Select Start , enter device manager. Then, select Device Manager from the search results. Was this information helpful?

Select Start , enter device manager. Then, select Device Manager from the search results. Was this information helpful?

Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows. Tip: The best way to get driver updates in Windows is automatically using Windows Update. For more information, see Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware.

MMC cannot open the file C:\WINDOWS\system32\devmgmt.msc. This may be because the file does not exist, is not the MMC console, or was created by a later version of MMC.

For Windows 7 and earlier, start with step 1: Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. For Windows 8 and later: From Start, search for device manager, and select Device Manager from the search results. Troubleshoot the devices and drivers in Device Manager.

Type devmgmt.msc, and then click OK. Device Manager opens. In Device Manager, click your computer so that it is highlighted. Click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes. Check the USB device to see whether it is working. If scanning for hardware changes fixed the problem, you are finished.

In this article, we will help you find your error code and suggest what you might try to correct the error. Follow the recommended resolutions for that error code. You may also click the specific error code to get more detail information. Note: This article doesn't contain all error codes generated by Device Manager.

Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager. In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to Bluetooth to expand it. Multiple devices are listed under the Bluetooth node. Determine which of the devices is the Bluetooth radio. The Bluetooth radio listing varies depending on the Bluetooth module manufacturer.

In Device Manager, select Bluetooth, and then select the Bluetooth adapter name, which may include the word “radio.” Press and hold (or right-click) the Bluetooth adapter, and then select Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software. Follow the steps, then select Close.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. On the Windows device, select Start > Settings > Devices .