To disable devices in the Device Manager in Windows XP

To disable devices in the Device Manager in Windows XP.

Start menu > Control Panel > System > Hardware Tab > Device Manager > (ie. Network Adapters) > General Tab > Device Usage: Do not use this device (disable) > OK.

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