How to launch and start Device Manager for Microsoft Windows 10 and 11

Steps and instructions for how to launch and start Device Manager for Microsoft Windows 10 and 11

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Steps and instructions for how to launch and start Device Manager for Microsoft Windows 10 and 11

Symptom

This document contains instructions on how to start Device Manager for Microsoft Windows 10 and 11.

Applicable Brands

  • ThinkCentre
  • ThinkStation
  • ThinkVision
  • ThinkPad
  • Idea Tablet
  • ideapad
  • ideacentre

Operating Systems

  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows 11

Solution

For Microsoft Windows 10/11, use the following instructions to start Device Manager:

Method 1:

  • Press and hold the Windows key and the X key and a menu will display.
    Keyboard
  • Device Manager will appear in the menu. Click Device Manager.
    Device Manager
    Note: The picture shown above is for Windows 10.

Method 2:

  • Right-click the Windows icon located on the far left of the Taskbar.
  • Device Manager will display in the menu. Click Device Manager.
    Device Manager

Method 3:

  • Press and hold the Windows key and the R key to open it.

    Device Manager.

  • Type devmgmt.msc and click OK.

    Select OK

Method 4:

Search for and select Device Manager.

Device Manager

Device Manager


Alias Id:SF16-D0073
Document ID:HT117792
Original Publish Date:03/10/2016
Last Modified Date:11/14/2024