Resolving Error Code 0x800f0950: Driver Issues in Windows Server 2016
Error code 0x800f0950 often indicates missing or unspecified drivers during device setup in Windows Server 2016. Follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve:
- Update Windows: Ensure your system is current with the latest patches by navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and clicking 'Check for updates'.
- Update drivers: Review and install any available updates for your device from the manufacturer’s website to ensure compatibility.
- Reinstall device drivers: Navigate to Device Manager, right-click on the problematic device, choose 'Uninstall', then reboot your system and reinstall the driver to reset its configuration.
- System File Check: Launch Command Prompt as an administrator and execute 'sfc /scannow' to scan and repair corrupted system files.
- Run DISM tool: From an admin Command Prompt, input 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' to fix system image issues and restore system health.
These steps should help correct error 0x800f0950 by ensuring drivers are properly installed and system files are intact.