Device Manager

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Hi,

Forgive if this is the inappropriate section for my
question. This is a device driver configuration question
rather than device driver development.

In device manager, when clicking view, show hidden
devices, a list of non plug and play drivers appears. I
am trying to configure the list so that all the
unnecessary drivers do not load at start up. However, the
driver details under properties of each non plug and play
driver is too unadequate for me to make sound decisions.
I could, by trial and error, disable the each driver and
restart my computer each time to test if everything still
works, but this would take way too long.

I am wondering if someone can provide me with a website
that can list infomation on the drivers? To tell me
which one is safe to disable...much like www.blkviper.com
does for services. I've been searching for days with
no luck.


Thank you with anticipation and appreciation,
Terry