How to Open Device Manager in Windows

There will come a time where you will have to take your PC's problems into your own hands. This is a guide on how to access the Device Manager, a essential utility in windows for repairs and maintenance. Right click on the 'Start' menu and...

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Through the Start Menu (Windows 10 only)
Through the Run Window
Through the Control Panel

Method 1 of 3:

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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.