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    The Ultimate Guide to Removing Old Hidden Device Drivers in Windows 11

    Below is an in-depth article explaining how to remove old hidden device drivers from Windows 11. It covers everything from the basics in Device Manager to advanced cleanup with Command Prompt and the Driver Store. Getting to Know Hidden Drivers Over time, your Windows 11 system might accumulate...
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    • advanced users command prompt device cleanup device drivers device manager driver management driver optimization driver store hardware management hidden devices maintenance pc performance performance optimization security system cleanup tech tips troubleshooting user guide windows 11 windows maintenance
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 10 Uninstall has detected that XXX USB Display is currently running.

    Hello, I have a Asus F550L laptop, and two extra monitors. The first monitor is connected to my laptop via HDMI cable (and it works fine). For the second monitor, I have bought a TIJA USB to HDMI adapter. When connecting this adapter to the laptop for the first time, I haven't completed the...
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    • asus laptop device manager driver installation error message external monitors graphics driver hdmi adapter hidden devices troubleshooting uninstall issue usb display windows
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Ports missing from device manager

    Hi. I have a first generation envy 14 running windows 7 HP. Ports (COM and lpt) were showing up and working fine up until I reformatted the computer. I then noticed that they were gone. I installed all the drivers for my machine, most notably the chipset drivers, from the HP website. I enabled...
    • jchino89
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    • advanced settings bios bios update chipset drivers com ports device manager drivers envy 14 hardware issues hidden devices hp envy lpt ports missing devices ports reformat troubleshooting user help windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Enable "hidden devices" in "Device Manager"? Permanently unhide

    When I go to Device Manager then the option View->Show hidden devices is disabled by default. If I enable it then exit and restart the Device Manager the option is disabled again. How can I PERMANENTLY by default let the hidden devices be shown? What are hidden devices at all? My...
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    • configuration default options device manager device visibility hidden devices settings show hidden troubleshooting usb printer windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Remove Old Device Drivers Hidden In Vista and Win7

    Thanks to Greg Schultz for the tip
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    • configuration device drivers device manager driver removal environment variables hardware conflicts hidden devices system restart system settings system variables technology troubleshooting uninstall drivers user variables windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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