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Device Cleanup Tool
Device Cleanup Tool lists non-present devices and lets users remove them, according to its supplied product description.
About Device Cleanup Tool
Device Cleanup Tool is a portable utility that lists devices which are no longer connected to the computer and lets the user remove them. Each time a device is attached to a Windows machine, an entry remains in Windows device management. Removing these entries one by one in the Windows device manager can be slow when many are present. This tool allows the user to select multiple devices, or all of them, and remove them together. For each entry it shows the device name, class, and last-used time.
The download page lists the tool as version 1.5.1, requiring Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11, and licensed as freeware. A video tutorial and a command-line version are available. The last-used time is compiled from the write time of a registry key under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum, not from a separate usage record.
Key features
- Lists devices that are not currently present in Windows device management
- Removes selected devices or all listed devices at once
- Shows device name, class, and last-used time for each entry
- Derives last-used time from a registry key's write time
- Available as a portable tool and as a command-line version
Best for: Windows users who have accumulated many entries for devices no longer connected and want to remove them in bulk.
Good for
- Portable, so the source describes it as running without a standard installation
- Allows multiple or all non-present devices to be selected and removed together, which the source contrasts with removing entries one at a time in Device Manager
- A command-line version is available for users who prefer that interface
Watch out for
- The last-used time is compiled from a registry key's write time rather than a dedicated usage record
- The listed requirements cover Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 only
Device Cleanup Tool at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Device Cleanup Tool FAQ
Is Device Cleanup Tool a portable program?
The product description states that it is a portable tool.
What information does the tool show for each device?
It shows the device name, the device class, and the last time the device was used.
Is a command-line version available?
Yes. The description states that a command-line version is available, along with a video tutorial.
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