
You may do this by using the hardware's original installation disc or by downloading the most recent drivers for that specific device. The Device Manager does not change even if you have successfully restarted the computer system, it indicates that Windows is unable to install the devices because it is missing the necessary driver support. Once you have successfully removed them, then you are required to restart the computer and let Windows re-detect the devices. With the help of selecting them and clicking the delete key on the keyboard, you can remove all devices marked with an exclamation point and any Other devices from Device Manager. What to do with exclamation mark or other devices When you double-click and open the problematic device, an error code is displayed on the screen. It could also mean that the device's drivers are not correctly installed. Under Other devices, if you see a device has a yellow circle with an exclamation point, it means that other hardware is in conflict with it. In order to resolve this problem, it may be essential to behavior the Windows repair procedure with the help of using the Windows CD or DVD. Note: When you are trying to access the Device Manager but you are receiving an error to open it, there may be your system may have Windows-corrupted files. If you are using Windows 7, open the Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound, and then you can select Device Manager from the list of Hardware and Printers. You can also open Device Manager with the help of performing a right-click in the bottom-left corner of your screen on Windows 10 or Windows 8.

On any version of Windows, the simplest way to open the Device Manager is by hitting Windows Key + R, entering devmgmt.msc, and then press Enter.

However, if you face issues, you may encounter one or more of the errors mentioned below: Opening the Device Manager

There shouldn't be any Other devices or Unknown devices listed, and all categories should have Plus signs (+'s) or arrows pointing to the right next to each of the device categories. When you open the Device Manager, a screen like the one shown in the below picture should appear on your system screen. Next → ← prev How to Identify problems in the Windows Device Manager
