PnPUtil
PnPUtil (PnPUtil.exe) is a command line tool that lets an administrator perform actions on driver packages. Some examples include:
- Adding a driver package to the driver store.
- Installing a driver package on the computer.
- Deleting a driver package from the driver store.
- Enumerating the driver packages that are currently in the driver store. Only driver packages that are not in-box packages are listed. An in-box driver package is one which is included in the default installation of Windows or its service packs.
Where can I download PnPUtil?
PnPUtil is included in the %windir%\system32
directory of every version of Windows Vista and later. There isn't a separate PnPUtil download package.
- Open a Command Prompt window (Run as administrator).
- Type
pnputil /?
to view command options. See PnPUtil Command Syntax for more information.