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Rename a device in device manager

  1. 05-13-2011 #1
    geoffc
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    Rename a device in device manager

    can any body help with this jist installed a mobile broad band dongel and in device manager the device ends with #2 the device was ok at first but when switched off computer the diver seemed to re-install leaving #2

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    Re: Rename a device in device manager

    If you open the Network and Sharing center, then select Change Adapter Settings, do you see two adapters there? Maybe try disabling one to see what happens.

    You should also be able to rename it in that dialog box.

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    Re: Rename a device in device manager

    try to edit the registry.it would be here HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet

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