Code 34: Windows cannot determine the settings for this device

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Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista

Device Manager displays the following message in the Device Properties dialog box, on the General tab, in the Device Status text box:

Windows cannot determine the settings for this device. Consult the documentation that came with this device and use the Resource tab to set the configuration. (Code 34)

Diagnosis

The device requires manual configuration.

Resolution

Change the hardware settings by setting jumpers or running a vendor-supplied tool, and then configure the device in the Resources tab in Device Manager.