cannot get rid of the "removable disk" in "my computer" and "Device Manager", after incorrectly removing a USB flash drive

I stupidly, twice - after using USB flash drives - just shot when he in fact without removing them properly. Now, they are listed at all times in my 'Device Manager' and in 'my computer '. I went into Device Manager and tried to uninstall them. It seemed to work but the next time I booted up Vista found drivers and now they are back in 'my computer' and Device Manager. This does not seem to be a problem, but I would like to get rid of them.
Joe

Hi JoeZZ,

Please see the following instructions on how to see the ghost devices:

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315539/en-us?p=1

I hope this helps!

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