How do I find the Device Manager on my computer?

Device Manager allows you to look at any hardware currently connected to your computer (e.g. network cards, keyboards, monitors etc).  It also shows if there are any hardware problems.

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista / Windows 7

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Windows XP

• Click the Start menu
• Right click on My Computer and click Properties from the menu
• Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager

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Windows Vista / Windows 7

• Click the Start menu
• Right click on Computer and click Properties from the menu
• Select the Device Manager from the left-hand side menu

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