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Disabling Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator in Win11

Anonymous
2024-06-02T16:24:06+00:00

Hi there,

I heard disabling Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator could really help with stuttering and fps, so have navigate in device manager and found it,however, it is all grey out. Only 2 options left, update it and uninstall it.

So what should I do here to disable it? Does it means I don’t this device installed if it’s grey out?

PS.by greyed out I mean it’s a light color icon compare what exist in this page

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-11T18:17:36+00:00

    uhhh is it safe?

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  2. Munkhu 2,690 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-06-02T20:21:33+00:00

    Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

    If the "Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator" is greyed out in Device Manager, it typically means that the device is not currently active or in use, which can prevent you from disabling it directly through the usual method. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:

    1. Check for Administrative Privileges:
      Ensure you are logged in with an account that has administrative privileges. Sometimes, certain actions in Device Manager require admin rights.
    2. Update or Uninstall the Driver:
      Since the disable option is greyed out, you can try updating or uninstalling the driver:
      • Update: Right-click on the "Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator" and select "Update driver." Follow the prompts to see if there is an update available.
      • Uninstall: Right-click on the "Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator" and select "Uninstall device." Confirm the action. After uninstalling, restart your computer. Windows will typically reinstall the necessary drivers upon reboot.
    3. Use Device Manager in Safe Mode:
      Boot your computer into Safe Mode and try disabling the device from there. Safe Mode loads a minimal set of drivers and might allow you to disable the device:
      • Restart your computer and press F8 (or Shift + F8) before Windows starts to load.
      • Select "Safe Mode" from the boot options menu.
      • Open Device Manager and try to disable the "Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator."
    4. Check for System Updates:
      Ensure your Windows 11 system is fully updated. Sometimes, system updates can resolve issues with device drivers.
    5. Use Command Prompt:
      You can try using the Command Prompt to disable the device:
      • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
      • Use the following command to list all devices: pnputil /enum-devices
      • Find the "Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator" in the list and note its instance ID.
      • Use the following command to disable the device: pnputil /disable-device "Instance ID"
      Replace "Instance ID" with the actual instance ID of the device.

    If none of these methods work, it might indicate that the device is not installed or not functioning correctly. In such cases, you might not need to disable it as it is not actively affecting your system.

    Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

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