Missing Devices in Device Manager

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I can not see any of the hardware devices in Device Manager.
I need to uninstall a modem, to install a new one.
How can I view them again?
 
Malware can also cause this.

Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan.

Do the same for whatever anti-spyware applications that you have.
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Start the Plug and Play service.

Open Services...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
Scroll down to and double click Plug and Play |
Set Startup type to Automatic | Click Apply | Click the
Start button | When started, close Services

No Items Appear in the Device Manager List When You Open It
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;311504

Device Manager malfunctions after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/893249

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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