How to Use Device Manager to Troubleshoot Windows 10

This practical guide explains how to use device manager to troubleshoot windows 10 with clear steps and useful context. It also covers common requirements, potential problems, and the details that can help you get better results.

How to Update Drivers Using Device Manager

Device Manager is also very useful when you have to update outdated drivers, especially when Windows Update stops working.

First, open Windows Device Manager, then follow the steps:

Step 1. Click the hardware category that you want to update. (Assuming you want to update one of the System device drivers, click System device and select a specific driver).

Step 2. Right click on the driver and select Update driver.

Step 3. Now, select Search automatically for drivers and let the process complete.

Device Manager will then search for the latest driver update on your PC and install it. But if Device Manager finds that you already have the most up-to-date version of the driver, it will give you a notification. In the example case, the device was running the latest version, as you can see below.

But if you confirm that the driver is not up to date, then you can download it directly from the manufacturer's website and install it using Device Manager.

Check the Status of Installed Hardware

It's not a bad idea to check Device Manager if your computer's hardware is acting abnormally.

After you open Device Manager, expand the type of device you want to check. From there, right-click on a specific driver and open the Properties section.

Then, from the General tab in the dialog, look in the Device Status box to confirm its status. If the device status is "working properly", then the hardware shouldn't have any driver problems and you can look for other causes.

However, if there's a problem with the component, you'll see a description or error code related to the problem. However, the description or error code itself will not give you any information on how to fix the driver itself.

Fix Corrupted Drivers with Device Manager

Just as there is no single way to handle the complexities of life, Windows 10 also has several methods to fix your corrupted device drivers. One such method is through Device Manager.

If the device driver is damaged, you can use Windows Device Manager to uninstall the faulty device and then reinstall the clean version.

Step 1. Open Device Manager, right click on the corrupted driver and select Uninstall device.

Step 2. Now, restart your PC.

After rebooting, Windows will automatically detect your system configuration, find and reinstall the removed drivers. However, if the reinstallation doesn't happen, you'll have to do it manually through Device Manager.

Tai xuong driver theo cach thu cong tu nha san xuat phan cung cua ban truc tuyen. Neu ban nhan ?uoc file ZIP, hay giai nen no, sau ?o lam theo cac buoc ben duoi:

Buoc 1. Mo Device Manager, nhap chuot phai vao driver cu the.

Buoc 2. Bay gio hay nhap vao Update driver > Browse my computer for drivers.

Chon file driver ma ban ?a tai xuong tu trang web cua nha san xuat va nhap vao Next. Driver cap nhat se som ?uoc cai ?at tren PC cua ban. Khoi ?ong lai PC mot lan ?e cac thay ?oi co hieu luc.

Windows Device Manager giup viec quan ly phan cung Windows cua ban tro nen de dang va thuan tien hon. Trong nhung nam qua, Microsoft ?a gioi thieu mot loat cac cong cu nhu vay ?e cai thien hieu suat cua he ?ieu hanh Windows 10, ?ieu ma hang nay hy vong se tiep tuc lam ?uoc trong tuong lai.

Conclusion

Understanding Device Manager makes it easier to compare options, avoid common mistakes, and apply the information in this guide more effectively. Review the relevant requirements before making changes or choosing a solution.