Devices and Printers, Device Manager or Windows Update.
Keep in mind some hardware require drivers not found here. Use following DVD or manufacturers website.
Additional: Windows features can be turned on or off trough Programs and Features/Uninstall or change a program.
device manager
Before you install new hardware Before you update drivers
The primary utility used to configure the Windows environment is the Control Panel. It provides access to various system settings and allows users to manage hardware, software, user accounts, and system preferences. Additionally, Windows Settings, introduced in Windows 10, offers a more modern interface for configuration and is increasingly used for system management tasks. For advanced configurations, users can also utilize the Windows Registry Editor.
Go through ServerManager or the OOBE tool.
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1. When you need to configure the device using the add hardware wizard 2. When network policy settings prevent other users frominstalling hardware 3. When the device driver does not have the designed for windows logo
In Windows 7 - it is in Control Panel > Devices & Printers. Once there you choose either add new device or add new printer In Windows XP - it is in Control Panel> Add Hardware.
You can go through the Microsoft article id 816581. It explained here.
Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Notification Area
To configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS) on Windows Server 2008, first, install the WDS role through the Server Manager. After installation, launch the Windows Deployment Services console, right-click on the server node, and select "Configure Server" to initialize the service. Follow the wizard to specify the transport protocol, choose the location for the Remote Install folder, and configure DHCP options if necessary. Finally, add boot and install images to the WDS server to enable deployment.
The Device Manager is a Control Panel applet in Microsoft Windows operating systems. It allows users to view and control the hardware attached to the computer. When a piece of hardware is not working, the offending hardware is highlighted for the user to deal with. The list of hardware can be sorted by various criteria.
The Device Manager is a Control Panel applet in Microsoft Windows operating systems. It allows users to view and control the hardware attached to the computer. When a piece of hardware is not working, the offending hardware is highlighted for the user to deal with. The list of hardware can be sorted by various criteria.