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If Something Goes Wrong
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the
configuration of a device.
Changing the default settings using Device Manager can
cause other conflicts that make one or more devices
unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for
advanced users who understand configuration
parameters and the ramifications of changing them.
Checking device properties
Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a
device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the
type of device, the drivers installed, and the system
resources assigned to the device.
To check a device’s properties:
1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. When the
Windows charms appear, tap/touch the
Search ()
charm. In the Search field, begin typing
Device
Manager.
2 Tap/touch
Device Manager.
The Device Manager screen appears.
3 From the list of device(s), double-tap the device type.
4 To view the device(s) installed, double-tap the device.
The operating system displays the device Properties
dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may
include:
❖ The
General tab, which provides basic information
about the device.
❖ The
Resources tab, which lists resources assigned
to the device. This tab does not appear if the device
is not using resources.
❖ The
Driver tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device. This tab also provides options
for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in
case the new version is causing a problem.
The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one
device to another.
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