NoteYou can usually uninstall a Plug and Play device by disconnecting or removing the device. Some devices may require you to turn off the computer first. To ensure that you do this properly, you should consult the device manufacturer's installation/removal instructions.
Uninstalling a non-Plug and Play device typically involves two steps:You can use either the Add/Remove Hardware wizard or Device Manager to notify Windows 2000 that you want to uninstall a non-Plug and Play device. After you notify Windows 2000 that you are uninstalling a device, you must physically disconnect or remove the device from your computer. For example, if the device is connected to a port on the outside of your computer, you would shut down your computer, disconnect the device from the port, and then unplug the power cord for the device.
Instead of uninstalling a device that you may attach again, like a modem, you can disable a Plug and Play device. When you disable a device, the physical device stays connected to your computer, but Windows 2000 updates the system registry so that the device drivers are no longer loaded when you start your computer. The drivers are available again when you enable the device. Disabling devices is useful if you want to have more than one hardware configuration for your computer or if you have a portable computer and you use it at a docking station.
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