Computer and Software Support


How to access Device Manager

Windows XP

There is a couple of ways to access the Device manager

 

First method

  1. Go to control panel (This link will open in a different window)

  2. Double-click on Systems

   

  1. Click on Hardware

   

  1. Click on Device Manager

  2. This will show the list of devices.

 

Second method

  1. Click Start

   

  1. Right-click My Computer

  2. Click Properties

   

  1. Click on Hardware

   

 

  1. Click on Device Manager

  2. This will show the list of devices.

 

Third method

  1. Access Run or Search window

  2. Type devmgmt.msc

   

  1. Click OK

   

  1. This will show the list of devices.

 

You can also access the device manager through My Computer. To access do the following (Click the hyperlink for help with that step)

  1. Click Manage

  2. Double-click Device Manager

   

 

If there is !, ? or X beside a device then there is a problem with the device. If you need help with it you can email me. Send me the name of the device that has a bang on it

 

Issues

 

Device Manager is blank