Fix Device not migrated error

How frustrating it could be when you are working on some of your important projects and suddenly a device stops working? Very much. Usually when the device stops working, it displays the message “Device not migrated”. But as always we have a solution for this error too.

Methods to fix Device not migrated error

Method 1: Run System File Checker

• Click on the Start menu.
• Type “cmd“. When you see Command Prompt appear in the menu above, right click on it and select Run as administrator.
• In Command Prompt, type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter.

• Wait for the scan to complete.
• Try installing the system updates. If this method works for you, you will not see the error again.

Method 2: Uninstall and re-install the device driver

• Press Windows + R to open Run dialog box.
• Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
• In the Device Manager window locate Sound, video and game controllers.
• Expand Sound, video and game controllers category and right click on your audio device and select Uninstall.

• Restart your pc, the Windows will automatically install the sound driver.

(Note: The process above explains how to uninstall and re-install the sound driver but the same process can be used to work on any driver.)