Besides removing old and incompatible drivers because of a BSOD you might need to uninstall the drivers because you want to turn on Windows Memory Integrity (Settings / Privacy & Security / Windows Security / Device Security / Core Isolation) and you get an error when you try to turn it on.
Using Disk Cleanup (Easiest Method)
- Open Disk Cleanup: Type
Disk Cleanupin the Windows search bar and select the application. - Select Drive: Choose your C: (system) drive and click OK.
- Select Driver Packages: In the Disk Cleanup window, check the box for “Device driver packages” and click OK to remove old drivers.
Using Device Manager (Recommended for Specific Devices)
- Open Device Manager: Right-click the Start button and select “Device Manager”.
- Show Hidden Devices: In the Device Manager toolbar, click “View” and select “Show hidden devices”.
- Find Devices: Expand the relevant categories (like “Human Interface Devices”) and look for any grayed-out or less transparent devices.
- Uninstall: Right-click the old Logitech device and select “Uninstall device”.
- Delete Driver Software: If the option appears, check the box labeled “Delete the driver software for this device” and click OK.
Using PnPUtil for Stubborn Drivers (Advanced)
- 1. Open Command Prompt as Admin:Search for “cmd,” right-click on “Command Prompt,” and select “Run as administrator”.
- 2. Export and Delete Drivers:Use
dism /online /get-drivers /format:table > c:\drivers.txtto list all installed drivers and identify the specific.inffiles. - 3. Force Remove:Use the command
pnputil /delete-driver <oem_number>.inf /uninstall /forcefor each Logitech driver you want to remove, replacing<oem_number>.infwith the actual file name.