Windows 7 removed the Control Panel link to the Add Hardware Wizard because end-user hardware is installed by vendors and the Windows Plug and Play detection system. The Hardware Add Wizard is used to manually install drivers for a device that does not have a driver installation package and is no longer recommended for use by Microsoft for end users. The Wizard is still included in Windows 7 and is intended for driver developers. You can start the Hardware Wizard Add from any Windows 7 system using the Command Prompt. Tips
