Code 32: A driver (service) for this device has been disabled. An alternate driver may be providing this functionality

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Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista

Device Manager displays the following message in the Device Properties dialog box, on the General tab, in the Device Status text box:

A driver (service) for this device has been disabled. An alternate driver may be providing this functionality. (Code 32)

Diagnosis

The Start type for this driver is set to Disabled in the registry.

Resolution

Uninstall the driver, and then click Scan for hardware changes to reinstall or upgrade the driver.