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SPAPI_E_PNP_REGISTRY_ERROR
SPAPI_E_PNP_REGISTRY_ERROR (0x800F023A) is a Windows SetupAPI driver-installation error. This code means SetupAPI could not access required Plug and Play registry data. The underlying cause may be permissions, a damaged device-registration record, or a broader operating-system servicing problem.
What to check
- Capture the exact registry operation and underlying Win32 error from
setupapi.dev.log. - Check the System event log for related Plug and Play, service, or disk errors.
- Do not manually delete device-class registry data without identifying the failing key and having a backup.
Microsoft: SetupAPI device installation log
Microsoft: Troubleshooting device and driver installations
Microsoft: PnPUtil command syntax
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