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Code 31 Failed to load required driver

error meaning

Windows was unable to load a driver required for your device.

Frequently Occurring Situations

My network or graphics device does not work after installation.

First thing to check

Please note the driver vendor/version of the problem device.

main causes

  • driver corruption
  • Incompatible version
  • Filter driver conflict

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

My network or graphics device does not work after installation.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Please note the driver vendor/version of the problem device.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. Procedure for resolving failure to load required driver

Windows was unable to load a driver required for your device.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Recover and install the correct driver package from the manufacturer.
  2. If this occurred after changing filter software such as VPN, restore using the vendor's procedures.

Check points: Check the device status and network/screen functions together.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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