[Hardware] If Windows doesn't detect your new hardware, this trick will help you find out if it works or not.

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When we install an application in Windows, we're not only reducing the available storage space on the hard drive, but we're also modifying the Windows registry to ensure the application runs smoothly.
As time goes by, both the modifications and the files in the applications we install affect, to a greater or lesser extent, the overall performance of the computer, which is far from what it was when we last formatted it. This is one of the reasons why, to improve the performance of any PC, it's advisable to start from scratch. This process involves making a backup, creating a bootable drive with the latest available Windows ISO, and spending time we probably can't afford to waste.
Over time, not only is the computer's performance affected, but it can also affect the functioning of some of our hardware components, especially peripherals. If we have a peripheral that suddenly stops working, the quickest way to improve it, before fighting with Windows, is to connect it to another PC, as long as we have one to do so. But if this is not the case, another method we can use is to use Linux.

Using a Live Version of Linux
Contrary to what many users believe, Linux has evolved significantly, and its operation is not based exclusively on commands. It has a graphical interface similar to Windows. It can also recognize any peripheral installed on the computer, allowing us to verify that it's actually working.
If we're talking about a Live version of Windows, we're talking about a version that allows us to load the entire operating system into the PC's memory and interact with it without having to install it. This allows us to clarify any doubts and determine whether the hardware we're having problems with has stopped working completely or if the problem lies with Windows.