How to Fix Error Code 10

Error Code 10 is generated in Device Manager. It appears on different versions of Windows. This error is mainly related to hardware and driver incompatibility issues. Press Windows Key + C.

Method 1 of 8:

Rollback Drivers to Previous Versions (Windows 8.1/ 8)

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    Press Windows Key + C.
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    The Charms Bar will be displayed. Click the Settings icon.
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    Click Control Panel icon.
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    Click System and Security | Administrative Tools.
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    Double click Computer Management.
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    Expand the following nodes:Computer Management (Local) | System Tools | Device Manager
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    Click View | Show hidden devices. If you see device(s) with a yellow color exclamation mark, it indicates such devices are not working properly.
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    Right click a malfunctioning device, select Properties.
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    Click the Driver tab, and then Rollback button. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Method 2 of 8:

Rollback Drivers to Previous Versions (Windows 7/ Vista)

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    Click the Start button on your Taskbar.
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    Click Control Panel.
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    Press F3 key of your keyboard.
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    Type "Device Manager" in the Search Box located on top right corner of the Control Panel window.
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    Open the Device Manager from the Search Results page.
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    Refer Steps # 7-9 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user's section.
Method 3 of 8:

Turn Off Hardware Acceleration (For Windows 8.1/ 8)

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    Press Windows Key + X. Select Search option.
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    The Start Screen will open. Type "desk.cpl" in the Search Box.
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    Click Apps icon and then open the keyword from the Search Results.
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    Screen Resolution page will open. Click "Advanced settings" link and then Troubleshoot tab. If the Troubleshoot tab doesn't exist, your graphics card doesn't support the Hardware Acceleration feature.
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    Move the slider to set Hardware Acceleration: None
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    Click OK twice to save your settings and exit.
Method 4 of 8:

Turn Off Hardware Acceleration (For Windows 7/ Vista)

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    Click Start | Control Panel.
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    Click Appearance and Personalization icon.
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    Click "Adjust screen resolution".
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    Refer Steps # 4-6 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user's section.
Method 5 of 8:

Register Problematic DLL (For Windows 8.1/ 8)

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    Press Windows Key + X. Select "Command Prompt (Admin)"
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    Execute the following commands:
    1. Regsvr32 raspppoe.sys
    2. EXIT
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    Restart your PC.
Method 6 of 8:

Register Problematic DLL (For Windows 7/ Vista)

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    Click the Start button. Point to All Programs | Accessories.
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    Right click Command Prompt, select Run as administrator.
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    Refer Steps # 2-3 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user's section.
Method 7 of 8:

Disable Software Rendering (For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista)

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    Press Windows Key + R simultaneously.
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    Type "inetcpl.cpl" in the Open textbox, click OK.
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    Internet Properties dialog will open. Click the Advanced tab.
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    Uncheck the box named "Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering' from 'Accelerated Graphics' category.
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    Click Apply | OK.
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    Install the ZombieSoftFix to diagnose other issues with ActiveX/ DLL entries. This process may take several minutes.
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    Reboot your PC for the changes to take effects.
Method 8 of 8:

Modify Environmental Variables (For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista)

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    Right click the Computer icon on your Desktop.
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    Select Properties from the context menu.
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    Click "Advanced system settings" link on the left side panel.
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    System Properties dialog will open. Click the Advanced tab.
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    Click Environment Variables button.
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    Select "TEMP" option under "User variables" category. Click the Edit button to modify variable values.
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    Clear the existing value and replace it with the following value:
    1. C:Tmp
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    Click OK thrice to save settings and close the dialog.
Update 04 March 2020
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