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The new component I bought is installed physically but doesnt show up in the device manager, what should I do?

April 26, 2017bought component device installed manager physically

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The new component I bought is installed physically but doesnt show up in the device manager, what should I do?

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1. Firstly, ensure the computer is turned off, then make certain that the component is fully inserted into the expansion slot. PCI cards and some older VESA cards may require a bit of muscle to be inserted fully and correctly. 2. Check in the device manager for items under “Unknown Devices” (appears as a yellow question mark). If your item appears there, highlight it and remove it from the list, then click on refresh. The computer should now ask for the driver for your new component.