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...
Method 1 of 3:
Through the Start Menu (Windows 10 only)
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Picture 1 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows Right click on the 'Start' menu and navigate to Device Manager. Select it. -
Picture 2 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows 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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Picture 3 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows Press Windows and R -
Picture 4 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows 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. -
Picture 5 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows 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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Picture 6 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows Click on Start. -
Picture 7 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows Click on Control Panel (Windows 10 and 8 users will need to search 'Control Panel'). -
Picture 8 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows Click on System & Security. -
Picture 9 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows Click on System. -
Picture 10 of How to Open Device Manager in Windows Find the Device Manager on the side of the window. Select it, and you're good to go.
Update 04 March 2020
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