You will run into aHardware Device is Not Connected (Code 45)error if your Windows fails to recognize your hardware device. This is a common error that affects devices such as webcams, bluetooth devices, touch-screen devices, and sometimes even on-board graphics.
Microsoft states that you will see this error if you have disconnected your device. However, some users report that this error persists even after unplugging and replugging the device in question. Our investigation has shown that this error can occur due to driver issues and corrupted system files.
If you are also affected by this issue, then please check out this article we have written to help you resolve it.
Reasons Windows is Throwing a Code 45 Error
Since “Hardware device is not connected” (Code 45) is associated with Windows not detecting your hardware, you should begin by making sure that your hardware is really plugged in and that it is not defective. Check that the device is connected securely and try again. you may try restarting your computer as well.
If this does not solve the issue, then we need to dive deeper.
Run Hardware Devices Troubleshooter
The Windows hardware troubleshooter is a built-in tool that can help diagnose hardware problems by checking for common errors that could cause an issue.Running the troubleshootercan help you identify and fix problems related to your hardware.
Damaged or corrupted Windows system files could be the reason that is preventing your working hardware from being detected. To see if this is the case, you may run DISM and SFC tools.
This will fix and solve issues that were caused by corrupted Windows system files.
Reinstall and Update Device Driver
Drivers are software that facilitate communication between Windows and your hardware. Thus, corrupted, missing, oroutdated driverscould also be the underlying reason why your hardware is not being detected.
Check for Windows Update
Sometimes your last Windows update could have broken compatibility with your device driver. Microsoft usually detects such problems and fixes it in the next update. As such, you cantry Windows updateto see if this fixes code 45 error for you.
Activate Onboard GPU in BIOS
