In most cases, it means the device was manually disabled, but you might also see it if Windows is forced to disable the device due to a lack of system resources.
Code 22 Errors
The error will almost always display in the following way: Details on Device Manager error codes like this one are available in the Device Status area in the device’s properties. See our guide on How to View a Device’s Status in Device Manager for help getting there.
How to Fix a Code 22 Error
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If you can’t, or don’t want to fix this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. Most of the time this will fix the issue, but don’t worry if it doesn’t. All that means is the error you’re seeing was caused by something a bit less common. Depending on the changes you made, some solutions might include:
Removing or reconfiguring the newly installed device Rolling back the driver to a version prior to your update Using System Restore to undo recent Device Manager related changes Reinstall the drivers for the device. Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is one possible solution.
If the Code 22 error is due to a lack of system resources available for the card, moving it to a different slot on the motherboard could clear up the problem. This isn’t as common a situation with newer hardware and Windows versions, but it is possible and is an easy troubleshooting step to try. While not likely, another possibility is the device is incompatible with your version of Windows. You can always check the Windows HCL to be sure.
