Device Manager acts as a medium to communicate with your attached hardware or drivers on your Windows 8 computer. When compared to previous operating system versions, it can be easily accessed on Windows 8.
Using Device Manager
It does the function of managing drivers, accessing system information as well as to organize the hardware attached to the computer. For instance, you may find that your scanner or printer behaves in a non-responsive manner. You may not know the solution to fix it or you have performed some steps and it was ineffective. In that case, you can troubleshoot these issues by utilizing Device Manager.
How to launch Device Manager in Windows 8
You can adopt various methods to launch it in Windows 8. However, launching it through the Control Panel is one of the best choices. Windows 8 computer with a keyboard can also access it quickly. You can easily reach Device Manager window by using a shortcut from the Control Panel.
Steps
You can perform the below steps one by one to open it.
- For touch screen platforms, tap the All Apps tool located in the new Start screen. Else if you are on a normal desktop computer, click All apps after right clicking the Start screen.
- After the launching of Apps screen, find out the Windows System option by scrolling the mouse or by swiping towards the right.
- Click or tap the Control Panel that resides below Windows System. The Desktop window will pop up now and the Control Panel will open instantly.
- Click or tap the Hardware and Sound links. You have to set a view other than large icons or Small icons view to find Hardware and Sound from the Control Panel.
- Tap or click on Device Manager situated below the option Devices and Printers from the Hardware and Sound section. Device Manger can be utilized for updating Windows 8 drivers and to maintain different hardware attached to the system.
Incorrect drivers can cause problems in Windows 8. In that case, you can uninstall the outdated drivers from Programs and Features located in Control Panel and update your Windows 8 drivers in order to keep your Windows computer in working condition.
