How do I access device manager on Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows XP

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users please use Section 1

Windows XP users please use Section 2

  1. Windows Vista and Windows 7 users, please follow these steps:

    Select your Start button, right-click on your Computer icon and select `Properties`.

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    On the shown system screen, select `device manager` from the tasks list shown on the left side of the screen.

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    Before the device manager screen is displayed, you may be shown a `User Account control` screen which states `Windows needs your permission to continue`. Select `Continue`.

  2. Windows XP users, please follow these steps:

    Select your Start button, right-click on your My Computer icon and select `Properties`.

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    On the shown system properties screen, select `hardware`.

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    On the shown screen, select `device manager`.

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