To remove a scanner from Windows 11, you will typically use the Settings app to access your device list and select the option to remove it. This process involves locating the scanner within your system's devices and initiating the removal command.
Steps to Remove a Scanner Using Windows Settings
Removing a scanner from your Windows 11 computer is a straightforward process managed through the system's Settings interface. This method aligns with the core concept of navigating to device settings, selecting the specific device (scanner), and choosing a removal option, as found in previous Windows versions' PC Settings.
Here are the steps to remove your scanner:
- Open Windows Settings: Click the Start button and select Settings (or press
Windows Key + I). - Navigate to Devices: In the Settings window, click on Bluetooth & devices in the left-hand menu.
- Locate Your Scanner: Scroll down to find your scanner. It might be listed under Printers & scanners, or sometimes under Other devices.
- Select the Scanner: Click on the name of the scanner device you wish to remove from the list.
- Initiate Removal: On the device details page, look for the Remove device button. Click this button.
- Confirm Removal: A confirmation prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to remove the device. Click Remove again to confirm.
Windows will then proceed to remove the scanner from your list of connected devices. This action corresponds to the method of selecting a device in a list and clicking a removal button (like a "-" button) followed by a confirmation, effectively uninstalling the device from the system's configuration.
After completing these steps, the scanner should no longer appear in your list of connected devices in Windows 11 Settings.
