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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...
    • DavidPala89
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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...
    • pstein
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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
    • Adamsappleone
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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