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PnPUtil

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PnPUtil (PnPUtil.exe) is a command line tool that lets an administrator perform actions on driver packages. Some examples include:

  • Adding a driver package to the driver store.
  • Installing a driver package on the computer.
  • Deleting a driver package from the driver store.
  • Enumerating the driver packages that are currently in the driver store. Only driver packages that are not in-box packages are listed. An in-box driver package is one which is included in the default installation of Windows or its service packs.

Where can I download PnPUtil?

PnPUtil is included in the %windir%\system32 directory of every version of Windows Vista and later. There isn't a separate PnPUtil download package.

  • Open a Command Prompt window (Run as administrator).
  • Type pnputil /? to view command options. See PnPUtil Command Syntax for more information.

See also

To learn how to use PnpUtil, see PnPUtil Command Syntax.

For examples of how to use the PnPUtil tool, see PnPUtil Examples.