WINDOWS 10 ADMINISTRATION

LAB SERIES

Lab 5: Managing the Device Manager

Document Version: 2016-11-14

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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Objective ............................................................................................................................. 3
Lab Topology ....................................................................................................................... 4
Lab Settings ......................................................................................................................... 5
1 Access the System Window on PC1 ............................................................................ 6
1.1 Access PC1 ............................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Access the Device Manager ................................................................................. 6
2 Locate the VMware Pointing Device......................................................................... 10

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Introduction

The Windows 10 Administration Lab Series is designed to assist you in learning

fundamental skills, based on the administration and management of a Windows 10
client.

Objective

This lab provides instruction on using the Device Manager on a Windows 10 client
machine.

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Lab Topology

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Lab Settings

The information in the table below may assist you in completing this lab. The task
sections below provide details on the use of this information.

Virtual Machine IP Address Account Password

(if needed) (if needed)

Windows 10 PC1 192.168.1.203 student Train1ng$

Windows 10 PC2 192.168.1.202 student Train1ng$

Windows Server 2012 R2 192.168.1.200 Administrator Train1ng$

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1 Access the System Window on PC1

1.1 Access PC1

1. Click on the PC1 icon from the topology page to access the Windows 10 client.

2. Login to the system as student with the password of Train1ng$.

When accessing the system, if a black screen with the date/time is present, click
anywhere within the black screen for the login prompt to appear.

1.2 Access the Device Manager

1. Right-click on the Start Menu and select System.

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2. In the System utility, click Device Manager located in the left pane.

3. The Device Manager window opens and displays the devices installed on this
machine. Click on the arrow next to Monitors to expand the category. The
installed monitors will be displayed.

4. Right click on Generic Non-PnP Monitor and select Properties.

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1.2.1 Question Bank 1

What is the Device Status displayed for the Generic Non-PnP Monitor driver?

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5. Click on the Driver tab to view detailed information including provider, date, and
the driver version.

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6. Click on Update Driver.

1.2.2 Question Bank 2

What are two methods to update the Generic Non-PnP Monitor driver?

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7. Click Cancel to return to the Generic Non-PnP Monitor Properties window.

1.2.3 Question Bank 3

What is the purpose of the Roll Back Driver button?

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Why is it grayed out?

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8. Close the Generic Non-PnP Monitor Properties window by clicking Cancel.

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2 Locate the VMware Pointing Device

1. Browse through the Device Manager and locate the VMware Pointing Device
entry under the Mice and other pointing devices tree. Right-click on VMware
Pointing Device and select Properties.

2. Navigate to the Driver tab to view detailed device driver information.

2.1.1 Question Bank 4

Who is the provider of this driver?

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Can this driver use the Roll Back Driver feature?

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3. Close all remaining open windows.

4. Close all PC Viewers and end the reservation to complete the lab.

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