Code 18, indicated by the error message “Reinstall the drivers for this device (Code 18),” is an error that suggests an issue with the device’s drivers. To resolve this issue and reinstall the drivers, follow the recommended resolution steps below.
Error Code 18
Likewise see also the Error Code 3, Error Code 10 and the Error Code 1.
Reinstall the device driver using the Hardware Update wizard:
- Access Device Manager:
- Click on the “Start” button.
- In the search bar, type “Device Manager” and select “Device Manager” from the search results.
- Locate the Device:
- In Device Manager, find the device for which you want to reinstall the driver. It will be listed under the relevant category.
- Update the Driver:
- Right-click on the device in the list.
- From the context menu that appears, choose “Update Driver” to initiate the Hardware Update wizard.
- Follow the Wizard:
- Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Hardware Update wizard to reinstall the driver. This typically involves selecting options related to driver installation.
Reinstall the device driver manually:
- Access Device Manager:
- Click on the “Start” button.
- In the search bar, type “Device Manager” and select “Device Manager” from the search results.
- Locate the Device:
- In Device Manager, find the device for which you want to reinstall the driver. It will be listed under the relevant category.
- Uninstall the Driver:
- Right-click on the device in the list.
- From the context menu that appears, select “Uninstall.” This will remove the current driver.
- Scan for Hardware Changes:
- After the device driver is uninstalled, choose “Action” from the menu bar at the top of the Device Manager window.
- Select “Scan for hardware changes.” This action will initiate the process of reinstalling the driver.
Note that during the driver re-installation process, you may be prompted to provide the path to the driver. Likewise if you are asked for the driver and do not have it readily available, consider downloading the latest driver from the hardware vendor’s website. This ensures that you have the most up-to-date and compatible driver for your device.
Likewise see the Error Code 9 as well as the Error Code 12 on here.
Likewise by following these steps, you can effectively address the Code 18 error by reinstalling the device driver either through the Hardware Update wizard or manually. Lastly this process should resolve any issues with the driver and help the device function correctly.
