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Nov 24, 2020, 8:00 am EDT| 1 min read
In Windows 10, Device Manager is an essential utility that helps you configure or troubleshoot hardware on your PC. Here are five ways to mở cửa Device Manager when you need it. These aren’t the only ways to vì it, but one of these methods is likely lớn come in handy.
Search for Device Manager in the Start Menu
One of the quickest ways to xuất hiện Device Manger is by using the Start menu. Simply open “Start” và type “device manager,” then click the “Device Manager” icon that appears in the results. Device Manager will open instantly.
Access Device Manager Using the “Power User” Menu
Windows 10 includes a hidden “Power User” menu that few people know about that includes shortcuts to essential computer management utilities. If you press Windows+X on your keyboard or right-click the “Start” button, the thực đơn will appear. Select “Device Manager” from the list.
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Open Device Manager Using Control Panel
Device Manager is also accessible in Control Panel. First, xuất hiện Control Panel by clicking the “Start” menu, typing “control panel,” và clicking the “Control Panel” icon. In Control Panel, click the “Hardware và Sound” category, then select “Device Manager.”
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Open Device Manager with a Run Command
You can also xuất hiện Device Manager through a command prompt or the “Run” window. First, press Windows+R to xuất hiện a “Run” window. In the “Open:” text box, type devmgmt.msc and then click “OK.” Device Manager will appear.
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Open Device Manager in Windows Settings
If you’d like to xuất hiện Device Manager using Windows Settings, you can vị that, too. First, xuất hiện “Settings” by clicking the gear icon in the “Start” thực đơn or by pressing Windows+I. In “Settings,” navigate khổng lồ System > About, then scroll down and click “Device Manager.” You can also tìm kiếm for “Device Manager” within “Settings,” then click the liên kết that appears. Have fun managing your devices!
