While less common, the error can also be caused by a corrupt driver or driver related file.
Code 39 Error Message
The Code 39 error will almost always display exactly like this: Details on Device Manager error codes like this one are available in the Device Status area in the device’s properties. See How to View a Device’s Status in Device Manager if you’re not sure how to do that. This error could apply to any hardware device listed in Device Manager. In most cases, however, it appears on optical disc drives like CD and DVD drives.
How to Fix a Code 39 Error
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a whole lot more. There is always the slim possibility that the Code 39 error you’re seeing was caused by some fluke with Device Manager or your BIOS. If that’s true, a simple reboot might fix it. Undo the change, restart your PC, and then check for the error again. Depending on what changes you made, some solutions might include:
Removing or reconfiguring the newly installed device Rolling back the driver to a version prior to your update Using System Restore to undo recent Device Manager related changes
It’s also possible that the device isn’t compatible with this version of Windows. You can check the Windows HCL to be sure.
