Open Device ManagerYou must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps. Using Device Manager, you can view the device drivers installed on your computer, update drivers for your devices, check to see if hardware is working properly, and modify hardware settings. | | | | • | Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button  , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. |
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Driver
Software that enables hardware or devices (such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard) to work with your computer. Every device needs a driver in order for it to work.
Device
Any piece of equipment that can be attached to a network or computer, for example, printers, keyboards, external disk drives, or other peripheral equipment. These devices require special software (device drivers) to work with Windows.
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