Open unit Manager, which you’re free to do from theControl Panelin every version of Windows.

For example, you could instead use thedevmgmt.msccommandto open gear Manager from thecommand line.

SeeOther Ways to Open machine Manager(at the bottom of that link) for more information.

Device Manager categories in Windows 10

If you’re usingWindows VistaorWindows XP, the icon is a plus sign (+).

There’s a short description of the current status of this particular piece of hardware.

Device Manager hardware properties menu

Device Manager status that says This device is working properly