How to Reinstall Drivers on Windows XP to Correct Issues with Devices Not Responding

The Windows XP Device Manager utility lets you reinstall drivers in Windows. Device Manager lists all the hardware installed on your computer, and it manages drivers and driver versions. You can uninstall the driver on the system and reinstall the software without an installation CD from the manufacturer.

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Instructions

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  Click the Windows XP "Start" button and select "Run." Type "devmgmt.msc" without quotes in the command text box and press "Enter." The Device Manager opens.
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  Right-click the hardware device you want to reinstall. Select "Uninstall" from the menu options. Click "Yes" to confirm that you want to remove the drivers. Device Manager removes the driver files on the computer.
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  Click the "Action" menu item. Click "Refresh." Device Manager detects the hardware device and the missing drivers. Windows reinstalls the drivers on the system.
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  Click "Restart" if you are prompted to reboot the computer. The driver reinstallation restores any missing or corrupted files on the system.

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