How to Create Shortcut for Device Manager on Windows 10 Desktop

Isabella Shinn

Updated: January 11, 2024

The Shortcut allows fast access to Device Manager from the desktop. For example, you can confirm whether all the drivers are installed and work correctly! In order to save you a great deal of time, you can create a shortcut for Device Manager on Windows 10 Desktop.

In this article, we will introduce you two concrete methods of creating Device Manager shortcut for your better option.

• Method 1: Create shortcut for Device Manager through Save AS window
• Method 2: Create shortcut for Device Manager by opening Create Shortcut window

Method 1: Create shortcut for Device Manager through Save AS window

Step 1: Open the Run dialog box by pressing Win+R keys, input notepad in the Search area and hit OK button.

Step 2: In the Notepad window, type devmgmt.msc. ( i.e. the run command of Device Manager )

Step 3: Tap File on the upper left corner of Notepad window and then choose Save AS from the new menu.

Step 4: When Save AS window pops up, select Desktop > Device Manager.bat > Save menu successively. The Device Manager shortcut will instantly display on Windows 10 desktop.

Method 2: Create shortcut for Device Manager by opening Create Shortcut window

Step 1: Right-click the desktop.

Step 2: Select New > Shortcut from the displayed context menu.

Step 3: In the location field, type devmgmt.msc and click Next.

Step 4: Start typing Device Manager in the name box, then click Finish instantly to create a shortcut for Device Manager on Windows desktop.

Conclusion: We convinced the above two methods are so convenient for you to create a Device Manager shortcut on Windows 10 desktop.