How to access the Device Manager.

Follow these steps to access the Device Manager.

IMPORTANT: This procedure must be performed while logged in as Administrator or to an account with Administrator rights.

1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, under Pick a category, double-click the Performance and Maintenance icon.
3. In the Performance and Maintenance window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, double-click the System icon.
4. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.
5. On the Hardware tab, in the Device Manager box, click the Device Manager button.