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How to Reinstall a Device in Device Manager Windows 10/11
Learn to use Device Manager to manage devices on your PC
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Updated onApril 4, 2024
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Using Device Manager to reinstall a device after uninstalling it is very common. Although in most cases, you may not need to at all.
Device Manager is a component of the Windows operating system that controls the hardware attached to the computer. Hence, it enables users to tweak or modify the hardware.
However, there are some cases where users have accidentally deleted devices from Device Manager. This can cause panic in the users.
In such cases, knowing how to reinstall the device might come handy. Thus, the reason we will provide the solutions in this guide.
What happens when you uninstall a device in Device Manager?
After uninstalling a device from the Device Manager, it will stop functioning on your computer.
However, they will be restored if the remaining files are not removed from the system before you restart your PC. Since the Device Manager scans the Computer and automatically loads all drivers available.
How do I reinstall a device after uninstalling it in Device Manager?
1. From Device Manager
1.Press theWindowskey, inputDevice Manager, and click on the result to launch it.
2.Right-click the name of the device and selectUninstall device.
- Press theAlt+F4keys together to launch theWindows Shut Downbox.
4.In the options box, locate theRestartand click on it.
- ClickOKor pressEnterkey to restart the PC.
If you want to reinstall a device after you uninstalled it via Device Manager on your Windows 10 device, you need to restart your PC.
A restart will automatically enable the Device Manager to load all drivers available on the PC. Hence, uninstalled devices that are not removed will be reinstalled.
However, if the PC fails to load the device, you can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to download and install the latest drivers for the device.
⇒Get PC HelpSoft Driver Updater
2. Via Devices & Printers
These are ways to use Device Manager to reinstall devices on your PC. However, you can alsoview hidden devices in Device Manager.
Also, if yourDevice Manager is missing COM ports, you can check out our guide to fix it. For further readings on Device Manager, check out our various articles and guides on this page.
Leave your questions and suggestions below in the comments section, and we’d like to hear from you.
More about the topics:Device Manager,windows 10,Windows 11
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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