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

Anonymous
2009-12-19T23:12:10+00:00

Hello,

I just entered a CD into my disc drive and noticed nothing was happening. So I went to manually click on the disc drive itself, and saw that it was completely gone. When going through the troubleshooting process in Windows 7, this note came up:

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

Obviously I need to re-enable this service, but I am clueless as to which one or how to do so. Any help would be appreciated!

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers

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Anonymous
2009-12-19T23:18:33+00:00

Try the following MS KB article:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

Try following the steps for Windows Vista which should also work for Windows 7.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-02-11T17:18:30+00:00

    HEY!!! I HAVE THE SOLUTION!!! 1000000% WORKING

    FOLLOW ME..

    OPEN DEVICE MANAGER -> RIGHT-CLICK ON THE CORRUPT DEVICE (YELLOW MARK) ->

    UPDATE DRIVER SOFTWARE ->BROWSE MY COMPUTER FOR DRIVER SOFTWARE ->LET ME PICK FROM A LIST OF DEVICE DRIVERS ON MY COMPUTER -> NEXT -> CLOSE

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-06-23T01:33:55+00:00

    The automatic Fixit identified the problem, but was unable to fixit. They need to update the Fixit tool to delete the upper and lower filters. As far as I can tell they are not needed for anything specific.

    Manually removing the LowerFilters entry completely and rebooting the machine worked for me.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-06-12T01:54:31+00:00

    You're welcome for the help.

    I am glad you got it working.

    Presently I am not on Facebook probably because I'm here. :)

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-06-11T21:17:25+00:00

    Installing the gearbox worked

    I tried both.

    If i can ever return the favor as an attorney, let me know.

    I have googled the problem for several days and even bought a replacement burner.

    Yours is the only solution that worked.

    I commend you for who you are and for your assistance to an invisible person.

    If you have a face book I would enjoy being connected to you.

    ******@verizon.net

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