Time Required: Opening Device Manager should only take a minute or so, no matter which version of Windows you're using. See Other Ways to Open Device Manager towards the bottom of the page for some other, arguably faster ways in at least some versions of Windows. Open Control Panel. In Windows 11, search for it from the search utility on the taskbar. In some versions of Windows 10 and 8, assuming you're using a keyboard or mouse, the fastest way is through the Power User Menu —just press the WIN Windows key and the X key together.
In some versions of Windows 10, you may also be able to open Device Manager directly from the Start menu, as a submenu under Control Panel. Depending on your version of Windows, Control Panel is usually available from the Start menu or Apps screen.
What you do next depends on what Windows operating system you're using:. If you don't see these options, your Control Panel view may be set to Large icons , Small icons , or Classic View , depending on your version of Windows. If so, find and choose Device Manager from the big collection of icons you see and then skip to Step 4 below. From this Control Panel screen, look for and choose Device Manager :.
In Windows 11, 10 and 8, check under the Devices and Printers heading. In Windows 7, look under System. In Windows Vista, you'll find Device Manager towards the bottom of the window. With Device Manager now open, you can view a device's status , update the device drivers , enable devices , disable devices , or do whatever other hardware management you came here to do.
If you're comfortable with the command-line in Windows, specifically Command Prompt , one really quick way to start Device Manager in any version of Windows is via its command :. The command-line method really comes in handy when you need to bring up Device Manager but your mouse won't work or your computer is having a problem that prevents you from using it normally. While you probably won't ever need to open Device Manager this way, you should know that it's also available in all versions of Windows via Computer Management , part of the suite of built-in utilities called Administrative Tools.
Device Manager takes on a slightly different look in Computer Management. Just select it from the left margin and then use it as an integrated feature of the utility on the right. This is a special folder that gives you access to tons of settings and controls found throughout the operating system.
If you already use GodMode, opening Device Manager there might be your preferred way to use it. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Before you take any steps to reveal Administrator on your computer, please be aware that there's a bug in Vista Beta 2 that can cause you serious woe if you create a password for your Administrator account in Computer Management.
The result of the bug is that you will be completely locked out of your Windows Vista installation. So, please follow the directions to the letter. I will show you how to safely add a password to your Administrator account. Start by booting your computer to Vista in your computer administrator account.
Open the Administrative Tools Control Panel. Double-click the Computer Management item to open it. Authorize UAC by clicking the Continue button. Double-click "Local Users and Groups" to open it. Click the Users folder. On the right side of Computer Management, you should see icons for all of the user accounts created on your computer. The ones that have small red circles with an "X" through them are disabled.
Click to select the Administrator icon, and then right-click it to open its context menu and choose Properties. You'll need to restart your computer and follow one of the following two methods to access Administrator.
For this method, you press F8 as Windows is starting up when the character mode part of the boot-up says something to the effect of "Starting Windows. Once the boot menu is showing, paused for your operating system selection, use the arrow or tab keys to select "Microsoft Windows" the option that runs Windows Vista.
Don't press Enter; instead, press the F8 key, and you'll progress to the Safe Mode boot screen. Choose the first option, "Safe Mode" and press Enter. After a time, Vista will show you the log-in screen with two options, Administrator and Other User.
Click the Administrator icon. Running Safe Mode as Administrator both limits and extends your privileges. But for quick access to the Administrator account, this is about as good as it gets in Vista Beta 2.
The second method allows you to log into the Administrator account just as you would any normal account. So you get the full-fledged Administrator privileges in a normal boot mode, not Safe Mode. There's a trick you need to know to make it work.
And also something you need to watch out for. Start by enabling the Administrator account in Computer Management just as described above. Remember: Don't set a password in Computer Management for the Administrator account. The second step -- the trick -- is to disable any other enabled accounts with computer administrator privileges in the Users area. Look for account icons that lack the red disable mark.
You should find at least one with computer administrator privileges. Follow the same steps to open Properties, but this time, click to add a check mark in the box labeled "Account Is Disabled. Double check that your Administrator account is enabled.
Close Computer Management and restart Windows. When it comes back up, it will just load the Administrator account, since you haven't set a password. For security reasons, this method should only be used on a temporary basis. Your Administrator account should not be left enabled without a password. So, have a look around, but don't move in. And when you're done, I strongly urge you to re-enable your user account s and promptly disable the Administrator account.
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