The Driver Verifier Manager is an important tool on Windows that helps improve the stability and performance of your system. It checks to ensure that drivers are authentic and free of malicious code and viruses, as well as identifying any potential problems before drivers are installed.

With just a few simple steps, you can access this tool and begin making sure that all of your drivers are up-to-date and functioning properly. In this article, we will show you how to launch Driver Verifier Manager on Windows operating systems for immediate driver verification.

The easiest way to open Driver Verifier Manager in Windows 11 is to type “verifier” in the Taskbar search and click on the result to start it.

Open Driver Vefifier Using Taskbar Search

If UAC prompts on the screen, click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

2. Opening the Driver Verifier Manager With the Run Dialog Box

You can also open Driver Verifier Manager through the Run dialog box. For this press Win + R on your keyboard and type "verifier" in the text box. Then click OK or press Enter to launch the tool. Click Yes when UAC appears on your computer screen.

3. Opening the Driver Verifier Manager With Task Manager

Task Manager is an essential utility built into Windows that allows you to view and manage all running processes and services. It also provides a quick way to access programs like Driver Verifier Manager, which can help troubleshoot driver compatibility issues.

To open Driver Verifier Manager using Task Manager, do the following:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to launch the Task Manager application. If you enjoy keyboard shortcuts, see our Windows keyboard shortcuts 101 guide.
  2. From here you can select More details if required.
  3. Then click on Run new task in the top menu bar.
  4. Type “verifier” into the text box and check the "Create this task with administrative privileges” box.
    Open Driver Vefifier Using Task Manager
  5. Now click OK to launch Driver Verifier Manager.
  6. When UAC prompts, click Yes to grant administrative rights.

4. Opening the Driver Verifier Manager With File Explorer

Windows File Explorer is a great tool for both novice and advanced users. It allows you to easily search for, and access files stored as well as programs running on your computer. To open the driver verifier manager, follow these steps:

  1. Right click on Start and select File Explorer or simply press Win + E on your keyboard.
  2. In Windows File Explorer, go to the address bar.
  3. Then type "verifier" into the text box and press Enter.
  4. Click Yes if UAC prompts you on your screen and the tool will launch.

5. Creating a Desktop Shortcut for the Driver Verifier Manager

A desktop shortcut is a quick and easy way to open and access frequently used programs and files without leaving the desktop. As a result, you will not have to search through multiple menus and folders as you do often.

To create a desktop shortcut for Driver Verifier Manager on Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
    Open Driver Vefifier With Desktop Shortcut
  2. Type the below command into the "Create Shortcut" window and click Next. 
            C:\WINDOWS\system32\verifier.exe
  3. Then, type a name for your shortcut (such as "Driver Verifier") and hit Finish.

Once you have followed the above instructions, double-click the shortcut on your desktop to open Driver Verifier Manager.

6. Opening the Driver Verifier Manager With a Command Prompt Command

In addition, if you prefer using command line methods, you can use Command Prompt to run the Driver Verifier Manager tool. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
  2. Type "cmd" in the text field and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter on your keyboard. This will launch the Command Prompt with admin rights on Windows.
    Open Driver Vefifier Using Command Prompt
  3. In the Command Prompt window, type "verifier" and hit Enter.

Read our beginner's guide to the Windows Command Prompt to get more out of this tool.

Getting the Driver Verifier Manager Open, the Easy Way

Driver Verifier Manager is a powerful tool for detecting issues with driver software. Hopefully one of the above methods has helped you open the tool on your system.