Device Manager is a utility built into all versions of Windows. Opening it, you can see what equipment is installed on your computer, check and, if necessary, update the driver, turn off or activate almost any element.
Knowing how to open the device manager (DU), you can identify equipment that has certain problems.
Windows XP Device Manager
One of the oldest operating systems is Win XP. It owes its popularity to a simple interface and easy control of various computer parameters through the remote control.
So how to open XP device manager? The easiest way, which, incidentally, is also suitable for Windows 7.8, is to use the command line. Press the Win + R key combination or select the Run option from the Start menu. In the window that appears, enter devmgmt.msc and click "OK."
There is another way to get into the Win XP remote control. You should have a My Computer icon on your desktop. Click on it with RMB and select the "Properties" option in the drop-down menu. A window will appear where you need to open the "Hardware" section, and then go to the "Device Manager".
Note: the Win button is located in the lower left area of the keyboard (between fn and alt). It depicts the Windows logo.
How to open device manager on Windows 7?
Opening the remote control on the Win 7 operating system is no less easy. There are also several ways:
- On the desktop, click RMB on the "My Computer" icon. Go to Properties. A window with system information will open. In the left menu you will see the "Device Manager" section.
- Call up the Start menu by clicking on the appropriate button. Log in to the Control Panel. Set small icons, find and go to the dispatcher section.
- In the Start menu there is a search bar where you need to enter the word "dispatcher". Select the option you need and click LMB.
You can open the system information window by pressing the win and pause keys simultaneously. Here again, select the desired section in the left menu. Now you know how to open the device manager on Windows 7.
Windows 8 Remote
Some users do not know how to open the device manager on Windows 8, because this operating system appeared relatively recently. In fact, getting into the remote control here is very easy.
You can use the command line and enter the words mentioned above. Also, in the case of this OS, the first method of the previous subsection (system properties) is suitable.
You can open the remote control in two clicks. To do this, right-click on the "Start" button and select the "Device Manager" option in the drop-down menu.
So, you have learned how to open the device manager in several operating systems. It remains only to get acquainted with its capabilities.
What actions can be performed in the remote control?
In the dispatcher, you can see what equipment is installed. Having opened the section, for example, “Monitors”, you will see the name of the device. Would you like more information about him? Then click on it with RMB and select "Properties".
Here you can see disconnected devices or those that have some problems. Depending on the situation, there will be a warning icon near them (question mark, cross).
If it becomes necessary to update the driver or get information about them, click RMB on the device and in the drop-down menu go to "Properties". A window will open where you need to select the "Driver" section.
In the remote control, you can turn off the equipment. At the same time, you will not be able to deactivate the processor and some other devices, since the corresponding button will be missing.
You can see which device the equipment conflicts with in the "Properties" section of the "Resources" section.
Errors in the device manager
Almost all errors in the remote control have their own code. To troubleshoot, you need to know at least the most common codes. Here are just a few of them:
- “Code 1” indicates that perhaps the drivers are not installed for the equipment, or they are not configured.
- “Code 14” means that for the correct operation of the equipment it is necessary to restart the OS.
- “Code 31” indicates the unstable operation of the device. The reason is the driver. Most likely, you will need to download new software.
Conclusion
Now you know how to open the device manager, so you can independently control the operation of equipment and drivers. By the way, it is recommended that you turn off some devices on laptops so that the battery lasts longer.