How to Open Device Manager in Windows

Method 1 of 3:

Through the Start Menu (Windows 10 only)

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    Right click on the 'Start' menu and navigate to Device Manager. Select it.
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    Wait for it to pop up. A window should now appear labeled 'Device Manager'. That's it!
Method 2 of 3:

Through the Run Window

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    Press Windows and R
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    Wait for a window to appear in the bottom left corner of your main monitor. In the box on that window, type devmgmt.msc and then press Enter.
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    Use your Device Manager. It should pop right up in a new window.
Method 3 of 3:

Through the Control Panel

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    Click on Start.
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    Click on Control Panel (Windows 10 and 8 users will need to search 'Control Panel').
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    Click on System & Security.
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    Click on System.
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    Find the Device Manager on the side of the window. Select it, and you're good to go.
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