The "Code 39" error for the Mastercam Virtual USB Bus (often associated with MultiKey or HASP emulators) typically indicates that Windows cannot load the driver because it is either corrupted, missing, or blocked by security features. This issue is common in Windows 10 and 11 environments due to increased security around unsigned or third-party drivers. Primary Cause: Core Isolation (Memory Integrity)
The most frequent cause of Code 39 for virtual drivers in modern Windows is Core Isolation , specifically the Memory Integrity
setting. This feature prevents drivers that do not meet strict security standards from loading. Matsusada Precision How to Fix Windows Security from the Start menu. Navigate to Device Security Core isolation details Memory integrity Restart your computer to apply the changes. Matsusada Precision Alternative Solution: Registry Modification
If the error persists or you cannot access security settings, you can manually disable the integrity check via the Registry Editor. Registry Path mastercam+x72022+virtual+usb+bus+error+39+fixed
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity : Find the value and set it to Legacy Fix : Some users resolve Code 39 by deleting UpperFilters LowerFilters
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000 if they exist. Driver Reinstallation Steps
setx NHASP_REDIRECT "auto"
One day — often after a Windows Update, driver update, or reinstall — you see in Device Manager under System devices: The "Code 39" error for the Mastercam Virtual
Virtual USB Bus – Yellow triangle
Error 39: "Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing."
Mastercam won’t start. No dongle detection. Illegal software message appears.
Update Drivers:
Reinstall Drivers:
Disable USB Selective Suspend:
Software-specific Solutions:
Virtual USB Bus Error Specifics: