Rename devices in Device Manager
Based on: http://www.eightforums.com/customization/15321-tutorial-how-change-device-names-device-manager.html
- Open properties of the device in Device Manager
- Under the details tab, select
Driver Key
and copy the value it shows - Open regedit and search for the value within
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum
- Give yourself ownership and full control over the key (folder) that you find it in
- Add a new string value with name
FriendlyName
. For data use whatever name you want it to have
The new name will take effect when you reopen Device Manager.
Appears to work on at least Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.