'THE TABLET DRIVER WAS NOT FOUND' Error

The 'THE TABLET DRIVER WAS NOT FOUND' error is an annoying message, which may show up out of nowhere, even if you were able to use your tablet the day before. Often, it seems to be caused by unexpected issues related to Wacom's drivers, but users of other tablet devices may also encounter the problem. So, what should you do if you see the 'THE TABLET DRIVER WAS NOT FOUND' error and cannot use your tablet? We advise you to try the troubleshooting tips below, as they may help you resolve such issues with ease:

Rollback Tablet Drivers

Open the Start Menu -> Device Manager. Expand the 'Human Interface Devices' tab, and then right-click your tablet to select 'Properties.' Navigate to the 'Driver' tab and press 'Roll Back Driver.'

Update Tablet Drivers

Access the Device Manager through the Start Menu, and then find your tablet device in the 'Human Interface Devices' tab. Right-click it and select 'Update Driver' to command Windows to try and install an updated version of the software.

Download Fresh Drivers from the Vendor's Website

You should always make sure to use your graphic tablet's latest available drivers, even if you are not experiencing issues with the old ones. Driver updates usually address bugs and vulnerabilities and aim to enhance performance/functionality. If you find it difficult to keep track of all driver updates, you can use automated driver maintenance tools to handle this task for you.

For Wacom Users – Restart the Wacom Driver Service

Owners of Wacom tablets report that restarting the driver of their tablet resolves the issue. To do this, press the Windows Button + R, and then type 'services.msc' before pressing OK. Scroll down in the list of Windows services to find the following services, and then right-click each one to select 'Restart:'

• Wacom Consumer
• Wacom Profession Service
• TabletServiceWacom