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Windows - Remove nonpresent devices
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)Open a command window and type:
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
start devmgmt.msc
When the Device Manager is displayed, click View > Show Hidden Devices.
Locate any devices which are no longer present on the system (these are usually faded in appearance).
Right-click on non-present devices and select Uninstall.
Alternatively, you can set the following regkey for permanent display of nonpresent devices:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment\DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1 (REG_SZ)