What happens when you uninstall a device from Device Manager?

The Delete the driver software for this device option removes the package from the driver store. It does not remove the currently installed driver for any other operational devices that use the same driver.

How do you wipe a computer clean?

For Windows 10, go to the Start Menu and click on Settings. Then navigate to Update & Security, and find the Recovery menu. Next, select Reset this PC and choose Get Started. Follow the instructions to revert your computer back to when it was first unboxed.

How do I uninstall a device software?

Click Start, type Device Manager, and press Enter. Find and double-click the category of device whose driver you wish to uninstall (for example, the graphics card would be listed under Display Adapters). Right-click the device, and click Uninstall. Windows will prompt you to confirm the device’s removal.

How do I reinstall devices in Device Manager?

Reinstall the device driver

1. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
2. Right-click (or press and hold) the name of the device, and select Uninstall.
3. Restart your PC.
4. Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

How do you reinstall a device?

How to reinstall a driver in Windows 10

1. Open the Device Manager again by right-clicking the Windows icon and selecting Device Manager.
2. Use the menu to locate the device you want to reinstall.
3. Right-click the device you need to reinstall and in the menu, choose Uninstall device.
4. Restart your PC.

Will a hard reset delete everything on my computer?

A hard reset is a process of reverting a device back to the state it was in when shipped from the factory. That is to say, it erases all data including apps, user profiles, and settings. Hard resets can be helpful for wiping all data before selling a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

How do I reinstall device in Device Manager?

How do I completely remove drivers from Windows 10?

First, open Settings (you can do this using the Windows+I keyboard shortcut) and type Remove. Select Add or remove programs. If the device or driver package that you wish to remove appears in the list of programs, select uninstall.