Devcon.exe -

devcon is a classic "power user" utility that still works well, but it is gradually being superseded by PowerShell. Keep it in your toolkit for emergency recovery and simple scripts, but plan to migrate to PowerShell for long-term projects. Report prepared on current Windows administration practices. Last reviewed: 2026.

devcon install %SystemRoot%\inf\usbprint.inf "USBPRINT\Hewlett-PackardHP_La6B5E" devcon.exe

devcon disable *net* devcon enable *net* devcon is a classic "power user" utility that

devcon status * | find /i "non-operational" devcon.exe

devcon [/?] [/r] [/m:\\<computer>] <command> <arguments>