Q: How do I open Device Manager in Windows Vista?

A: Use the following steps to open Device Manager.

1. Open Control Panel.
   • From the Microsoft Windows Vista default Start menu, click Control Panel.
   • From the classic Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. In Control Panel, open System.
   • If in Control Panel Home, double-click System and Maintenance.
   • If in Classic view, double-click the System icon.

3. In the View basic information about your computer window, under Tasks on the left hand pane, click Device Manager.
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4. In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

5. Device Manager opens.

   

Example of a device properties window in Device Manager: