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!

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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
    2010-04-01T07:52:29+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!

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-07-15T01:46:06+00:00

    I have the same code 32 problem on my computer.  i clicked on the link above and followed the steps but the problem is still there. What should i do next

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-10-04T01:24:00+00:00

    Hey, why don't these forums have a "Vote as unhelpful" button?

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-04-07T19:04:33+00:00

    this didn't work

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