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    +1 for native methods without the use of additional software
    – shrmn
    Commented Feb 9, 2016 at 6:35
  • Additionally, when uninstalling the devices, Windows will confirm you if you want to remove them - and on the confirmation box, there is a checkbox to also delete the drivers for that device. Devices that use built-in drivers don't show the checkbox.
    – evilspoons
    Commented Aug 6, 2021 at 5:39
  • Device manager can only remove installed drivers. If you have "unused" drivers, they are most probably not installed and just lingering in the driver store. Device manager won't even display them as hidden devices. Commented Mar 27, 2022 at 7:08