Uninstall device driver using Command Prompt in Windows (2023 updated)

Here's how to Uninstall device driver using Command Prompt in Windows.

Here are the steps on how to uninstall a device driver using Command Prompt in Windows:

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type the following command:

```
pnputil /delete-driver driver_name
```

Replace `driver_name` with the name of the driver you want to uninstall.

3. Press Enter.

The driver will be uninstalled.

Here are some examples of how to use the `pnputil` command:

```
pnputil /delete-driver "Realtek High Definition Audio"
pnputil /delete-driver "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti"
pnputil /delete-driver "Microsoft Bluetooth Driver"
```

Please note that uninstalling a device driver can cause your computer to malfunction. If you are not sure which driver to uninstall, it is best to consult with a computer technician.

i. There are a few ways to completely remove a device driver from Windows.

**Using Device Manager**

1. Open Device Manager.
2. Expand the category that contains the device you want to remove.
3. Right-click the device and select Uninstall.
4. Select the checkbox next to Delete the driver software for this device.
5. Click Uninstall.

**Using the Command Prompt**

**Using a driver removal tool**

There are a number of driver removal tools available that can help you to completely remove a device driver from Windows. These tools can be more effective than using Device Manager or the Command Prompt, as they can remove all of the associated files and registry entries for the driver.

Some popular driver removal tools include:

* Driver Magician
* Driver Uninstaller
* Driver Detective
* Driver Sweeper

Please note that uninstalling a device driver can cause your computer to malfunction. If you are not sure which driver to uninstall, it is best to consult with a computer technician.

ii. Here are the steps on how to disable a driver from command prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type the following command:

```
pnputil /disable driver_name
```

Replace `driver_name` with the name of the driver you want to disable.

3. Press Enter.

The driver will be disabled.

Here are some examples of how to use the `pnputil` command:

```
pnputil /disable "Realtek High Definition Audio"
pnputil /disable "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti"
pnputil /disable "Microsoft Bluetooth Driver"
```

Please note that disabling a device driver can cause your computer to malfunction. If you are not sure which driver to disable, it is best to consult with a computer technician.

**Additional Notes**

* If you are unable to disable a driver using the above methods, you may need to use a third-party driver removal tool.
* If you are still unable to disable a driver, you may need to contact the manufacturer of the device for assistance.

iii. There are a few ways to change driver in cmd command.

**Using the pnputil command**

The pnputil command is a command-line tool that can be used to manage Plug and Play devices in Windows. To change a driver using the pnputil command, you will need to know the name of the device and the name of the driver you want to install.

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**Using the devcon command**

The devcon command is another command-line tool that can be used to manage Plug and Play devices in Windows. To change a driver using the devcon command, you will need to know the hardware ID of the device and the name of the driver you want to install.

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**Using the Device Manager**

You can also change a driver using the Device Manager. To do this, open the Device Manager, expand the category that contains the device, right-click the device, and select Update Driver Software. In the Update Driver Software dialog box, select Browse my computer for driver software, and then select Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer. In the list of drivers, select the driver you want to install, and then click Next.

**Please note that changing a driver can cause your computer to malfunction. If you are not sure which driver to install, it is best to consult with a computer technician.**

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I deleted the and driver which is defective but my laptop can't be used because the operating system is fucked up because I deleted 1 driver

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