Windows 10: multimedia controller yellow triangle .

hi there, just ran windows defender and noticed there was a yellow triangle over device performance and health. followed the instructions but find there is no multimedia controlled installed ? i went into device manager and tried right clicking on the multimedia controller and then into properties . tried updating driver... says drivers for this device are not installed, code 28 .there are no compatible drivers for this device .then i click on search automatically for updated driver software. result . windows was unable to update your software ???
any help on this would be appreciated.... thanks.....

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Resolution isn't what it says it is?

control panel..... device manager...display adapter...then check for a yellow triangle if you have a yellow triangle you can reload or update the driver and it might solve this problem ... that is how I got mine corrected .... you might need to restart to
have it apply !!!

JS

 

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control panel..... device manager...display adapter...then check for a yellow triangle if you have a yellow triangle you can reload or update the driver and it might solve this problem ... that is how I got mine corrected .... you might need to restart to
have it apply !!!

JS

 

Hello,
1. Please complete your specs (see mine for comparison) as this relates to hardware.
2. Please post a screenshot of your Device Man. showing the problem
use the Insert Image icon to the left of the video icon above your post

What's the history?
Have you recently upgraded to Win 10, or from 32 bits to 64 bits?
Or were you running Win 10 ok and suddenly this happened?

And which is your Win 10 version?
(Win key + X, winver)

Have you checked for Win 10 drivers on your manufacturer's site?

Thanks

 

here is the info. you requested . i have had windows 10 since day one after upgrading from windows 7 ultimate. i actually went onto the toshiba website and checked for drivers but there is nothing for windows 10.

 

Hi, I understand you've had Win 10 running on this PC for a long time; you've recently upgraded to the CU (from your screenshot).

Have you had this problem since you upgraded to the CU?

Again: Have you recently upgraded from 32 bits to 64 bits? (I guess your Win 7 was 32 bits with 4Gb RAM).

Have you had 64 bit Win 10 running on this PC before?

Again: 2. Please post a screenshot of your Device Man. showing the problem
use the Insert Image icon to the left of the video icon above your post

I guess this is a somewhat older laptop. (Ref. to mobile in your screenshot).
It looks as if the model is Qosmio G50- is that correct?

To complete your specs, a freeware prog. called Speccy is very handy.

There are 64 bit Win 7 drivers, but none for Win 8.
I was wondering about a BIOS update.. a few find that necessary to run later Windows editions for which their PC was not designed. One is listed for G55, not G50.
Qosmio G50 (PQG55C-042039) Support | Toshiba

As for your particular driver (whatever that may be- I've not seen your Device Manager or the device you're concerned about yet) - here's what I suggest you try:

Download and run DriverMax (free for 2 drivers / day).
Do a scan with that and see if it offers anything.
I have used it 2 or 3 times successfully when in difficulty. (We would never normally recommend such tools for routine use).

Note: In running a late edition of Windows on an older laptop you run a risk of thermal management not being properly implemented. I found I could not run one older laptop in Safe Mode in Win 8- it got hot and cut out. It came with Vista.

 

hi there, excuse my lack of expert knowledge but what is a CU ? IHAve only had this problem this last 2 weeks or so.i changed my system to 64 bits over a year ago now .yes my laptop is qosmio G50.

 

CU is the commonly used abbreviation for the Creator's update- to save typing.
As you know, periodically MS produces major builds- this is the current one.
I'm assuming this problem arose after you upgraded to the CU as the timescale fits.

Was your OS 64 bit before this? Or if you prefer, has it been 64 bit for some months? OR have you changed from 32 to 64 in the last couple of weeks? (Complete reinstall).

As per previous: try Drivermax.

 

hi , yes i have had 64 bit system for well over a year now.

 

Sorry, missed that before. So it's upgrading to the CU that's caused this.

Two approaches:
1. Update your BIOS (if you can find an update).
(You can research how on your manufacturer's site)
2. Try Drivermax

Explanation here:
What Is a Multimedia Controller? | Techwalla.com

 

hi there again... i just downloaded and ran drivermax and it found a multimedia controller driver and installed it... the yellow triangle seems to have gone !

 

Excellent- you're in luck.

I'd have a look to see if there's a BIOS update anyway.

 

thanks very much for the help.... i will check for a bios update.... the drivermax did pick up a handful of other things that need updating... should i try update others or just let them be as nothing else is giving me a yellow triangle ?
just tried updating BIOS from toshiba website but recieved this message .

 

Mm, the utility isn't specified for Win 10. Does Drivermax offer anything for the Bios?

If your PC is running, it's not essential. Your PC is in uncharted territory- like many- not positively approved for Win 10
Toshiba : Model List


As to drivers no- do not update routinely using such tools as this. Windows maintains your basic drivers, and will probably replace drivers you install with those it seems good for you.

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thanks for all the info there..... going back to the drivermax do you recommend i attend to any of the updates here on the 2 images i sent ?