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How to get rid of auto-generated sequence number in network's device name in Windows?

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Mar 15, 202671536 views
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Every time one plugs in the same usb wireless adapter in a new usb port, Windows creates new network device with auto-generated sequence number which looks like this , , ... The name of a device is being displayed as part of network's information in Control Panel|Network Connections. How can I get …

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Wireless-N USB Network Adapter #2

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Fix for: How to get rid of auto-generated sequence number in network's device name in Windows?

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Try this. It worked for me. Open regedit, go to search for Descriptions in . There will be a few hex numbers after but it'll be the one with the "Descriptions" branch. Under this branch you'll see all the numbering strings with your network card as …

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