Do you have a shortcut for your device manager? If not, you should! A shortcut can save you time and hassle. Here’s how to create one.
Create 1 Click Shortcut For Device Manager On All Windows OS
How to Open Device Manager in Windows
Windows 10/8.1/8:
Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and type “device manager.” (If you’re using a touch screen, press and hold the Windows logo key and slide your finger across the screen to open the Charm bar. Then, tap Settings > System > Device Manager.)
If the Device Manager window isn’t open, click the Start button, type “device manager” in the Start Search box, and press Enter.
In the Device Manager window, under the Human Interface Devices category, click View and select Show All Devices.
To open a specific device, click its name in the Devices list. (If the device is unidentified or if you want to troubleshoot it, click the triangle next to its name to open the Properties window. In the Properties window, under the Details tab, click the Details button.)
To open the Device Manager window in the Classic View, click the View tab, select Show Hidden Devices, and then click the Show All Devices button.
To open the Device Manager window in the Compact View, click the View tab, select Show Hidden Devices, and then click the Show Unidentified Devices button.
To add a device, click the Add a Device icon, and then click the Device Manager button.
To remove a device, click the Remove a Device icon, and then click the Device Manager button.
Windows 10/8.
How to Open Device Manager from Command Prompt
If you want to open Device Manager from the command prompt, you can simply type “devmgmt.msc” at the command prompt. This will open Device Manager.
How to Open Device Manager from the Control Panel
If you’re like most people, you probably open the Control Panel by opening the Start menu, typing “Control Panel” in the search bar, and clicking on the Control Panel item that appears.
But if you want to open Device Manager from the Control Panel, there’s a shortcut you can use.
To open Device Manager from the Control Panel, follow these steps:
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click on the “System and Security” category.
3. Click on “Device Manager.”
4. In the “Device Manager” window, double-click on “Devices.”
5. Double-click on “Your computer.”
6. In the “Your computer” window, double-click on “System Devices.”
7. In the “System Devices” window, double-click on “Disk drives.”
8. In the “Disk drives” window, double-click on “Local Disk (C:).”
9. In the “Local Disk (C:)” window, double-click on “Device Manager.”
10. In the “Device Manager” window, double-click on “Ports (COM & LPT).”
11. In the “Ports (COM & LPT)” window, double-click on “COM & LPT Ports.”
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How to create a Device Manager shortcut
If you have a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone, you can create a Device Manager shortcut to make it easier to access. To create a shortcut on a desktop, open the Device Manager by clicking the Start button, clicking the Control Panel, clicking Hardware and Sound, clicking Device Manager, and then clicking the Add a device button. In the dialog box that appears, click the arrow next to the device you want to create a shortcut for, and then click the Shortcut tab. In the Shortcut text box, type the path to the Device Manager file and then click the Include button. (For example, if you want to create a shortcut to the Device Manager file on your desktop, type C:Device Manager.) To create a shortcut on a laptop, open the Device Manager by clicking the Start button, clicking the All Programs menu, clicking Accessories, and then clicking Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the device you want to create a shortcut for, and then click the Shortcut tab. In the Shortcut text box, type the path to the Device Manager file, and then click the Include button. (For example, if you want to create a shortcut to the Device Manager file on your laptop, type C:Device Manager.) To create a shortcut on a tablet, open the Settings app by clicking the Apps icon on the dock, clicking Settings, and then clicking Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the
How to Open Device Manager from the Run Dialog Box
Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key and R on your keyboard. Type devmgmt.msc and hit enter.
In the Device Manager window, expand the “System Devices” node and then the “Peripherals” node.
If you want to open the Device Manager shortcut from the Windows 10 Start menu, right-click on the “System Devices” node and select “Open in New Window”.
If you want to open the Device Manager shortcut from the Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Start menu, right-click on the “System Devices” node and select “Properties”.
On the “Shortcut” tab, enter “%systemroot%system32devmgmt.msc” and press enter.
You can now open the Device Manager window by double-clicking on the “Devmgmt.msc” shortcut.
Conclusion
A device manager shortcut can save time when managing devices.
