RE: can not uninstall hardware in safe mode

From: BAR (BAR_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/07/04


Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 00:53:01 -0800

You should try removing the card whilst the power is off, then boot up in
normal mode, go to device manager and remove the device.

Make sure that the conflicting device is also removed, both physically and
in device manager.

If there is any associated software, make sure you uninstall the software.

If the 'removal' is successful, you can restart the PC. Check that all the
D Link items are still uninstalled / removed and then power off and reinstall
the other devices.

"JeffH" wrote:

> Just wondering if anyone has had this problem in Windows XP Pro and if there
> is a work around for it. I installed a DLink PCI Wireless card and had some
> system conflicts I removed the card to install a different one. I can not
> remove the hardware even in safe mode. I get the error can not uninstall
> this hardware may be necessary for the computer to boot.



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