Blank Device Manager


The Problem:-When you open device manager,you get nothing.It's totally blank.

Cause:-If
Plug and Play service is either off or disabled then it may happen.Plug
and Play Service enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware
changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this
service will result in system instability.

Resolution:-
Start>Run>Services.msc>ok
Scroll down to Plug and Play service>Double Click on it>Make the StartUp type -Automatic>Click Ok/Apply.>Now reboot the system.

SYMPTOMS

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When you open Device Manager, no devices appear in the list. Instead, a blank window appears.

CAUSE

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This behavior occurs if the Plug and Play service is turned off (disabled).

RESOLUTION

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To resolve this behavior, set the startup type for Plug and Play to Automatic. To do so, follow these steps:

1.	Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.
2.	Double-click Plug and Play. If you receive a Configuration Manager message, click OK.
3.	In the Startup Type list, click Automatic, and then click OK.
4.	Close Services.
5.	Restart the computer.

STATUS

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MORE INFORMATION

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Plug and Play is a core operating system service, and therefore, it is
best to not disable it. It runs in normal mode and in safe mode.

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APPLIES TO

•	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
•	Microsoft Windows XP Professional