The error code 0x00000070 translates to “INIT_DEVICE_FAILED” on Windows systems. This error indicates a critical failure during the initialization process of a device driver. When you start your computer, Windows attempts to load and initialize all device drivers so they can interact with the hardware components they manage. This error signifies that Windows encountered a problem while trying to initialize a specific driver.

Here’s a breakdown of the causes, solutions, and additional considerations:

Causes:

• Faulty or Outdated Drivers: The most common cause is outdated, corrupted, or incompatible device drivers. These drivers might have bugs that prevent them from initializing properly.
• Hardware Issues: In some cases, malfunctioning hardware components, like a faulty network card or graphics card, can also lead to the INIT_DEVICE_FAILED error. The driver might be unable to communicate with the hardware correctly due to the hardware problems.
• Software Conflicts: Rarely, conflicts with other software programs or recently installed applications might interfere with the driver initialization process.

Solutions:

Here are some steps you can take to address the 0x00000070 error:

1. Restart Your Computer: A simple restart can sometimes resolve temporary glitches that might be causing the error.

2. Safe Mode: If you can boot your computer into Safe Mode, try doing so. Safe Mode loads only essential drivers. If the error doesn’t occur in Safe Mode, it suggests a problem with a non-essential driver. You can then try to identify the problematic driver and update or disable it (if possible) to see if the error resolves.

3. Identify the Problematic Device: Windows might not explicitly state which device driver is failing to initialize. You can use tools like Event Viewer in Windows to look for more specific details about the driver that failed to initialize.

4. Update Drivers: Ensure you have the latest drivers installed for the device experiencing the initialization failure. You can update them through the Device Manager in Windows.

5. Uninstall and Reinstall Drivers: If updating drivers doesn’t work, consider uninstalling the device driver and then restarting your computer. Windows will automatically reinstall the generic driver, which might resolve the issue.

6. Disable Fast Startup (Optional): In some cases, Fast Startup in Windows can conflict with driver initialization. Try temporarily disabling Fast Startup to see if the error persists.

7. Advanced Troubleshooting (For Technically Inclined Users): Resources like Microsoft documentation on bug check 0x70 can provide additional guidance for advanced troubleshooting steps: https://bsodtutorials.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/debugging-stop-0x7a-kernel_data_inpage_error/

Additional Considerations:

• Identifying the specific driver causing the issue can be crucial for troubleshooting.
• If you’re not comfortable with driver updates or advanced troubleshooting, consider seeking help from a qualified technician.
• Keeping your system and drivers updated can help prevent encountering such errors in the future.

By following these steps and considering the potential causes, you should be able to diagnose and address the INIT_DEVICE_FAILED error and ensure your devices function properly.