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If your computer is having problems, in this guide, we'll show you the steps to check the hardware status and how to fix the most common issues.
On Windows 10, every device (keyboard, mouse, motherboard, processor, memory, etc.) connected to your computer generates a status code in Device Manager, which reports whether the hardware is operational or if it has issues.
If you're noticing problems with a specific piece of hardware or a device shows a yellow exclamation, red "X," or down arrow mark, understanding its operational status should be one of the first steps to diagnose and try to fix the issue.
Full story from the WindowsCentral blog...