hidden devices

[Linea Recta]

When I look in device manager and use the option "show hidden devices", some
drivers show up with an issue:


NON-plug & Play compatible drivers:

The following have a yellow exclamation mark:
- asapiW2k
- Microsoft HID class driver

And some others are in lighter gray color and don't seem to work properly.

Can these all be switched off, or removed safely?

Win2kSP3
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[Art LaCroix]

If your system is working fine, I would not touch anything, unless you know
what the devices are being used for.


Art LaCroix (MS_MVP/DTS/ClubWin)



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[Linea Recta]

Alright, but I wonder: what's the point of "hiding" devices anyway?


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[NuT CrAcKeR]

To keep curious people that shouldnt see them from seeing them
automatically. Why isnt there a shortcut to the registry in the start menu?
For the same reason...

NuTs

 

[Bob I]

You mean "regedit" isn't a permanent fixture in the "Run box"

 

[paul diertich]

You mean "regedit" isn't a permanent fixture in the "Run box"

Not in the machines of MOST users, no.

 

[Art LaCroix]

If your system is working fine, I would not touch anything, unless you know
what the devices are being used for.

Art LaCroix (MS_MVP/DTS/ClubWin)
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