Drivers evidence reference

Driver device identification

Identify the physical or virtual device through instance ID, hardware IDs, compatible IDs, and setup class.

Evidence to preserve

  • 1
    Preserve the device instance ID
  • 2
    Record hardware and compatible IDs
  • 3
    Confirm the Windows device class

How to use this reference safely

Start with the exact affected operation and collect the evidence above before selecting a repair branch. Change one relevant variable at a time, repeat the same operation, and preserve any changed result.

Official source: Microsoft Windows driver documentation
Compatibility and versions must come from the installed signed package, Microsoft, or the device manufacturer.

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