Code 50, Windows cannot apply all of the properties for this device error occurs when there is a problem with a hardware device, when you connect a new device and try to install its driver, or when you try to update the driver for an existing device.
This Device Manager error code usually appears when Windows cannot apply all of the properties for this device. Device properties may include information that describes the device’s capabilities and settings (such as security settings, for example).
Code 50, Windows cannot apply all of the properties for this device
There are two ways to fix the issue, and you will need an admin account to execute these suggestions:
- Uninstall Device using Device Manager
- Install the Latest Driver from OEM
Make sure to check on the issue after executing each suggestion.
1] Uninstall Device using Device Manager
- From Start, search for device manager and select Device Manager from the results.
- Right-click the device in the list.
- Select Uninstall from the menu that appears.
- After the device is uninstalled, choose Action on the menu bar.
- Select Scan for hardware changes to detect it.
- Let Windows select the driver on its own
Check if the issue still exists.
Read: Code 44, An application or service has shut down this hardware device
2] Install the Latest Driver from OEM
You can always install the latest driver from the OEM’s website if you get the Code 50 error for a specific hardware device. This will allow you to download the correct driver for your device without relying on Windows.
To download the latest driver, you first need to identify the specific hardware for which you wish to download the driver.
Then, you will need to visit the official website of the device’s manufacturer. For instance, if you are trying to update the driver of a GPU, then you can go to the manufacturer’s website and download the required driver.
The driver should be available under the support or driver section, so look for such on the manufacturer’s website and download drivers based on the model number and the version of your Windows OS.
Once the driver is downloaded, follow all the onscreen steps to install it on your system and see if it works.
You can run the hardware troubleshooters if both of these don’t work.
Read: Code 53, This device has been reserved for use by the Windows kernel debugger
We hope this post helps you resolve the issue.
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