How do I fix this device is disabled. (code 22)?

If you receive error code 22, it means that the device you're trying to access is disabled. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but most often it's because the device has been disabled in the Device Manager. To fix this, you'll need to open the Device Manager and re-enable the device. If the device is still disabled, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the drivers for the device.

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• graphics device driver error code 22
• this device is disabled. (code 22)

• Check if the device is plugged in
• Check if the drivers are installed
• Check if the device is compatible with the system
• Update the drivers

1. Check if the device is plugged in

The first step is to check if the device is plugged in by checking if the light on the power cord is on. If the light is off, then the device is not plugged in and the issue is with the device. If the light is on, then the device is plugged in and the issue is with the power cord. If the device is not plugged in, then the next step is to check if the power cord is plugged into a working outlet. If the power cord is not plugged in, then the issue is with the power cord. If the power cord is plugged in, then the issue is with the device. If the device is not plugged in, then the next step is to check if the power cord is plugged into a working outlet. If the power cord is not plugged in, then the issue is with the power cord. If the power cord is plugged in, then the issue is with the device. If the device is not plugged in, then the next step is to check if the power cord is plugged into a working outlet. If the power cord is not plugged in, then the issue is with the power cord. If the power cord is plugged in, then the issue is with the device. If the device is not plugged in, then the next step is to check if the power cord is plugged into a working outlet. If the power cord is not plugged in, then the issue is with the power cord. If the power cord is plugged in, then the issue is with the device.

2. Check if the drivers are installed

2. Right-click on the device that is not working and select Properties
3. On the General tab, click on the Driver tab
4. Click on the Update Driver button
5. Click on the Browse my computer for driver software button
6. Locate the driver software that is appropriate for your device and click on the OK button
7. Click on the Install button
8. Follow the on-screen instructions

3. Check if the device is compatible with the system

1. Verify that the version of the device software matches the version of the system software.
2. Verify that the device is connected to the system properly.
3. Verify that the device has power.
4. Verify that the device is in the correct country or region for the system.
5. Verify that the device has the correct language version for the system.
6. Verify that the device has the correct security level for the system.
7. Verify that the device has the correct permissions for the system.
8. Verify that the device has the correct drivers for the system.
9. Verify that the device is compatible with the storage type for the system.
10. Verify that the device is compatible with the operating system for the system.
11. Verify that the device is compatible with the software for the system.
12. Verify that the device has the correct hardware for the system.
13. Verify that the device is connected to the network properly.
14. Verify that the device has the correct IP address for the system.
15. Verify that the device is connected to the correct network port for the system.
16. Verify that the device is connected to the correct cable for the system.
17. Verify that the device is in the correct geographic location for the system.
18. Verify that the device has the correct language for the system.
19. Verify that the device has the correct keyboard layout for the system.
20. Verify that the device has the correct sound card for the system.
21. Verify that the device has the correct monitor type for the system.
22. Verify that the device is compatible with the system.

4. Update the drivers

1. Locate the device in Device Manager and right-click on it
2. Select Update Driver
3. Browse to the location of the latest driver for the device and click on the download button
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver
5. Restart the computer

Some users might also have success with the following opitons:

1. Disable the device and then enable it.
2. Uninstall the drivers and then reinstall them.
3. Restart the computer.