In Device Manager, a question mark next to a device indicates that the operating system cannot identify the device or that the necessary drivers are not installed. This can occur if the device is new, if the drivers are out-of-date, or if there is a hardware issue. To resolve this, you can try updating the device drivers, uninstalling and reinstalling the device, or checking for hardware malfunctions.
Yellow Triangle or Question Mark.
You will see a symbol with red color cross (X mark) on the device icon which indicates that device is not working or disabled.
A yellow exclamation mark in a triangle or a red cross in a circle indicate a problem. Displayed as a yellow triangle or question mark.
Red X means that particular device is disabled.
"PCI communications device" is displayed in the Device Manager when Windows does not have a driver for a PCI device that is used for networking in some fashion. It could be a dial-up modem, Ethernet controller, or a wireless card. You will need to download drivers from your computer manufacturer to display a more specific name in the Device Manager and make the yellow question mark go away.
yellow triangle or yellow exclamation mark
The exclamation mark is letting you know that the device is not working properly or not working at all. If you see such a sign, then you must try to fix it. First step might be to right-click and then try to "Update device software" which sometimes does the trick. If not, then it might take you a little while longer to figure it out, but that's what the exclamation mark means.
what does a question mark sign mean Answer The answer is in the question, the symbol is called a question mark- the "mark" on the paper or screen which indicates a question.
An exclamation mark on a sound card typically indicates that there is an issue or error with the device. This could mean that the sound card is not functioning properly, has outdated drivers, or is experiencing a hardware conflict. To resolve the issue, users should check device manager for error details, update drivers, or troubleshoot hardware connections.
In Device Manager, a component that is working correctly is indicated by a green checkmark overlaying a device icon. This symbol signifies that the device is functioning properly without any issues. If a device has a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark or a red X, it indicates a problem or that the device is not functioning correctly.
A black exclamation point (!) on a yellow field - Indicates that the device is not functioning properly. A red "X" - Indicates the device as been disabled. A blue "i" on a white filed - Indicates the device was manually configured A green question mark (?) - Indicates that a compatible driver is installed but the device may not have all the functionality available.
the question mark?? it means its a question......