Device.vbs Syntax

Open command prompt now.

1. To list installed devices:

Device.Vbs /L [/S server] [/U username] [/W password] [/O outputfile]

2. To start, stop, remove, or set the mode of a device:

Device.Vbs /G | /X | /R | /Mstartmode [/D Device] [/S server] [/U username] [/W password] [/O outputfile]

3. To install a device:

Device.Vbs /I /D Device [/NDisplayName] [/S server] [/U username] [/W password] [/O outputfile]

Where:

/L

lists all devices available.

/G

starts a device.

/X

stops a device.

/R

removes a device.

/M

sets the device mode.

/I

installs a device.

Startmode

is the device startup setting.

Device

is the full name and path of the device.

DisplayName

is the device name that appears in the directory listing.

server

is a computer name.

outputfile

is the output file name.

username and password

is the user name and password of the current user.

Caution

Misusing this script might cause the operating system to become unstable.