Device management for IT ProsThis topic provides information about the common administration and troubleshooting tasks and tools associated with Device Management and Installation (DMI). It also provides links to content that will help you with managing your computer's devices. Common tasksUseful toolsThis section describes the Microsoft Web site downloads and tools associated with this version of Windows that help you configure and manage your computer's devices. Management ConsoleYou can find the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in for device management in the following location: %windir%\System32\devmgmt.msc. To open MMC with elevated privileges, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then point to Run as administrator. If Windows displays a security message asking your permission to run this program, click Allow. In the command prompt that opens, type mmc devmgmt.msc. DownloadsNo device management–related downloads were available when this documentation was last updated. DeploymentNo deployment information specifically about device management and installation was available when this documentation was last updated For more general information about planning and hardware guidelines, go to the following resources on the Microsoft Web site: OperationsFor operational information about DMI, go to the following resources on the Microsoft Web site: Technical referenceFor more information about device management, go to the following technical references on the Microsoft Web site:
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