How to access the Device Manager (Windows 10) (2024)

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There are five ways to access the Device Manager:

  • Method 1: Right-click the Start button or press the Windows Logo + X key combination on the keyboard and, from the list, click to select Device Manager.

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  • Method 2: On the taskbar, in the Search field next to the Start button, type Device Manager and then press the Enter key.

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  • Method 3:
    1. Click the How to access the Device Manager (Windows 10) (3)(Start) button.
    2. In the Start Menu, click Settings.

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    3. In theSETTINGS window, click Devices.

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    4. In the DEVICES screen, click Printers & scanners or Connected devices, and under the Related Settings category, click Device manager.

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  • Method 4:
    • Right-click the Start button or press the Windows Logo + X key combination on the keyboard and, from the list, click Control Panel.

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    • In the Control Panel window, click Device Manager.


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  • Method 5: One really easy way to start the Device Manager in any version of Windows is from the Command Prompt. Just open the Command Prompt and type devmgmt.msc

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