Enable/Disable Devices using Batch files

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frankzappa77

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I was wondering if there are any command line switches for devmgmt.msc so that I can write a batch file to enable or disable a certain piece of hardware.

My problem is whenever I use my Hamachi VPN (emulated as a network card) and leave my computer on afterwords and open up Firefox, I always get 'page not found' whenever I type in an address or go to a bookmark. I then have to open up Device Manager and disable the card and then my internet browser works as usual. Then, whenever I need to use Hamachi again, I just run devmgmt.msc again and enable the card.

I tried running 'devmgmt /?' in cmd but it just ignores the flag and runs the program. So I was wondering if there any ways to enable/disable devices using any command line program.

I have a feeling this may also be caused because I have my ethernet connection and my Hamachi VPN set as 'Home' networks.

Any help is appreciated.
 

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you could try disabling its specific service from the command line see if that works

Using Services.exe from the Command Line

im sure a little research would give tha answer how to do this via a batch file , i dont think there is a way to disable it via device manager apart from the old fasioned way.....im probably wrong :p
 

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My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 5630
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz 65nm 667MHz FSB 2MB L2
    Motherboard
    Acer Grapevine Intel i945GM Chipset
    Memory
    2x1GB DDR2 333MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Integrated GMA 950 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite LCD 16ms
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    200GB 5400rpm Toshiba MK2035GSS ATA-7, 250GB 7200rpm Maxtor External USB Hard Drive
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