You’ve connected a new wireless mouse and keyboard combo, but the installation program isn’t recognizing the new USB wireless transceiver. Which of these Windows utilities would be the best choice for determining the status of the new hardware?
A) Event Log
B) Device Manager
C) Control Panel / Keyboard
D) Driver Manager
E) It’s wireless! Who needs drivers?
The answer: B) Device Manager
The Windows Device Manager can provide you with a list of the installed hardware and the status of each device. You can easily see drivers that have been administratively disabled or have operational issues.
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