Error codes

Code 2

The device driver could not be loaded

What it means

The driver file exists but Windows could not load it into memory, often because a dependency or its signature is missing.

Common causes

• A damaged driver package
• A missing dependency or runtime
• An unsigned or blocked driver

How to fix it

1. Uninstall the device and install the current driver from the maker.
2. Run sfc /scannow in case a Windows dependency is damaged.
3. Check the driver signature: Windows 11 requires signed drivers unless test mode is on.
4. If it started after an update, roll that driver back.