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Decoding a vague “Unknown Device” error

Posted on July 22, 2019 at 01:10 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

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By Fred Langa

When device problems arise, Windows often produces frustratingly vague error messages.

That makes it difficult to know which device is actually causing trouble. But a little experimentation can usually isolate the problem and point toward a solution.

Plus: Why does Windows hide file extensions by default?

Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 16.27.0 (2019-07-22).

LangaList AskWoody Plus Newsletter, File extentions, Unknown device error, Windows troubleshooting

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