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Error Code 1 in Device Manager is generally caused by corrupt or outdated Device Drivers. Sometimes when you connect a new device to your computer and see error code 1, it means that Windows was unable to load the necessary drivers. You will get an error message pop-up 'This appliance is not configured correctly.

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Let's fix this bug and see how to truly fix your problem. So, without giving up time, let's see how to solve this error.

Repair this device is not configured correctly (code 1)

Before making any changes to your computer, it is recommended to create a Restore Point if something goes wrong.

Method 1: update the drivers for this device

1. Press Windows key + R and then type devmgmt.msc and hit enter to open the device manager.

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2. Right-click on the problem device driver (have a yellow exclamation mark) and select Update device driver.

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3. Now select «Busque de forma automática el software del controlador actualizadoAnd let the procedure finish.

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4. If you couldn't update your graphics card, then again select Update Driver Software.

5. This time, select «Search my computer for driver software.«

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6. Then select «Let me select from a list of device drivers on my computer.«

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7. Select the appropriate driver from the list and click next.

8. Allow the procedure to complete and then restart your computer.

9. Como opción, vaya al portal Web del fabricante y descargue los controladores más recientes.

Method 2: uninstall the problematic device

1. Press Windows key + R and then type “devmgmt.mscAnd hit enter to open the device manager.

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2. Right click Uninstall the device driver that has the problem.

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3. Now click Action and select Busque cambios de hardware.

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4. Finally, go to the web portal of the manufacturer of that device and install the latest drivers.

5. Reboot to apply the changes.

Method 3: fix the problem manually via Registry Editor

If this particular problem is caused by USB devices, then you can remove UpperFilters and LowerFilters in Registry Editor.

1. Press the Windows key + R button for open the race dialog box.

2. Type regedit in the Run dialog box, then click Enter.

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3. Navigate to the next registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlClass {36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}

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4. Now, from the right window pane, find and remove both UpperFilters key code and the LowerFilters.

5. If it asks for confirmation, select OK and restart your computer to save the changes.

That's all you have with success Repair this device is not configured correctly (code 1) but if you still have any doubts regarding this post, feel free to ask them in the comment section.