Contents
- Introduction
- How to uninstall drivers in Windows 10
- Why you should uninstall drivers in Windows 10
- How to reinstall drivers in Windows 10
- Tips for uninstalling drivers in Windows 10
- Best practices for uninstalling drivers in Windows 10
- Troubleshooting drivers in Windows 10
- FAQs about uninstalling drivers in Windows 10
- Related resources for uninstalling drivers in Windows 10
- Conclusion
If you need to uninstall drivers in Windows 10, here’s how. You can uninstall drivers in Windows 10 from the Device Manager.
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Introduction
Drivers are small pieces of software that enable the communication between Windows 10 and the hardware devices attached to your computer. If you’re having issues with a particular device, you may need to uninstall and reinstall its drivers. Here’s how to do it in Windows 10.
How to uninstall drivers in Windows 10
Uninstalling drivers in Windows 10 is quite simple. Just follow these steps:
1. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager from the list of options.
2. In Device Manager, expand the list of devices and find the one whose driver you want to uninstall.
3. Right-click on the device and select Uninstall from the context menu that appears.
4. Confirm that you want to uninstall the driver by clicking on Uninstall in the pop-up window that appears.
That’s all there is to it! The driver will now be uninstalled from your system.
Why you should uninstall drivers in Windows 10
There are a few reasons why you may want to uninstall drivers in Windows 10. Maybe you’re having issues with a particular piece of hardware and need to troubleshoot, or you may want to free up some space on your hard drive. In any case, it’s easy to do and only takes a few minutes.
Here’s how to uninstall drivers in Windows 10:
1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button and then selecting Device Manager from the menu.
2. In the Device Manager window, find the device you want to remove drivers for and double-click it to open its properties dialog.
3. In the properties dialog, go to the Driver tab and click the Uninstall button.
4. In the confirmation dialog that appears, check the box for “Delete the driver software for this device” and then click Uninstall.
5. Once the process is complete, restart your computer and the drivers will be completely uninstalled.
How to reinstall drivers in Windows 10
If you need to reinstall drivers in Windows 10, there are a few different ways to go about it. You can use Device Manager, System Restore, or a third-party program to do it. In this article, we’ll show you how to use all three methods.
Device Manager
The first way to reinstall drivers is through Device Manager. To open Device Manager, right-click on the Start button and choose “Device Manager” from the menu that appears.
Once Device Manager is open, find the device you want to uninstall drivers for and right-click on it. Choose “Uninstall” from the menu that appears.
A dialog box will appear asking if you’re sure you want to uninstall the drivers for the device. Choose “Yes” and the drivers will be uninstalled.
Now that the drivers are uninstalled, you can reinstall them by finding the device in Device Manager and right-clicking on it again. Choose “Update Driver Software” from the menu that appears.
You’ll see a dialog box asking how you want to search for driver software. Choose “Browse my computer for driver software.”
On the next page, choose “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.”
On the next page, select the manufacturer of your device from the list and then choose the model of your device from the list below it. If you don’t see your manufacturer or model listed, choose “Have Disk” and browse to find your driver files. Once you’ve found them, select them and click “OK.” Click “Next” and your drivers should now be installed!
Tips for uninstalling drivers in Windows 10
If you need to uninstall drivers in Windows 10 for any reason, it’s usually best to use the built-in tool in the Settings app. However, if you can’t or don’t want to do that for some reason, you can also use Device Manager or the command line.
Best practices for uninstalling drivers in Windows 10
When you need to uninstall a driver completely, it is best to use the built-in device manager in Windows. This will ensure that all driver files are removed from your system.
To uninstall a driver in Windows 10:
1. Press the Windows key + X to open the Device Manager.
2. Find the device for which you want to uninstall the driver.
3. Right-click on the device and select “Uninstall”.
4. Confirm that you want to uninstall the driver.
Troubleshooting drivers in Windows 10
If you’re having trouble with a piece of hardware, one of the first things you should do is update the driver. If that doesn’t work, you might need to uninstall the driver and then reinstall it. Here’s how to do that in Windows 10.
FAQs about uninstalling drivers in Windows 10
Below are some frequently asked questions about uninstalling drivers in Windows 10:
-How do I uninstall a driver in Windows 10?
-How do I completely remove a driver from Windows 10?
-How do I delete old drivers in Windows 10?
-Can I delete all drivers in Windows 10?
Related resources for uninstalling drivers in Windows 10
If you’re having trouble with a particular piece of hardware or device, you may need to uninstall and then reinstall the driver for that device. This process can be different depending on your operating system, but we’ll walk you through the process for Windows 10 here.
Before you begin, make sure you have the latest manufacturer-provided driver for the device. You can usually find this on the manufacturer’s website or in the support section of their site. Once you have the driver file (.exe file), you’re ready to proceed.
First, open Device Manager by right-clicking on “Start” and selecting “Device Manager” from the menu. In Device Manager, find the device whose driver you want to uninstall and double-click it to open its properties window. In the “Driver” tab of this window, click “Uninstall Driver.” You will be prompted to confirm your choice; click “Uninstall.”
That’s all there is to it! The driver will now be uninstalled from your system. You can install the new driver by following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Conclusion
There are two ways to uninstall drivers in Windows 10. The first and most common way is through the Device Manager. The Device Manager is a tool built into Windows that allows you to view and manage all of the hardware on your computer. To use the Device Manager to uninstall drivers, follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard, then select Device Manager from the menu that appears.
2. Locate and expand the category for the device you want to uninstall, then right-click on the device and select Uninstall from the menu that appears.
3. In the Confirm Device Uninstall window that appears, check the box next to Delete the driver software for this device if you want to also remove the device’s driver from your system, then click Uninstall to continue.
4. If you get a warning message, click Yes to continue with the uninstallation.
5. Once the uninstallation is complete, restart your computer if prompted by Windows.
The other way to uninstall drivers in Windows is through a command prompt specified by Microsoft’s documentation as a last resort when drivers will not uninstall properly through other means such as Device Manager or Programs and Features (in Windows 7). To use this method, follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard, then type cmd in the Run dialog box that appears and press Enter to open a command prompt.
2. In the command prompt window that opens, type set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 and press Enter. This will enable you to see all devices, both present and non-present, in Device Manager.
3a (optional). If you want to filter out non-present devices from view in Device Manager, type exit and press Enter at this point instead of continuing on to step 3b below . Keep in mind that this will only hide non-present devices; they will still be installed on your system unless you follow step 4 below .
3b (recommended). Type devmgmt and press Enter , which will open up Microsoft’s standard graphical interface for managing hardware devices on your computer (i.e., Device Manager ).
4.”Uninstall” any devices listed inDevice Managerthat are labeled “Unknown device,” “Other device,” “Bluetooth controller,” or have any other similarly non-descriptive name . These are likely leftovers from previously uninstalled drivers or other now-defunct hardware components .