solve the Error Code 12, you can try rolling back the faulty driver to its previous version. You can do that by following these steps:<\/p>\n
Solution 1: Using the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter<\/h2>\n
The Hardware and Devices troubleshooter can locate causes of errors and fix them accordingly. Since the Error Code 12 is a hardware-related issue, the troubleshooter might be handy in providing a suitable resolution for it. To open this tool, you simply need to follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n
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- On your keyboard, press Windows Key+S.<\/li>\n
- Inside the search box, type \u201ctroubleshoot\u201d (no quotes).<\/li>\n
- Select Troubleshoot from the results. Make sure to click the item with a wrench icon.<\/li>\n
- Once the Troubleshoot window is up, scroll down until you find the entry for Hardware and Devices. Select it, then click Run the Troubleshooter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n
Now, the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter will start identifying the problems that may have caused the Error Code 12. It will automatically resolve the issues. If there are further recommendations, follow the on-screen instructions.<\/p>\n
Solution 2: Restoring the Problematic Driver to its Previous Version<\/h2>\n
If the troubleshooter did not solve the Error Code 12, you can try rolling back the faulty driver to its previous version. You can do that by following these steps:<\/p>\n
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