Windows 10: Should I remove my driver or device does it matter?

I have a Windows 11 from Dell. I've been unable to play audio and I believe it's because the audio driver for my smart sound device isn't working. I've tried updating it, but it said it was already updated. Apparently, "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. Code 43" At this point, the only two options I've found that might work are uninstalling my driver and recovering Windows, both of which, I assume, could have lasting consequences. If there's another way I could solve my problems, of course, let me know. If not, my main question is if I should uninstall my devi

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Remove Devices

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues while removing the device from your Microsoft account as it keeps popping back after removing.



It could be possible that the device was using OneDrive with the same Microsoft account and that might be the reason you are able to see the device listed under your profile. I would suggest you to remove the device from OneDrive
and see if that helps.



You can follow the steps to remove the device from OneDrive.

1. Login to
   https://onedrive.live.com.
2. Now on the left hand pane click on PC’s.
3. Now click on the devices that are listed under PC’s and on the right hand side click on
   Remove PC.

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

MTP USB Device drivers won't install no matter what i do

okay, downloaded it, opened it while both my phones plugged in (3gs iphone and sony xeperia Z2) i think i can find my iphone in the list but not my sony xeperia Z2:




also, can you clarify how nuke them from DriveStore? just delete or are there other steps?

 

Laptop driver/reformat question

This is excellent advice. Writing down the list of installed devices prior to re-formatting will save you a lot of heartache. With that list, you won't have to try to figure out exactly which wireless card or web cam driver you need since there will likely be several to choose from.