On starting your computer, you may be welcomed with the following error:
This error may occur when you try to launch an application, install updates, connect peripheral devices etc. Once you get this error, it means you will be unable to use the application or device which is related to this error.
There may be dozens of reasons that may raise this error so you cannot be sure why are you getting this problem. However, some reasons are very strong that may point your attention. Here, I am giving you some solutions that may resolve your issue.
Method 1: Fix using Driver Repair Tool
The Driver Repair Tool is specially built to fix driver-related issues in Windows 7/8/10. This tool is easy to use and fix all the driver-related issues with just a single click.
Method 2: Update Windows 10
Updating Windows Operating System is also a good idea. You must update the entire Windows 10 and it will auto-update the outdated driver. You can update your Windows 10 machine as follows:
Method 3: Free Up System Memory
You must free up system memory before running the victim application. There might be low memory on your PC or your system is running on low memory which is causing the problem. Clean system memory using the Disk Cleanup Utility.
Method 4: Reinstall Device Driver
The device driver might be corrupted or damaged. You must reinstall the driver software to get rid of the error “code 3 – The driver for this device might be corrupted.”
Summary
If you are getting error (Code 3) – The Driver for This Device Might be Corrupted on your Windows 7/8/10 machine then follow the instructions written on this article.