Show Hidden Devices server 2008R2

In order to work around this display phantom/hidden device when using the Show hidden devices in Device Manager you need to set the correct variable. See the following couple of steps:

  1. Bring up a Command Prompt.
  2. At the command prompt, type the BOLDED lines, pressing ENTER after each line:
    1. set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
    2. start devmgmt.msc
  3. Click on the View menu and select Show hidden devices.

You will now see the hidden devices