Device Not Migrated Hard Drive: Excellent Hacks To Fix This Error

If you are a Windows user, then you may have recently upgraded to the new Windows 10 version. The new Windows 10 version contains many new features providing the best user experience and high-quality performance. However, even being a new version it comes along with many flaws and errors. One of the errors that you might see is the device not migrated hard drive error. However, this error will not show up on the PC screen like the other usual errors. But, you can notice this issue as an event from the Device Manager window.

To check the issue you can go to the Device Manager and then select the problematic device. Here, you will see the event is named as device not migrated. If you are viewing this error message inside the events list, then you cannot use that problematic device again. If you are not sure of the exact reasons behind this issue, then follow this article to know all the error.

Hence, if you want to know the methods to fix the device migration issue, then you can follow the next section of the article. But before, we proceed to the solution part of the article, we have discussed the reasons for this issue in detail. Therefore, keep reading this article to get the best results in fixing the error.

Probable Causes of Device not Migrated Hard Drive issue

Below, in this section of the article, you will learn the causes that are responsible for the device migration error to occur. Having a good knowledge of the reasons for the error will help you efficiently understand the methods of resolving the issue. Therefore without any further delay let us move forward to discuss the reason for this device migration issue below:

1. The most common cause of the device migration error is the compatibility of the Window 10 Operating System. If the device does not support the new Windows 10 version, then you can face this error.
2. If, in case, there is a problem in the PnP driver migration, then also you can face the device migration error on your system.
3. The third reason for the error to occur, if the device drivers are either missing or corrupted. If the drivers are corrupted, then the device migration may take place. Therefore, you can get the device migration error on the system.
4. If recently the system was attacked by malware or virus, then you can receive the device migration error.
5. Another reason for the error to occur can be that the chipset driver of the problematic device may be outdated. If the chipset drivers are not up to date, then the device migration may not take place and thus the error may occur.

Therefore, these were some of the reasons that can cause the device not migrated windows 10 hard drive issue to occur. After knowing the causes we will now proceed towards the methods in order to fix the issue.

Solutions to Fix the Hard Drive not Migrated Issue

In this section of the article, you will get the methods that will help you to fix the device not migrating issue. The steps given in these methods are easy to follow and you can perform all of the methods on your own. Therefore in order to know the methods, you can have a look at the points that are given down below:

1. Check if the Windows System Files are damaged or not, by using the System File Checker tool.
2. You also try to update the Chipset Driver of the problematic device.
3. Try the process of uninstallation and then, reinstallation of the problematic device driver in the Compatibility Mode.
4. You can also try to check for Windows Update to fix the device migration issue.
5. You can also try to Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS settings.
6. Try to check if there is any problem with the USB ports and the USB devices or Hard Drives.

Now, you can now proceed to the next section of the article to get a vivid description of the above points.

Method 1: Check the Windows System Files by System File Checker tool

In the first method of the fixing process, you need to check the damaged Windows System Files. You can check the system files by using the Command Prompt. If in case, you do not know the steps of this process, then you can follow the next section. In the next section, you will get the steps of the checking process. Therefore, you can have a look below:

• In the first step, you have to press and hold the Windows logo key and the R key at the same time. This action will open up the Run window.
• Once inside the Run window, you have to type ‘cmd’ in the command box.
• After typing the command you have to hit the Enter key from the keyboard.
• Now, the black Command Prompt window will open.
• Inside the Command Prompt window, you have to type the ‘sfc/ scannow’ command in the command line. Now, you have to hit the Enter key from the keyboard.
• After that, you have to wait for the command to execute and complete its task.
• After the checking process finishes, you can now check if the device migration issue is resolved or not.

Therefore, these are the steps that can help you to check the Windows System files. If in case, you are not able to fix the device migration issue, then don’t worry. We have other troubleshooting methods that will help you to fix the issue in no time.

Method 2: Update the Chipset Driver of the problematic device

In the second method of the article, you will get the steps to update the chipset drivers of the problematic device. If in case, you are not tech savvy enough to carry out the steps, then you can easily follow our given steps. Therefore, if you want to know the steps of this process, then you can have a look at the section given down below:

• First of all, you have to open the Start menu from the taskbar which is at the bottom of the screen.
• Now, inside the Start menu, you have to search for the Device Manager option. After finding the Device Manager option, you have to click on it in order to open it.
• Once the Device Manager window opens, now you have to go to that problematic device.
• After getting the problematic device, you have to right-click on it. A drop-down list will appear in which you have to choose the Update Driver option.
• A new window of the update process will open with two options. Here, you have to choose the first option that is ‘Search automatically for updated driver software’ option.
• After that, the Windows will start to search for the driver update. If in case, the Windows finds a driver update, it will download and then install it automatically.
• After the process completes, you have to reboot the system to apply the changes.

Once the system reboots, you have to check if the device migration issue still persists or not. If in case, you are still getting to see the device migration issue, then we suggest that you follow the next method of the troubleshooting process.

Method 3: Uninstallation and Reinstallation of problematic Device Driver

If none of the above methods help you to fix the device not migrated hard drive error, then you don’t have to worry about. As stated earlier, the device migration issue can occur if the device drivers are not compatible with the Windows Operating System. With a relaxed mind, you can try to perform an uninstall and then reinstall the drivers of the problematic device to fix the issue. In case, you do not know the steps of the process, you can follow the section given down below:

• At first, you have to open the Run dialog box. To open the Run dialog box you have to tap the Windows logo key and the R key at the same time.
• In the next step, you have to type ‘devmgmt.msc’ command inside the command box of the Run dialog box. After that, you have to click on the OK button to continue the process.
• As the Device Manager window opens, you have to navigate to the problematic device. After finding the problematic device, you have to right-click on it.
• From the list of options, you have to select the Uninstall option. Now, you have to wait for the Windows to uninstall the drivers of the problematic device.

Reinstallation Process in the Compatibility Mode

• After the uninstall process finishes its task, you have to now install the drivers in the Compatibility mode. You can enter the Compatibility mode by right-clicking on the problematic device.
• After right-clicking on the problematic device, you have to select the Properties option. When inside the Properties window, you have to select the Compatibility tab.
• Under the Compatibility tab, you have to choose the “Run this program in compatibility mode for” option.
• After that, you have to select the version of Windows that you are currently using from the drop-down box.
• Now, you have to click on the Apply button to apply all the changes. After that, you have to click on the OK button in order to save all the changes.
• In the last step, you have to restart the system and then, try to check if the device not migrating issue is gone or not.

So, these were the steps to uninstall and reinstall the drivers of the problematic device. We hope that by following these simple and easy steps, you were able to resolve the device not migrated hard drive issue on your own. However, if you are still facing the device migration issue on, then you can try out other additional methods that are given below.

Method 4: Check for Windows Update to Fix the Device Migration issue

From time to time Microsoft releases new updates to fix many errors and issues. Therefore, you can try to check if there are Windows Updates available to fix your device not migrating issue. However, if you are facing any difficulty to check the Windows Update, then you can take our help. The steps to check for the Windows Update are given down below as follows:

• You have to first open the Start menu from the taskbar which is at the bottom of the screen. Once you are inside the Start menu, you have to select the Settings gear icon.
• The Windows Settings app will now open on the screen.
• From the list of options inside the Windows Settings window, you have to click ‘Update & Security’ option.
• In the next step, you have to select the Windows Update option. Now, you have to click on the ‘Check for Updates button.
• Wait for the Windows to check if the updates are available or not. If the updates are available, Windows will download and install all of them automatically.
• When the process completes, you have to check if the device not migrated hard drive error occurs or not.

Now, these are the steps that will help you to update for the Windows Update. Even after updating the Windows Operating system to its latest version, if you are still facing the device not migrating issue, then you can follow the next method that is given down below.

Method 5: Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS settings

If in case the above methods did not work for you, then you can take the help of the BIOS settings of the system. In the BIOS settings, you will get an option of Load Optimized Defaults. This option has fixed many of the system errors. Moreover, this option basically tries to restore the BIOS settings to its default state. You just have to follow the next section below to learn the steps:

• If your system is On, you have to restart it. Once the manufacturer logo comes up, you have to immediately press the F1 key, Del key or the F10 key from the keyboard. These keys depend on the type of manufacturer’s system you use. Moreover, you will see the buttons to boot into BIOS on the startup screen.
• After pressing the button, you will enter the BIOS settings.
• Inside the BIOS settings of the system, you will have to look for the “Load Optimized Defaults”, “Load Setup Defaults”, or “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” options.
• After finding the options, you have to use the arrow keys of your keyboard to navigate to that option. Now, press the Enter from your keyboard in order to select the option.
• Next, you have to wait for any prompts. If in case, you get any prompts, then you have to press the Enter key from your keyboard to continue with the process.
• In the next step, you have to wait for the process to complete its tasks.
• When the task gets complete, the system will automatically boot into the Windows Operating System. After that, you have to check if the device migration issue still occurs or not.

Even after performing these steps if you are still facing the issue, then you can follow the next method.

Method 6: Check the USB ports and the USB devices or Hard Drives

With regard to the USB device not migrating issue, the problematic USB ports of the system may be the core factor. Therefore, you may try to plug in your USB device or hard drive into another port of the Windows 10 system. If in case, you notice any USB device not migrating issue, then the problem is due to the previous USB port of the system. Now, you can try to use this other USB port to migrate the hard drive device.

Otherwise, you can try to search for the USB Controller option in the Device Manager window. After finding the USB Controller option, right-click on it and then click on the Uninstall option in order to uninstall its Driver. Finally, you have to reboot the PC to check whether the device not migrated hard drive error is gone or not. Now, we hope you were able to fix the device migration issue on your own.

Bottom Line

At the end of the article, we just want to say that these are the causes and methods that will help you fix the device not migrated hard drive issue. We hope that by following the steps you are able to resolve the device not migrating issue. If in case, you are still having the device migration problem after connecting the USB device, then seek expert guidance. Moreover, you can use the comments section of the article to share your problems.