The Device Manager is a tool within Microsoft Windows that allows users to view, manage and troubleshoot hardware, such as printers, monitors, keyboards, and other peripheral devices connected to their computer.
In order to access the Device Manager, users will need to open the Control Panel in the Start Menu of their computer. This can be done by finding the Start button, usually located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen, clicking it, then choosing the Control Panel option from the pop-up menu.
Once the Control Panel window has opened, users can either search for the term “Device Manager” in the search bar at the top right-hand side of the window, or they can scroll through the list of options in the Control Panel until they find “Device Manager.”
When the Device Manager window has opened, users can then view their connected hardware. Each device will be displayed in its own category with a colored icon indicating if it is working properly or not. Red icons indicate that there is an issue with the device, and it is not working as intended, while green icons mean that the device is functioning properly and without issue.
If a user experiences any issues with their hardware, they can use the Device Manager to troubleshoot these issues. To do this, users should select the broken device from the list, then click on the “Properties” option in the top-left corner of the Device Manager window. This will open up a new window containing information about the device.
In the Properties window, users can check the device status to see if the issue is caused by a driver problem or due to physical damage. If a driver issue is the source of the problem, users can attempt to fix it by downloading the correct driver from the device manufacturer’s website. If the issue is due to physical damage, users may need to replace the device.
The Device Manager also allows users to enable or disable connected hardware as well as uninstall any hardware that is no longer required. These features can be accessed by selecting the device from the Device Manager and then choosing the “Action” option at the top of the window.
By accessing the Device Manager, users can easily view all of their connected hardware, troubleshoot any issues, enable or disable devices, and uninstall any unnecessary hardware. The Device Manager is a valuable resource for managing and maintaining all of a user’s connected hardware.