One way to access Device Manger in Windows Vista is from the System applet found in the Control Panel.
The System applet contains advanced information and configuration options for much of your computer so it's natural that Device Manger is accessible from this area of the Windows Vista operating system.
Follow these simple steps to access Device Manager from Control Panel's System applet:
Note: See my tip toward the bottom of this page for some other simple ways to access Device Manager.
Here's How:
Click on Start and then Control Panel.
Click on the System and Maintenance link.
Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Double-click on the System icon, followed by the Device Manager link under Tasks, and then proceed to Step 4.
In the System and Maintenance window, click on the Device Manager link near the bottom of the window.
You can now use Device Manager for whatever you needed it for - updating device drivers, viewing a piece of hardware's system resources, etc.
Tips:
Having problems working with the System applet in Control Panel? Device Manager can also be accessed a few other ways so don't worry:
