DeviceSwitch - Portable Hardware Device Manager

DeviceSwitch is a tiny and portable app designed to instantly disable and re-enable any hardware device on your computer. Whether you want to secure your webcam from hackers or protect your system from autorun.inf viruses on USB drives, DeviceSwitch is the perfect solution.

Key Features:

• Quickly disable or re-enable hardware devices


• Easy-to-use interface


• Portable and lightweight


• Enhanced security for your devices

Technical Specifications:

• File Type: .exe


• Compatibility: Windows operating system


• Requirements: Hardware IDs from Windows Device Manager

How It Works:

To use DeviceSwitch, you need to edit the configuration file before launching the .exe. Follow these steps:

1. Access the Windows Device Manager to obtain hardware IDs


2. Update the 'devices.ini' configuration file with the hardware ID


3. Run the .exe file to disable the selected device


4. To re-enable the device, run the .exe again and confirm

Additional Options:

DeviceSwitch offers customization options in the configuration file:

• AutoFlip: Hide confirmation dialogs for seamless operation


• DisableSplash: Remove the splash screen for silent device switching

For advanced users, the 'localize.ini' file allows string modifications within the app.

While DeviceSwitch is user-friendly, it requires some time to gather hardware IDs and a basic understanding of Device Manager. Exercise caution, especially when experimenting with multiple devices to avoid accidental deactivation of critical components.

Experience the convenience of DeviceSwitch for efficiently managing your hardware devices with just a few clicks.