Description: You may need to access the Windows Device Manager in situations such as troubleshooting peripherals (Pin Pad, scales, or barcode scanners). For these peripherals, you may need to access the communication settings or look into the drivers for connected input devices.

Windows 7

1. Navigate to Start > Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, click on the System and Security link.
   • If you're using Large or Small icons, simply click Device Manager.
3. Click on the Device Manager link.

Alternative Method 1

1. Right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop.
2. Choose Manage.
3. Navigate to Computer Management > Device Manager.

Alternative Method 2

1. Click Start.
2. In the Search bar in the Start Menu, type in devmgmt.msc and select Enter.

Windows 8.1

1. From the Start screen, type device manager.
   • By just typing, the Search Charm should automatically open.
2. Select Device Manager from the results list.

Alternative Method 1

1. From the Start menu, click Desktop.
2. In the Desktop, click Start > Device Manager.

Alternative Method 2

1. From the Start menu, click Desktop.
2. Click >> in the bottom right corner of the Task Bar.
3. Select Control Panel.
4. Select Device Manager from the list of Control Panel items.
 

Windows 10

1. From the Desktop, right-click the Start Button.
2. In the menu that opens, select Device Manager.

Alternative Method 1

1. From the Start menu, choose Settings.
2. In the Settings Menu select Devices.
3. On the devices page, select Printers & Scanners on the left.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the list to Related Settings and select Device Manager.