Plus why this might happen
Windows has stopped this device because it reported problem code 43 – FIXED
Code 43 can occur on all current versions of Microsoft Windows and prevents you from using multiple devices, including graphics cards and external hard drives. Code 43 is often the culprit behind the error message "Windows has stopped this device".
In this article, we’ll look at why Code 43 occurs and how to fix it if it happens to you. We’ve listed the solutions in order of ease and likelihood of fixing the problem, so try the solutions in order.
There are several causes for Code 43. It could mean that your device has a hardware problem, or that a driver or software error is preventing Windows from recognizing the device.