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Device Not Migrated From Previous Installation Due to Partial or Ambiguous Match [Fix]
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Updated onOctober 17, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
The devicewas not migrated due to partial or ambiguous matchis a common error that usually occurs after an update. The error message tells you the exact device causing the problem. For example:
Device PCIVEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_84321043&REV_064&100198e&0&00E4 was not migrated due to partial or ambiguous match.
Let’s see how we can fix it:
How do you fix not migrated due to partial or ambiguous match?
1. Update the driver
In the next guided example, you can learn the easiest method to update your drivers manually or automatically using secured tools.
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PressWindows+Rto open aRunconsole, typedevmgmt.msc,and press OK to open the Device Manager.
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In theDevice Manager, find the device mentioned in the migration error, then double-click it to open its Properties window.
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Go to the Events tab and check whether there is a Device not migrated event.
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Go to the Driver tab and select Update driver.
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Select theBrowse my computer for driver softwareoption and wait for the process to finish, thenreboot your PCto fix the device thatwas not migrated due to partial or ambiguous matchissue.
As you’ve seen, uninstalling the correct drivers is not very easy, and most likely, you will have to go to the manufacturer’s website for their newest version.
However, a way more straightforward solution is to employ adedicated driver updating appthat will automatically update all your drivers with just a few clicks.
2. Install the latest Windows updates
3. Run the SFC scan
4. Use the System Restore option
5. Update the audio driver
6. Update the BIOS
Flashing your BIOS is complex, and you risk causing significant harm to your computer if you do not carry it out correctly.
There is no requirement for you to keep your BIOS up to date if you are not an expert user; however, if you are experiencing a hardware issue and the only way to solve it is to upgrade your BIOS, then you may be required to do so.
Thus, we recommend you check out our comprehensive guide onupdating the BIOS in Windows 10 or 11to avoid any issues.
Wrapping up
TheWere not migrated from previous os installation due to partial or ambiguous device matcherror is usually linked to driver problems. Compatibility issues, corrupt or outdated drivers to be precise. That said, corrupt system files can also be at fault.
This problem affects various external hard drives; many reported this issue when using USB 3.0 devices. All brands can be affected by this issue, but many Seagate users reported this issue.
We hope that you managed to fix it by using one of our solutions. For any questions or suggestions, we will wait for your notes in the comments section below and get back to you as soon as possible.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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