How to Fix: 'oem17.---' instead of 'oem17.inf' in Device Manager. Cannot remove driver
📋 Table of Contents
To resolve the issue of a dangling driver reference in Device Manager, start by restarting your computer in Safe Mode. This will ensure that any problematic drivers are not loaded.
🔧 Proven Troubleshooting Steps
Method 1: Disable and Re-enable the Driver
- Step 1: Open Device Manager, find the problematic driver 'oem17.---', right-click on it, and select Disable device. Wait for 10 seconds and then enable it again.
Method 2: Update the INF File
- Step 1: Open a Command Prompt as an administrator and navigate to
C:\$systemroot\System32/drivers. - Step 2: Run the following command:
ren oem17.--- oem17.inf(replace 'oem17.---' with the actual driver name). If a file with the same name already exists, delete it.
🎯 Final Words
If none of these steps resolve the issue, try updating your drivers to their latest version or reinstalling the driver. Additionally, you can also use the Driver Update Tool to scan and update your drivers.
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