Scan for Hardware Changes Using the Device Manager
Device Manager is a Windows utility that comes with the operating system; it enables users to see and control hardware devices attached to the system. It is a necessary tool for fixing errors, driver updates, and in this context, to examine the hardware’s changes.
Step 1: Right-click on the Start button. Choose “Device Manager” from the context menu.
Step 2: In the Device Manager window, locate and click on the “Action” menu at the top. (Make sure you have selected at least one driver by clicking on that driver)
Step 3: From the “Action” menu, select “Scan for hardware changes.” or right-click on any driver then click on “Scan for hardware changes.“
Step 4: Windows will start scanning for any changes in hardware configurations. The process may take a few seconds.
How to Scan for Hardware Changes on Windows 11?
In case of a hardware failure after updating its driver or if your computer doesn’t recognize a new device, you need to scan for hardware changes in your computer. Windows 11/10 automatically for hardware changes upon connecting or removing certain devices, though manual scanning may be more effective in identifying and configuring new devices. This may also help to solve the driver problems and hardware conflicts.
In this article, we will learn how to scan hardware changes on your Windows PC. But before that let’s know when should you do a hardware scan.
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