Adding and removing devices in code???

Jai · Oct 30, 2001, 10:07

Does anyone know how to remove a device like you do in device manager in code.<BR>And also control the Add hardware wizard in code??

Thanks,

Jai <IMG SRC="tongue.gif" border="0">

acid · Oct 30, 2001, 14:31

Well you have to find your device in the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es

then delete appropriate key. And not sure what you mean by "control the Add hardware wizard"...

Yea, and keep in mind to restart computer after deletion.

acid

[ October 30, 2001: Message edited by: acid ]

Jai · Nov 1, 2001, 15:32

Thanks for that tip.

About the Hardware wizard. I have a hardware decoder that locks up in memory and the only way I can use it again without rebooting is to remove it from control panel and then add it again with the "Add Hardware Wizard". I would like to write a routine that does this automatically if it locks up in my application but I can't find any info on enumerating the system to see if there is any new hardware present.

If you have any ideas let me know.

Thanks,

Jai

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Nov 1, 2001, 15:32	#3
Jai Младенец Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 Reputation: 10	Thanks for that tip. About the Hardware wizard. I have a hardware decoder that locks up in memory and the only way I can use it again without rebooting is to remove it from control panel and then add it again with the "Add Hardware Wizard". I would like to write a routine that does this automatically if it locks up in my application but I can't find any info on enumerating the system to see if there is any new hardware present. If you have any ideas let me know. Thanks, Jai