"How Do I Open Windows XP Device Manager?"

Question: "How Do I Open Windows XP Device Manager?"

You might want to open Device Manager in Windows XP for several reasons. Device Manager is used to manage your device's system resources, update drivers, resolve hardware conflicts, and much more.

Answer: Open Device Manager in Windows XP from the Computer Management utility, the System applet in Control Panel, or from the Command Prompt.

There are many ways to open Device Manger in Windows XP. Three of the most common methods are shown in detail in the linked guides below:

• Open Device Manager From the Control Panel System Applet in Windows XP
  
  
• Open Device Manager From the Computer Management Utility in Windows XP
  
  
• Open Device Manager From a Command Prompt in Windows XP

The above instructions for opening Device Manager in Windows XP apply to all versions of the operating system including Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Tablet, Windows XP Media Center, etc.

Not a Windows XP user? See How to Access Device Manager in Windows for links to steps specific for your operating system.