Error 0x0b Interface Config Missing - Internal

If the system fails to boot due to this error:

This error rarely happens on a stable, running system. It usually rears its head during: internal error 0x0b interface config missing

Run the following commands in the terminal: If the system fails to boot due to this error:

# List all network interfaces (including down/deleted ones)
ip link show
To prevent Error 0x0b from recurring:


Create a fallback interface config:
echo -e "auto lo\niface lo inet loopback\n\nauto eth0\niface eth0 inet dhcp" > /etc/network/interfaces
systemctl restart networking

Gamers might see this error when launching a title that uses DirectX 12 or Vulkan. The graphics driver maintains a "configuration interface" between the game engine and the GPU. A failed shader compilation or an outdated GPU driver can delete or corrupt this interface config, triggering 0x0b. This error rarely happens on a stable, running system
This error occurs when a software or firmware component attempts to access or bind to a hardware or virtual interface whose configuration data is absent, incomplete, or corrupted in the system’s configuration store. The 0x0b code often indicates a missing mandatory configuration block (e.g., network interface descriptor, I2C/SPI bus configuration, or virtual function mapping).

Look for any grayed-out or semi-transparent icons. These are "ghost" devices—interfaces that have registry entries but no physical or active driver.
Specifically look for names containing: