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Stop Windows from Detecting Devices

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Windows 98
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Although there is no way to prevent Windows from detecting and installing drivers for some devices (short of disconnecting or yanking them out of the system), you can disable certain devices that may be causing conflicts. The lack of a feature to remove an item from the list of detected devices (when you use Add/Remove Hardware) is quite irritating and confusing, but problems can usually be averted by following these steps:

  • Right-click on My Computer, and select Properties.
  • Click the Device Manager tab, and select the device you wish to disable.
  • Click the Properties button, un-check Original Configration, and click OK.


Written by: Annoyances.org
Last updated: Thursday, August 9, 2001

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