This article describes how to
use Device Manager to manage devices in the Windows® XP operating system.
Device Manager provides
graphical information about how the hardware on your computer is installed and
configured, and how the hardware interacts with your computer's programs.
You can use Device Manager to
change the way your hardware is configured, and to change the way your hardware
interacts with your computer's programs. With Device Manager, you can update
device drivers for hardware installed on your computer, modify hardware settings,
and troubleshoot problems.
Device Manager enables you
to:
·
Determine if the hardware on your computer is
working properly.
·
Change hardware configuration settings.
·
Identify the device drivers that are loaded
for each device and obtain information about each device driver.
·
Change advanced settings and properties for
devices.
·
Install updated device drivers.
·
Disable, enable, and uninstall devices.
·
Reinstall the previous version of a driver.
·
Identify device conflicts and manually
configure resource settings.
·
Print a summary of the devices that are
installed on your computer.
You will typically use Device
Manager to check the status of your hardware and update device drivers on your
computer. Advanced users who have a thorough understanding of computer hardware
might also use Device Manager's diagnostic features to resolve device conflicts
and change resource settings.
Note You
may need to be logged on as an administrator or be a member of the
Administrators group in order to use some or all of the features in Device
Manager. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings
may also prevent you from completing this procedure.
To access Device
Manager:
·
Right–click My Computer, click Manage, and then click Device Manager. The Device Manager opens as shown in
Figure 1 below.
Figure 1. Opening the Device Manager
To access Device
Manager on a remote computer:
1. Click Start, click Run, and then type mmc. The Microsoft Management
Console opens.
2. Click
the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap–in, click Add, click Device Manager, select Another Computer and click Browse, as shown in Figure 2 below.
Figure 2. Targeting Device Manager to a
remote computer
To view the status of a
device:
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Double–click
the type of device you want to view.
3. Right–click
the specific device you want, and then click Properties.
4. On the
General tab, under Device status is a description of the device status, as
shown in Figure 3 below.
Figure 3. Checking status of a device
If the device is experiencing
a problem, the type of problem is displayed. You might also see a problem code
and number and a suggested solution. If you call a support line, this number can
be useful for determining and diagnosing the problem.
For information on how to
resolve hardware device problems, click Troubleshoot
to start the Hardware Troubleshooter.
To enable a device:
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Double–click
the type of device that you want to enable.
3. Right–click
the specific device you want, and then click Enable.
To uninstall a device:
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Double–click
the type of device that you want to uninstall.
3. Right–click
the specific device you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall.
4. In the
Confirm Device Removal
dialog box, click OK.
When you are done
uninstalling the device, turn off your computer, and remove the device from the
computer.
Note You
do not usually use Device Manager to uninstall a Plug and Play device. Simply
disconnect the Plug and Play device from your computer. You might have to
restart your computer. Check the device manufacturer's instructions for more
information.
Product documentation
For further information about
using Device Manager, see the Windows XP documentation. To access documentation
while using Device Manager, press F1 on your keyboard to go directly to the
Device Manager section.
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