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If Something Goes Wrong
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the
configuration of a device.
Changing the default settings using Device Manager can
cause other conflicts that make one or more devices
unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for
advanced users who understand configuration
parameters and the ramifications of changing them.
Checking device properties
Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a
device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the
type of device, the drivers installed, and the system
resources assigned to the device.
To check a device’s properties:
1
From the Start screen, type
Device
.
The search feature appears.
2
Click or touch
Settings
.
3
From the list of device(s), click or touch
Device
Manger
.
4
To view the properties, double-click the device.
The operating system displays the device Properties
dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may
include:
❖
The
General
tab, which provides basic information
about the device.
❖
The
Resources
tab, which lists resources assigned
to the device. This tab does not appear if the device
is not using resources.
❖
The
Driver
tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device. This tab also provides options
for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in
case the new version is causing a problem.
The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one
device to another.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to
Windows
®
online Help.
