Questions tagged [hardware-detection]

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Is there software to tell what kind of hardware I have so I can find drivers for it?

Maybe I'm just lazy, but I really don't want to open this computer up and look. I'd like to know the type of wireless network card I have, but CPU-Z doesn't tell me. I need drivers for my wireless network card so the Device Manager just files it…
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saving hardware information before giving it for servicing

Let's say I am going for a RAM upgrade. My laptop is brand new and is in fully working condition. Before I give my laptop to the technician, I want to ensure that that he does not change working parts. What information should I save before I provide…
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My hard drive (A:) shows no letter in processes but in disk management it appears correctly

My hard drive (A:) shows no letter in processes but in disk management it appears correctly. Is this an issue? And if it is how can I fix it? I am experiencing issues with my hardware and trying to locate where is the problem. This internal disk…
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Can't move cursor after booting, unplugging helps

Sometimes (but not every time) after booting into Windows, my mouse won't work. The red light underneath won't be on, I can't move it, click doesn't work. When I unplug it from the USB port, and plug it back in, it always works flawlessly. Same USB…
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