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Using Device Manager

Windows XP uses the Device Manager to manage devices. This applet is very similar to that provided in Windows 98 or Windows Me. It can also be accessed from the Computer Management application in the Administrative Tools menu folder, or, more commonly, as a standalone applet from the Control Panel System applet's Hardware properties page as shown in Figure 27.3.

Figure 27.3. The Windows XP Device Manager Applet.

Viewing Devices

As you can see, devices are categorized into types. Each type has a + next to it that can be expanded to show the devices contained within the type. When a type has been expanded, the + changes to a ...