Device Manager: Welcome

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

You can use Device Manager to install and update the drivers for hardware devices, change the hardware settings for those devices, and troubleshoot problems.

A device driver is software that allows Windows to communicate with a specific hardware device. Before Windows can use any new hardware, a device driver must be installed.

• Overview of Device Manager

• Open Device Manager

• Viewing Device Information

• Installing Devices and their Drivers

• Configuring Device Properties

• Uninstalling and Reinstalling Devices

• Additional Device Manager Resources

• Device Management Glossary