How to Disable A Driver in Windows 8/8.1

By Michael | Last Updated January 03, 2024

You can disable drivers in the Device Manager on your computer. For more info, please refer to the following detailed procedures.

Video guide on how to disable a driver in Windows 8:

Steps to disable a driver in Windows 8/8.1:

Step 1: Open Device Manager.

Step 2: Double-click a device, right-tap its driver and select Disable in the context menu.

Step 3: Tap Yes in the pop-up dialog box to confirm the operation.

Immediately, the selected driver has been disabled, which is implied by the pop-up small black arrow.

Tip: To enable the driver, right-click it and choose Enable in the context menu, as shown in the following picture.

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