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This is mostly just for the USB ports, as I recognize everything else in computers... Anyway, is there a way to rename, or otherwise, identify which USB port (or other hardware for that matter) is which device in Device Manager?
I know I can plug in a flash drive, then see what port it is connected with, and find out that way. What I would like though, is to find out that a certain plug is always a certain device in Device Manager. If I can then I have a system in mind that always has the same order. I can look and see if a USB port is not being detected or not working properly, and as I uninstall/reinstall USB devices, I know I won't lose my keyboard or mouse, for example.
The OS in question currently is Windows 7, but I would accept a solution for ANY version of Windows
USB Devices
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+--+USB Root Hub Port A
| |
| ---Keyboard
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+--+USB Root Hub Port B
| |
| ---Mouse
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+--+USB Root Hub Port C
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---Empty
I love using the command line, lol. My only issue is, I would like to see it in Device Manager, having it all automatic. I am downloading the WDK right now to check it out though, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. +1 – Canadian Luke – 2012-06-19T17:25:32.907
WDK might be a solution indeed, let us know how it turns out! – stijn – 2012-06-19T18:23:59.813