How to Open Device Manager in Windows 10

Device Manager in Windows 10 is a handy tool for managing hardware, checking driver status, and troubleshooting device issues. Here are several easy ways to open Device Manager on Windows 10.

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

The simplest way to open Device Manager:

  1. Click on the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen, or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
  2. Type “Device Manager” in the search bar.
  3. Select “Device Manager” from the search results.

Method 2: Through the Run Command

You can also open Device Manager using the Run command:

  1. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
  2. Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.

Method 3: Via Control Panel

Device Manager is accessible through the traditional Control Panel:

  1. Open Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu or the search bar.
  2. Go to “Hardware and Sound”, then select “Device Manager”.

Method 4: Using System Settings

This method allows you to open Device Manager through Windows settings:

  1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
  2. Navigate to “System” and select “About”.
  3. Scroll down and click “Device Manager” in the right menu.