A computer system is provided. The computer system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to identify a message to a plug and play (PnP) manager of an operating system, the message comprising an identifier of a device to be configured by the PnP manager, determine whether the device is targeted for device identifier translation at least in part by determining whether the device satisfies one or more target device criteria, and replace the identifier of the device with a reference identifier different from the identifier of the device in response to a determination that the device is targeted for device identifier translation, the reference identifier being usable by the PnP manager to install or configure the device.