How To Fix the Code 28 Error – The Drivers for This Device Are Not Installed

Here are some basic Fixes to fix Code 28 error – The Drivers for This Device Are Not Installed.

Method 1: Uninstall and Reinstall the Device Driver

 

Step 1: Press the Win + R shortcut key on your keyboard to open the Run command box.

Step 2: In the Run command search field, type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter to pen the Device Manager window.

 

Run Command Devmgmt.msc Enter

 

Step 3: In the Device Manager window, go to Other Devices and expand the section.

Now, right-click on the device for which the driver is missing and select Uninstall device.

 



Device Manager Network Adapters Uninstall Device

 

Step 3: Once uninstalled, restart your PC and Windows will automatically re-install the device again.

Now, you should not see the “The drivers for this device are not installed. (Code 28)” error anymore.

Method 2: Update the Device Driver

 

Step 1: Right-click on Start and select Run. This will open the Run command window.

 

Start Right Click Run

 

Step 2: Type devmgmt.msc in the search box and press OK.

This will open the Device Manager.

 

 

Run Command Devmgmt.msc Ok

 

Step 3: In the Device Manager window, navigate to the device (if you know) that’s causing the error.

Right-click on the device and select Update driver.

 

Device Manager Network Adapters Device Right Click Update Driver

 

Step 4: In the Update Drivers window, click on Search automatically for drivers.

 

Update Drivers Search Automatically For Drivers

 

Step 5:It will now look for the latest available driver and if any available, it will automatically install the same.

 

Now, restart your PC and the Code 28 Error – The Drivers for This Device Are Not Installed should be gone.

 

Method 3: Rollback the Driver

 

Step 1: Right-click on Start and select Device Manager.

 

Start Right Click Device Manager

 

Step 2: In the Device Manager window, right-click on the device that has the problem and select Properties.

 

Device Manager Problem Device Right Click Properties

 

Step 3: In the Properties window, go the Driver tab and select Update Driver.

 

Device Properties Driver Roll Back Driver Ok

 

Step 4: Wait for a while as it takes some time to complete the process.

Once completed, restart your PC and you should not see the error anymore.

 

Method 4: Update Windows OS

 

Step 1: Press the Win + I shortcut keys on your keyboard to open the Settings window.

Step 2: In the Settings window, go to Update & Security.

 

Settings Update & Security

 

Step 3: Click on the Windows Update option on the left side of the pane.

 

Settings Update & Security Windows Update

 

Step 4: Now, on the right side of the window, click on Check for updates.

 

Windows Update Check For Upddates

 

Step 5: Windows will now look for any latest updates available. If any available, it will automatically download and install the update on your PC.

Reboot your PC and the error should be gone.

 

Method 5: Perform System Restore

 

Step 1: Press the Win + X keys together on your keyboard and select Run to open the Run command window.

 

Win + X Run

 

Step 2: In the Run command window, write rstrui in the search field and press OK to open the System Restore window.



 

Run Command Rstrui Enter

 

Step 3: In the System Restore window, click the radio button next to Choose a different restore point.

Press Next to continue.

 

System Restore Choose A Different Restore Point Next

 

*Note – You can also select the Recommended restore option, if available to take your PC back to its previous state as per the date.

 

Step 4: In the next window, check the box next to Show more restore points.

Now, select the restore point from the list above and click Next.

 

System Restore Show More Restore Points Check Select Restore Point Next

 

Now, wait for the restore process to complete. The process takes quite some time, so wait till it gets over. Once the process is complete, your PC will be back to its previous state when it was working.

You can now check the Device Manager and the “The drivers for this device are not installed. (Code 28)” error should be gone.

If none of the above method work, you may want to check if the device you are using is compatible with your system. It can be possible that the device is an older version that no more works with the new generation PCs. In such cases, you may see the error Code 28. Therefore, using a new device which is compatible with the system, may solve the issue.