The "Geräte-Manager" (Device Manager) is a crucial tool in the Windows operating system that allows users to view and control the hardware attached to their computer. It provides detailed information about each device, including drivers, resources, and status. Understanding how to use the Device Manager is essential for troubleshooting hardware issues, updating drivers, and managing device settings. This article will guide you through accessing and using the Device Manager in Windows, providing practical examples and commands to help you effectively manage your system's hardware.

Examples:

1. Accessing the Device Manager:

   • Via Control Panel:

     1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
     2. Type control and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
     3. Navigate to Hardware and Sound > Device Manager.

   • Via Command Prompt:

     1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
     2. Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
     3. Type the following command and press Enter:

        devmgmt.msc

2. Updating a Device Driver:

   • Using Device Manager Interface:

     1. Open Device Manager using one of the methods described above.
     2. Locate the device you want to update in the list.
     3. Right-click on the device and select Update driver.
     4. Choose Search automatically for updated driver software to let Windows search for the latest driver.

   • Using Command Prompt and PowerShell:

     1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
     2. Use the following command to update a specific device driver (replace DeviceName with the actual device name):

        pnputil /update-driver "DeviceName"

3. Viewing Device Properties:

   • Using Device Manager Interface:

     1. Open Device Manager.
     2. Locate and right-click on the device you want to view.
     3. Select Properties to see detailed information about the device, including driver details, events, and resources.

   • Using Command Prompt:

     1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
     2. Use the following command to list detailed information about a specific device (replace DeviceName with the actual device name):

        Get-PnpDeviceProperty -InstanceId "DeviceName"

4. Disabling/Enabling a Device:

   • Using Device Manager Interface:

     1. Open Device Manager.
     2. Locate the device you want to disable or enable.
     3. Right-click on the device and select Disable device or Enable device.

   • Using Command Prompt:

     1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
     2. Use the following command to disable a device (replace DeviceName with the actual device name):

        pnputil /disable-device "DeviceName"

     3. Use the following command to enable a device (replace DeviceName with the actual device name):

        pnputil /enable-device "DeviceName"