device manager duplicated all device after reboot

[Guest]

in attempting to solve a mouse conflict in device manager (ps/2 -- don't have
vs. usb -- i have) i uninstalled both devices. after reboot, devices have
doubled and tripled in duplicate, new and unknown devices. the original
devices have bold icons, while the duplicates, new additions and unknown
devices have faded icons. all the faded icon devices return this error code:
Currently, this hardware device is not
connected to the computer. (Code 45). as i didn't add any devices, i'm
puzzled?! talk about device conflicts!! ; - )) also, my original problem is
still with me, only in duplicate!! thank you all for your assistance.

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

I would upplug all the conflicting devices, remove all from device manager, and restart, then plug ONE in, and restart.

 

[Guest]

thank you for your quick response, mark! i will try that! ;-)