How can get Device Manager Error Code 32

There are various different types of error codes, Device Manager error codes (relating to devices), system error codes and then there are software error codes for individual programs. This post looks at Device Manager Error Code 32 and how to resolve it.

Our post “Fix Windows Drivers: Device Manager Error Codes” provides an explanation of general Device Manager Error Codes and what they mean.

This article focuses on Device Manager Error Code 32 (not System Errors or specific software error codes). This error usually appears when the start type for the device driver is disabled in the Registry.

To resolve Error Code 32 we recommend the following:

Before getting into the details of this error code there are 2 things you should try:

1. Reboot your computer – this is always a first step to resolving any problems
2. Undo any recent changes you may have made to Device Manager, this includes any software you may have installed prior to the error appearing

If neither of the above resolve your problem then you will need to either update your Device Drivers, fix your Registry (deleting some corrupt values) or change the start type in the Registry.

Update Device Drivers

To update your Device Drivers, click here to run a free Drivers Scan, this will tell you if the problem is with your Drivers.

If you have checked your Drivers and everything seems in order, then you will need to examine your Registry. You should be a competent computer-user to edit Registry files. If you are uncomfortable with this you can download Registry Cleaner software to do it for you.