how can i remove unneeded driver database from xp

[jitendra.web]

how can i remove unneeded driver database from xp ?

[tangomouse]

not sure if this method works in xp but in vista its this

open cmd prompt

type SET DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1
Then type in devmgmt.msc to start up Device Manager from the command prompt
Once you are in Device Manager, go to the View menu and choose Show Hidden Devices, which will show all the device drivers including things that aren't currently installed in your computer.

you can right-click on the driver and then choose Uninstall from the menu to remove the drivers for that old hardware.

[tangomouse]

ok i have found a work around in xp and does work!

1. Goto Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Command Prompt ,Right click it and run as Administrator ,u will need a password for admin ,if u dont have one set then open command prompt and type net user Administrator 1234 ,1234 will be admin password from now on

2 in command prompt type SET DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1

3 then type devmgmt.msc

4 goto view and select Show Hidden devices

5 ok now browse through the devices and any thats grayed out are old devices or not connected ones ,now u can uninstall any of the grayed out ones!

[jitendra.web]

thx for reply i will try