Device Manager 1.4 - plugin for Total Commander 5.50 and newer
Improved Windows Device Manager.
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To install plugin, proceed as follows:
1. Unzip the archive to an empty directory
2. Choose Configuration->Options->Operation->FS-Pugins(WFX-plugins)
3. Click "Add"
4. Go to the directory where you unzip the archive and choose devman.wfx
5. Click OK.
6. (!) To use remove devices feature, copy devcon.exe in a \Windows\System32\
folder.

You can now access the plugin in "Network Neighborhood" as "Device Manager"
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Features:

+ Displays ABSOLUTE ALL devices installed in system;
+ Displays device properties dialogue by pressing ENTER;
+ Able to create a set of drivers for already installed devices(F5)(reserve
copying of drivers);
+ Able to delete devices(F8);
+ Able to call Device Problem Wizard by pressing Alt+Enter;
+ Display of a brief information on the device on pressing F3.

Tested under Windows 2000,XP. 9x/ME not supported.
Devcon.exe - 32BIT version.
You must have Administrator rights.
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(Ń) 2005 Ryabinin Alexey
mailto:[e-mail]

Devcon.exe - freely distributed utility, (Ń) Microsoft Corporation.
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F.A.Q.

Q: Why all icons are greyish? On my color scheme (grey panels) they are looks
horrific. Whether it is possible to make them more brightly?
Ą: It is possible, but I so shall not make, since these icons do not go with
a plug-in, and undertake directly from system, for economy of the size of
a plug-in. Try another color scheme.

Q: Whether it is possible to add support Win98? Simply not everyone use XP.
A: Unfortunately support 98/ME is not possible. It not my whim, this is
Specificity OS. Under 98 is possible only display the list of devices. Opening
dialogue of properties for the device, creation a set of drivers, etc. -
impossible. In Windows SDK about it is not present words, and experimentally
I could not understand. Therefore 98 also is not supported. Probably, will appear
version under 98/ME, but from all functions of a plug-in remain only reserve
copying of drivers (IMHO the most important function).

Q: What for the opportunity of creation of a set of drivers is made? I have
driver on a compact disc from the manufacturer, and I always install drivers
from him.
A: It is necessary first for system administrators. It is possible to collect
all drivers in one folder,necessary to system and to not search for a disk the
driver(that is especially actual for Internet-Cafe,where CD ROM on each machine
you will not plug). Besides, some device manufacturers make out drivers as
exe-files, where with main driver files installed also additional features,
not always necessary(IMHO). For example: Creative EAX Demo, Acer On-line
manual,etc.

Q: Why for my soundcard Creative SB LIVE! 5.1 standard Windows Device Manager
shows files which are not present in a set of drivers?
A: Some driver files of soundcards are delivered with Windows. For example,
ks.sys. Especially it is appreciable for the integrated soundcards.

Q: Why a plug-in does not work :( ?
A: Write to me e-mail with the detailed description of a problem, and wait for a
answer on your question.
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Version history

1.4. (04.10.2005)
+ Able to remove devices by F8 (With use devcon.exe utility);
+ Small bugs are fixed.

1.3.(28.09.2005)
+ The algorithm of searching drivers for devices is changed;
+ Small bugs are fixed.

1.2.(16.09.2005)
+ Able to call Device Problem Wizard by pressing Alt+Enter;
+ Able to display brief information of the device by pressing F3;
+ Devices are marked by icons;
+ Small bugs are fixed.

1.1.(15.09.2005)
+ Able to create a set of drivers for already installed devices added;
+ Now the tree of devices is in the root catalogue of a plug-in.

1.0.(07.09.2005)
The first release.