How can I remotely connect to Device Manager and troubleshoot connection issues?

Device Manager can be defined as an extension of the management console provided by Microsoft.

It provides users with a centralized and organized view of the hardware devices connected to the computer. Accessing Device Manager is easy, but how do you connect to a remote Device Manager?

What is a remote device?

Before connecting to the device manager remotely, do you know what a remote device is? A remote device can be defined as any device that you do not have physical access to but can be accessed remotely via a network link or using remote control software.

What are some examples of remote access?

You can access many devices remotely. Let's assume you work in an open plan office. The office has a printer shared by all employees. From your desk, you can access your printer remotely.

Other remote access examples include remote access to computers, industrial IoT systems, building management systems, smart home systems, smart cars, etc. These devices require a network connection to work remotely.

How to access Device Manager remotely?

1. Press Ctrl Shift Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Click the File tab in the upper left corner.
3. Select to run a new task.
4. Type compmgmt.msc in the search box and press OK.
5. Click Actions in the top menu and select Connect to another computer as shown below.
6. Type the name of the computer you want to access in the Another computer text box and click OK.
7. In the above steps, you can also click Browser and find the name of the computer you want to connect to. In both cases, make sure you know the exact computer you are connected to.
8. After successfully connecting, you will see the computer name next to the Computer Management tab brackets in the upper left corner. You can now connect to Device Manager and update all drivers.

Is there an error when connecting to Device Manager remotely?

Yes, you can get Windows Remote Access Service errors. One of the most common errors occurs when you don't have access to the computer you want to connect to.

You may also receive error messages when there is a problem with your network connection. In both cases, you will receive an access denied error.

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