A really quick way to access Device Manager in Windows Vista is from the Command Prompt. Just type a quick command and Device Manager starts right up!
Follow these simple steps to access Device Manager from the Command Prompt:
Note: Not comfortable working with commands? Luckily there are several ways to access Device Manager in Windows Vista.
Here's How:
Click on the Windows Vista Start button.
Type the following command in the search box, and then hit the Enter key.
devmgmt.msc
Device Manager will display immediately.
That's it! Now you can use Device Manager to update device drivers, view the system resources your hardware devices are using, etc.
Tips:
Not a Windows Vista user? See How to Access Device Manager in Windows for links to steps specific for your operating system.
Device Manager in Windows Vista is also available as a Control Panel applet in Control Panel and can be opened with the control /name Microsoft.DeviceManager command as well.
