Specification information in Device Manager
Device Manager allows you to view and control the hardware attached to the computer, as well as
provides hardware specification information.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE:
Windows 7 includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help and Support for
more information.
After you open Device Manager, drill-down to a device and double-click it to access its properties.
To access Device Manager in Windows 8:
1.
From the Start screen, type
control,
and then select
Control Panel.
2.
Select
System and Security
, and the in the System area, click
Device Manager
.
To access Device Manager in Windows 7:
1.
Select
Start
>
Computer
>
System properties
.
2.
In the left pane, click
Device Manager
.
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