Device Management and Installation

This document is included with the operating system.

The DevMgr.chm file is installed with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. It is displayed when you request help from the Device Manager tool that is included with the operating system.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=63416

By using the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista operating systems, administrators can determine which devices can be installed on computers they manage. The guide summarizes the device installation process and demonstrates several techniques for controlling the installation and usage of devices on managed computers.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=91497

By using device driver signing and staging in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista you can increase the security of your computers by enabling users to install only those device drivers that you approve. This guide describes how to sign and securely stage driver packages on a computer in a manner that enables a user to install the package without requiring administrative credentials.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99029

This guide provides information for administering devices and their drivers in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. It includes procedures for completing common tasks related to installing and configuring devices.

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This guide provides technical reference information for Device Management and Installation in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. It includes conceptual information, and references for the various tools, registry entries, Group Policy settings, WMI classes and network ports that are used by the device management components in Windows.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99523

This guide provides troubleshooting information for device management and installation in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. It can help you identify and resolve problems that may be related to installing and managing your hardware devices and the drivers they use.