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AN_396 FTDI Drivers Installation Guide for Windows 10
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5.2 Devices not shown in Device Manager for uninstalling
Devices that have been installed on a system but are not currently available are referred to as
"phantom devices". These devices are not usually displayed in the device manager, but can be
made to be displayed as though they are attached. This allows device properties to be changed or
devices to be uninstalled via Device Manger even though the device is not physically connected to
the PC.
To display phantom devices in Device Manager, a new system variable is required. Open "Control
Panel System and Security System" as shown in Figure 5.1.
Figure 5.1 Advanced System Settings
Select the "Advanced" tab and click "Environment Variables" in Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2 Environment Variables