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Windows 10 usually finds devices automatically when you plug them in or turn them on. If it doesn’t, follow these steps: Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
How does Windows automatically detect new hardware?
If you want to have Windows Update automatically check for the latest drivers and icons, here’s how:
- Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button , and then, on the Start menu, clicking Devices and Printers.
- Right-click the name of your computer, and then click Device installation settings.
How do I stop Windows from detecting new hardware?
Microsoft Windows operating systems use a feature called plug-and-play to automatically detect new hardware. If you want to stop Windows from detecting new hardware when you connect it to your PC, you need to turn off the plug-and-play feature of the operating system.
