As a Windows user, you probably open the Device Manager quite frequently. After all, it’s the one-stop shop for managing all of the devices and hardware attached to your computer. It is also a critical part of troubleshooting. But despite the important role it plays, it’s somewhat hidden.
Fortunately getting into Device Manager is pretty easy. In this article, we’ll look at nine different ways to access Device Manager on your PC. The first two are the fastest and easiest methods. However, more tech-savvy users who don’t shy away from digging through extensive menu options or running commands might prefer the rest of the methods outlined. The techniques presented in this post are compatible with Windows 10, as well as Windows 11.
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The quickest way to open the Device Manager in Windows is through the Quick Access Menu. If you don’t feel like clicking through a bunch of windows menus with multiple steps and would prefer using a Windows keyboard shortcut, this is definitely the method for you.
The Settings app is the first place to go when you want to tweak any settings on a Windows PC. It is also one of the easiest methods to open the Device Manager since you only need to do a quick search to open it.
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Windows Task Manager is not only a tool used to monitor your PC’s performance. It can also be used as an alternative method to open your Device Manager.
As a matter of fact, you can use the Task Manager to open Device Manager and troubleshoot any problems then return to close the programs not responding. This is an easier route if you are trying to troubleshoot hardware problems and shut down unresponsive programs.
To open Device Manager using the Task Manager follow these steps:
If you’re a keyboard enthusiast, the best way to open Device Manager will probably be the Run command.
Also read: Find and Open Files Using Command Prompt in Windows
Control Panel is a component of Windows where you can find the majority of Windows settings and configure different aspects. You can also open Device Manager from Control Panel.
File Explorer is the place you go to browse all the files and folders on your PC. But there’s more to it than just that.
A lot of the places you need to go in Windows are buried deep in Control Panel, but File Explorer is also a worthy contender when you want to access other useful components and make some tweaks.
To open Device Manager from File Explorer in Windows 10, do this:
If the above route is long and tedious, you can also use File Explorer’s address bar to open Device Manager.
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While the Command Prompt is generally used to execute commands and troubleshoot Windows issues, it can also prove to be useful if you want to quickly access your Device Manager.
Some people find Command Prompt or Powershell to be a bit intimidating, but for those who are not afraid to use it, it’s actually an incredibly powerful tool for completing tasks on their computer quickly. Here’s how you can find Device Manager.
If you prefer, you can also use Powershell to access Device Manager.
The Computer Management tool is a powerful all-in-one utility that lets you configure and manage Windows’ many built-in administrative tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Management, and Event Viewer.
You can also use it to quickly access the Device Manager.
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If opening Device Manager is a regular everyday task for you, then you may have to consider creating a shortcut on your desktop.
To do so, follow the steps below:
Now that you are equipped with multiple ways to access the Device manager, perhaps you’d like to go a step further and learn how to customize your Windows 11 Start Menu so that you can access your frequently used apps more conveniently. You can also check out our article on different ways to open the Control panel since its an equally important component that you may use often.
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