Windows 10: i am on windows 11. my keyboard is not working. the driver says code 19. this happened...

Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information in the registry is incomplete or damaged. Code 19

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Radio Switch Device Error Code 19

Hi Kara,

Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.

We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused, and appreciate the steps you have taken so far to fix this issue.

The error code 19 describes that, Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged.

Recommended resolution

• Uninstall and reinstall the driver.
• Revert to the most recent successful registry configuration.
  

Before we could reset the computer to factory settings, I suggest you to refer to the below article and perform the troubleshooting steps suggested for error code 19.

Error codes in Device Manager in Windows.

Error codes in Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hope it helps.

Let us know the status, we are happy to assist you further.

 

keyboard stopped working ! ( code 19)

keyboard on my dell laptop has stopped working. Initially device manager code was 19 , after trying to uninstall keyboard and restart code changed twice. once to code 12 then code 10. Now , it shows error code 10.

I can't type much since I am using on screen keyboard.
Details are posted here :-
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...f-6f16b495c51c

keyboard works fine when booting other OS. I have remix os on usb drive ,keyboard works in it.

 

Windows 10 Code 19 Registry Errors?

Hi Tir,

We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

• 
  As you have rolled back to Windows 8.1, do you want to install Windows 10 again?
  
• 
  Have you installed any third party drivers or software prior to the issue in Windows 10?
  

If you install Windows 10 again, follow the below steps and check if it helps to resolve the error code 19.

You may uninstall the faulty drivers for keyboard or mouse by following the below steps.

Step 1:

Uninstall and reinstall the mouse and keyboard drivers.

I suggest you to try uninstall the Mice and other pointing device drivers check if it works for you.

Follow the steps to uninstall the Mice and other pointing device drivers:

• 
  Press Windows Key + X key and click
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Right-click on the Mice and other pointing device listed and expand it. (You may expand Keyboard also and perform the steps
  from 3-6)
  
• 
  Right click on available drivers and click on
  Uninstall.
  
• 
  Click on Yes if uninstallation window prompts.
  
• 
  Restart the computer after its uninstalled.
  

If the issue persist, follow the below step.

Step 2:

Please visit the manufacturer website, update all the device drivers and also install all the Windows updates available. To install the Windows update follow the below steps.

Install the latest updates through Windows updates.

• 
  Open the Start menu and type
  Windows update in the search bar.
  
• 
  Click on Windows update and
  Check for the updates.
  
• 
  Download and install if there are any pending updates to be installed.
  

Refer to the following article and update all the drivers available in Windows 10.

How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows
10

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.