System Firmware UEFI\RES_{0D1EE282-C966-46E4-A574-91C9C7690F31}\0 This device cannot start.

[BR1710]

What means this error, and how can it be solved?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @BR1710 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Thanks for sharing the details, Vinod. The error you're seeing—System Firmware UEFI\RES_{0D1EE282-C966-46E4-A574-91C9C7690F31}\0 – This device cannot start—typically points to a firmware or BIOS-related issue in Windows Device Manager. It often appears after a Windows or BIOS update and is flagged with a yellow warning icon.

 

What It Means

This error indicates that Windows is unable to properly initialize the system firmware interface (UEFI), which is essential for low-level hardware communication. It may be caused by:

• A failed or incomplete BIOS update
• A mismatch between Windows and firmware versions
• Corrupted firmware drivers

 

How to Fix It

Here’s a step-by-step guide to resolve the issue:

 

1. Update BIOS Manually

• Go to the HP Drivers & Firmware page
• Enter your product: HP Pavilion 16-af0000
• Select your OS version (Windows 11)
• Expand BIOS section and download the latest version
• Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions carefully
  (Ensure your laptop is plugged in and do not interrupt the update)

 

2. Update Chipset and Firmware Drivers

• On the same HP support page, download and install:
  • Intel Chipset Driver
  • System Firmware – UEFI Update

 

3. Clear the Error from Device Manager

• Press Windows + X > Device Manager
• Expand Firmware or System Devices
• Right-click the entry with the error > Uninstall device
• Restart your laptop—Windows should reinstall the correct driver automatically

 

4. Run HP Support Assistant

• Download or open HP Support Assistant
• Check for updates and install any recommended firmware or BIOS patches

Let’s get your system firmware back to full health.

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Hawks_Eye