Disable Devices (Device Manager)

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  1. Nemix

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    Why is there three Plug and Play Monitors in the device manager?

    Also is it safe to disable the Secondary IDE Channel in the Device Manager?
     
    Nemix, Feb 10, 2009
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    plug and play monitor means the computer hasn't properly recongnized the monitor yet.
     
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    But why is there 3? On my Desktop even prior to installing monitor driver it only shows 1 plug and play monitor.

    Anyhow, I've disabled the secondary IDE and see if it effects anything in the next few days.
     
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    So I've successfully disabled the following devices without problems:

    Reatek RTL8102E Fast Eternet NIC
    USB Universal Host Controller 27CA/27CB
    Secondary IDE Channel

    Found these devices are not needed on my system, I think most people can safely disable the two USB Host Controllers and Secondary IDE Channel.
     
    Nemix, Feb 11, 2009
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    Any reason for that?? System resources are assigned dynamically so I do not see any reason to disable this devices/hardware...
     
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    No I just like to keep it simple so I understand what's in use and what's no in use.

    Besides it does save some resources though not noticeable.
     
    Nemix, Feb 11, 2009
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