Device Manager shows two entires for batteries

[azbruno_apc]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 4/12/2014

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System: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

After installing a BE550G and PowerChute, the Device Manager shows two entries for Batteries...

APC UPS

Microsoft Composite Battery

Both are enabled, although Microsoft Composite Battery has no option to disable it. Is this correct? What is the reason for two entries?

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Bill on APC forums on 4/14/2014

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Microsoft Composite Battery Driver is a Microsoft-supplied driver which enables Power Management and system battery control on the OS. APC UPS is the driver need to communicate with the Back-UPS.

[azbruno_apc · Accepted solution]

This was originally posted on APC forums on 4/14/2014

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Thanks, Bill. I gather that means it is correct.