Show disconnected devices in Device Manager allowing them to be

uninstalled
Author: TACKtech Team
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Problem:
A&ter re'lacing or removing hardware &rom a com'uter, the device(s) are not shown in the
Device Manager* This 'revents the uninstalling o& the device(s) which ma! cause s!stem to
run sluggish*
Solution:
lic+ Start,Run...
T!'e cmd into the Open: te-tbo-*
lic+ the OK button*
T!'e set devmgrsho!nonpresentdevices"# at the command 'rom't*
T!'e devmgmt.msc at the command 'rom't*
lic+ the OK button*
$n Device Manager:
lic+ %ie!,Sho! hidden devices &rom the menu*
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lic+ on the & to e-'and the hardware t!'e o& the device that was removed*
.denti&! the removed hardware item(s)*
These devices will appear lighter in color, or gray.
/ight lic+ on the removed hardware item*
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0e&t lic+ on 'ninstall &rom the menu*
Con(irm Device Removal dialog:
lic+ the OK button*
A&ter all o& the removed hardware item(s) have been uninstalled,
lose the Device Manager*
Then, lose Command Prompt*
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