How do I remove a device in Windows Device Manager?

Question

How do I remove a device in Windows Device Manager?

Answer

To remove a device in Windows Device Manager follow the below steps.

  1. Open Windows Device Manager.
  2. Once in Device Manager click the '+' symbol next to the device type you wish to remove. For example, if you're looking for the video card you would click the '+' next to Display adapters to view each of the video cards installed in the computer.
  3. Finally, highlight the device you wish to remove and press the delete key on your keyboard or click Action and then Uninstall.

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