This error could apply to any device, but it most typically relates to DVD and CD drives, printers, keyboards, and USB devices, so you might see it when you try to use certain hardware devices. It’ll almost always display in the following way: Details on Device Manager error codes like this one can be seen by checking the Device Status area in the device’s properties.
How to Fix a Code 41 Error
Try these steps in order until the error is resolved: If it’s inside the PC, check to make sure all the connections are firmly seated and any connectors are properly connected. If this is a newly installed device, check the manual to make sure that everything is connected in the correct fashion to the appropriate connectors on the motherboard. If the device is external (i.e., connected with a USB cable), try using a different cable. This is not the same as updating a driver. A full driver reinstall involves completely removing the currently installed driver and then letting Windows install it over again from scratch. It’s also possible that the device is not compatible with your version of Windows. You can check the Windows Hardware Compatibility List to be sure.
