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• Device was not migrated due to partial or ambiguous match is an error that usually occurs after updating Windows.
• This issue usually happens due to some drivers that were not updated and are not recognized.
• To solve it, you have several solutions at hand, such as updating the drivers or using a tool to do that for you.

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We all know that Windows 10 updates can create issues after installation, especially after system updates. Not migrated due to partial or ambiguous match is one such error.

Whenever this occurs, it will show you exactly which device is causing the error.

The error message writes Device PCIVEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_84321043&REV_064&100198e&0&00E4 was not migrated due to partial or ambiguous match.

The issue is due to Windows OS failing to identify the device connected to the computer. Users have reported that this error occurred after installing the Windows updates on the official forum.

We have prepared some solutions to solve this annoying problem, so be sure to follow the steps below.

How does Device was not migrated due to partial match error affect my HDD?

This problem affects various external hard drives, and 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.

The issue was reported on all operating systems, and we already wrote about Device settings not migrated error on Windows 11 in one of our previous guides.

When you get this error, your USB 3.0 external hard drive won’t be recognized so you won’t be able to access your files or use the drive.

This could be similar to the USB Mass Storage Device has a driver problem message, so we advise you to inspect your drivers if you want to fix this problem.

How can I fix the device was not migrated error in Windows 10?

1. Update the driver

1. Find the device that is not migrated

Press Windows key + R to open a Run console, type devmgmt.msc and press OK to open the Device Manager.

In the Device Manager find the device.  Right-click on the device and select Properties.

2. Manually install the driver

Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.

Right-click on the device and select Update driver.

Select the Browse my computer for driver software option.

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3. Automatically install drivers

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, there is a way easier solution that employs the use of a dedicated app like DriverFix that will automatically update all your drivers with just a few clicks.

Some of the most common Windows errors and bugs are a result of old or incompatible drivers. The lack of an up-to-date system can lead to lag, system errors or even BSoDs.To avoid these types of problems, you can use an automatic tool that will find, download, and install the right driver version on your Windows PC in just a couple of clicks, and we strongly recommend DriverFix. Here’s how to do it:

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Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

2. Install the latest Windows updates

Click the Start button and select Settings.

Choose Update & Security.

Click on the Check for updates button and let Windows install any new ones.

3. Run a SFC scan

Click on the Windows Start button, type cmd and select Run as administrator to start Command Prompt with full privileges.

Type the following command and press Enter to start a System File Checker scan process: sfc/scannow

4. Use the System Restore option

Type restore point in the Search bar and click on the Create a restore point option.

Select System Restore and click Next.

Select one of the restore points and click Next. Make sure you select one that was created before the update was installed.

Click on the Finish button.

Did our article help you to solve this problem? If you have other solutions or questions, leave us a comment in the section below.

How do I fix the device not migrated error in Windows 11?

Whether we like it or not, the new OS has the same core as Windows 10 so they are very similar.

Apart from some new and useful features and a great design, most of the components from the old Windows 10 are still present on Windows 11.

That is why all the solutions we outlined above for Windows 10 can be applied seamlessly to the new OS.

Checking for Windows updates is slightly different in Windows 11 because the Windows Update section is ringh in the Settings menu so there are fewer steps to go through.

Otherwise, all the tools we used are still there, including the System Restore and Device Manager apps.

We hope that by using one of our solutions, you managed to fix the Device was not migrated due to partial or ambiguous match error and now your system works fine.

If you come across any other such trouble, bookmark our Windows Update error codes page to have it close, just in case.

For any questions or suggestions we wait for your notes in the comments section below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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