Windows 10: Hidden devices reconnection

Discus and support Hidden devices reconnection in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, my webcam is now among hidden devices (probably by mistake). So, it is visible in the Hidden devices list in the Device Manager. But I want to use... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Quiriacus, Oct 1, 2020.

  1. QUIRIACUS
    Quiriacus Win User

    Hidden devices reconnection


    Hi, my webcam is now among hidden devices (probably by mistake). So, it is visible in the Hidden devices list in the Device Manager. But I want to use it. How to unhide such a hidden device and re-connect it to use? (Windows 10) Can anyone advise me please? Many thanks.

    :)
     
    Quiriacus, Oct 1, 2020
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  2. COMPUTERGEEK
    ComputerGeek Win User

    Device Manager Un-Hiding Hidden Devices

    When you connect a plug and play device, Windows Plug and Play manager detects it, finds and installs the driver. Device Manager lists the device with a solid icon.

    The driver is only removed when you uninstall the device, not simply by disconnecting the device. When the device is disconnected, its driver is still installed. By default, Device Manager only displays connected devices. When you show hidden devices, note the Bluetooth icon you see is semi-transparent (not opaque). That indicates a "non-present" device. Sometimes also called a "ghost" device. The driver is still installed but the device is not currently detected (i.e. not connected).

    Device can be disconnected when
    • Device unplugged (e.g. removing a USB device)
    • Turning a device OFF
    • Disabling the device in BIOS (then windows won't detect it) or
    • Device failure

    So
    • Check BIOS as suggested
    • Check board connections
    • Can b/t be turned off by a switch? or keyboard combination?
    Also possible the b/t h/w failed
     
    ComputerGeek, Oct 1, 2020
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  3. ANDREEPIN
    AndreePin Win User
    Imaging Devices missing in Device Manager and Webcam doesn't working

    Hi,

    Since you mentioned that the said driver is missing in Device Manager, what we suggest is for you to check in the Hidden Devices section on Device Manager. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • On the desktop, press Windows key + X and select
      Device Manager.
    • Click on View and select
      Show Hidden Devices.
    • Check for the webcam under Imaging Devices.
    • If the webcam is listed, then right-click on it and select
      Update Driver Software
    • Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software and follow the prompted steps.
    Please post back with the result for further assistance
     
    AndreePin, Oct 1, 2020
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  4. MARYDONATO
    marydonato Win User

    Hidden devices reconnection

    How to reconnect file history drive? Windows 10

    I cannot reconnect my device, I got a notice to reconnect my device I don.t know how please help
     
    marydonato, Oct 1, 2020
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