delete drivers using pnputil

Question

I want some advice on how to delete drivers from DriverStore FileRepository

Answer 1

To delete drivers from the Driver Store using PnPUtil, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator: You need administrative rights to perform driver management tasks.
2. Identify the Driver Package: Before deleting a driver, ensure you know the name of the driver package you want to remove, such as oem42.inf.
3. Use the PnPUtil Command: To delete the driver package, use the following command:

      pnputil /delete-driver <Published Name> /uninstall
   

   Replace <Published Name> with the actual name of the driver package you want to delete. This command will uninstall the driver from any devices currently using it and remove the driver package from the Driver Store.
4. Verify Removal: After executing the command, you can verify that the driver has been removed by checking the Driver Store again.

Important Note: Ensure that the driver you are deleting is not critical for system operation, as removing essential drivers can lead to system instability.

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References:

• PnPUtil
• Delete a driver package from the driver store