118 If Something Goes WrongFixing a problem with Device ManagerFixing a problem with Device ManagerDevice Manager provides a way to check and change theconfiguration of a device.Changing the default settings using Device Manager cancause other conflicts that make one or more devicesunusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool foradvanced users who understand configurationparameters and the ramifications of changing them.Checking device propertiesDevice Manager provides a way to view the properties of adevice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, thetype of device, the drivers installed, and the systemresources assigned to the device.To check a device’s properties:1 From the Start screen, type Device.The search feature appears.2 Click or touch Settings.3 From the list of device(s), click or touch DeviceManger.4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click or touch thedevice type.The operating system displays the device Propertiesdialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They mayinclude:❖ The General tab, which provides basic informationabout the device.❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assignedto the device. This tab does not appear if the deviceis not using resources.❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers beingused by the device. This tab also provides optionsfor updating the driver or rolling back the driver incase the new version is causing a problem.The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from onedevice to another.
