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How to remove and reinstall a device from Device Manager in Windows 8 and 8.1.

    Follow these steps to remove and reinstall a device from Device Manager.

    1. Press the Windows Logo + X key combination, and then click  Device Manager.
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    2. In the Device Manager window, double-click the category icon of the device to be removed.
    3. Under the Device Manager category, click to select the device to be removed.
    4. On the menu bar, click Action.
    5. On the Action menu, click Uninstall.
    6. In the Confirm Device Uninstall window, click the OK button.
    7. In the Device Manager window, click the X in the upper-right corner to close the window.

      NOTES:

      • When the computer restarts, the operating system will find the device and install the driver.
      • If the operating system is unable to automatically find the driver, download and install the desired driver.