how to show all devices in device manager

In case you haven't noticed, XP has safe mode too.

To avoid rebooting in safe mode:

1. Copy following 2 lines and save to a .cmd file:
---- begin ---
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
start devmgmt.msc
--- end---

2. When device manager opens, select View -> show hidden devices.
Then nonpresent devices will be visible and you can uninstall them or change properties.

You can add this command to see various technical info on the devices:
set devmgr_show_details=1



"Bengt Thalberg" <bengt@dataautomasjon.no> wrote in message
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> how can i unninstall a device that doesent show.
> when i connect my pcmcia card my computer goes into blue screen.
> all i need to do is to reinstall the new driver but i can't seem to
> get rid of the old one
>
> in windows 9x i could boot in safe mode and remove the driver how can i do
> this in Win XP
>
> Pardon my poor english
>
> Please help
>
> Bengt
>
>