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Removing an unused driver

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Basher, 2004/10/06.

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  1. 2004/10/06
    Basher

    Basher Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    I have recently moved a RAID card from one machine to another. On the machine where the RAID card was, the hardware no longer appears in Device Manager as expected, but I presume that the device driver is still present.

    Where do I find unused device drivers and how should they be removed? How would I determine if there are any other drivers present that are no longer used by any devices/hardware?

    Regards Basher
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    One sure fire way would be to hook it all back up and delete it from device manager. (really a hint for "next time ")

    I wouldn't worry them. One wrong step.....

    "Most" of the files are located here: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers
     
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    Basher

    Basher Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    That was a fast reply. I will fit the card back into the machine and do it that way. Good idea, a pain to do though.

    Many thanks Basher
     
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    Is a pain - but a safe pain and not anything compared to the agony of removing the wrong stuff and trashing the PC.
     
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