Windows 10: eHome device missing

Hi,

I've been running my HTPC on windows 10 current version 2004 for a number of years and it has worked fine. However, yesterday my Logitech remote ceased working. I did the usual things , switch off switch on etc.

When I opened my Device Manager i noticed that the eHome device is missing.
The usbcir.sys file exists under %WinDir%\System32\drivers\usbcir.sys.
A check of the event logs show NO errors.

This link http://batcmd.com/windows/10/services/usbcir/

States that if usbcir fails to start it should throw an error.
I have no errors.
i ran the batch file RestoreEHomeInfraredReceiverUSBCIRWindows10.bat from this site but no luck even after a reboot.

Not sure if this is a service or not. I couldn't find a eHome service running on my machine.

Does anyone know why this device is no longer available or showing up under the device manager ?
How can i re-install it ?

Erick

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Microsoft eHome, how to permanently uninstall.

First off: I'm not using Windows 10 so I don't know how the exact steps are on Windows 10.

But: Have a look at this old thread:
https://www.bluegartr.com/threads/67734-Uninstalling-quot-Microsoft-eHome-Infrared-Transceiver-quot

and scroll down to post 13 + subsequent posts.

"change this windows update option to not automatically check for drivers when it detects a new device" + the other tips might be helpful for you, too...

 

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

 

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