Device Manager in Windows 11: 7 Tricks to Open It NOW! ⚡🔧
Although Device Manager is a useful tool, many Windows 11 users have had trouble opening it. Recently, several users reported receiving an error message when trying to access Device Manager. Some have even mentioned that this situation causes their computer to run slowly.
If you can't open Device Manager on your Windows 11 computer, try these troubleshooting tips.
1. Run Device Manager from the Run dialog box
Windows 11 offers several ways to open Device Manager. If one method doesn't work, don't worry! You have more options. A quick way to access it is through the Run dialog box.
1. First, press the keys Windows + R on your keyboard. This will open the Run dialog box.
2. In the Run dialog box, type devmgmt.msc and press the key Enter.
2. Run Device Manager with administrator privileges
You can also try running Device Manager with administrator rights to resolve the issue of it not opening. Here's how to do it.
- Click on Windows 11 search and type Device Manager.
- Next, right-click on Device Manager and select Run as administrator.
- Alternatively, you can open the Run dialog box (Windows + R) and type devmgmt.msc. Then, check the option Create this task with administrative privileges and click the OK button.
Either of these methods will run Device Manager with administrative privileges.
3. Open Device Manager via Command Prompt
If the RUN command doesn't open Device Manager, try using the Command Prompt. Here's how.
1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type Command Prompt. Then, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. In the Command Prompt utility, type devmgmt.msc and press the key Enter.
4. Open Device Manager via the Computer Management Tool
Another way to access Device Manager is through the Computer Management tool. Just follow these simple steps:
1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type Computer Administration. Then, open the Computer Management application from the list.
2. Then, expand the section System Tools in the Computer Management tool and select Device Manager.
5. Run the System Maintenance Troubleshooter
If Device Manager still won't open in Windows 11, you need to run the System Maintenance troubleshooter. This will likely fix issues with desktop shortcuts, disk volumes, file paths, Device Manager, and more.
1. First, open Windows 11 search and type control Panel. Then, open the Control Panel app from the list.
2. In the Control Panel, change the view mode to Large icons and click on Troubleshooting.
3. On the Troubleshooting page, click the link Perform maintenance tasks under System and Security.
4. The System Maintenance Troubleshooter will now run. Click the button. Following and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
After running the troubleshooter, restart your Windows 11 computer. After the restart, you should be able to open Device Manager on your Windows 11 computer.
6. Rule out hard drive problems
Hard drive problems are another reason why Device Manager won't open in Windows. You're likely unable to open it due to a hard drive or system error. Therefore, it's recommended to scan and repair your hard drive. This will increase the chances of resolving the issue with Device Manager.
1. Click on the search for Windows and type Command Prompt.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
3. When Command Prompt opens, type chkdsk C: /f and press Enter.
This will scan and fix your hard drive. Once done, restart your computer and try opening Device Manager again.
7. Run SFC and DISM commands
Perhaps Device Manager isn't opening due to corrupted system files. If that's the case, you'll need to run the following commands: SFC and DISM to detect and restore damaged system files.
1. Click on Windows 11 search and type Command Prompt. Then, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. At the Command Prompt, type the command and press Enter.
SFC /scannow
3. If the SFC command displays any errors, you'll need to perform a DISM scan. To do this, you need to run these three commands one after the other.
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
The scan will take a few minutes to complete. Once complete, restart your Windows 11 PC and try opening Device Manager again.
8. Update your Windows 11
Operating system errors and glitches can sometimes prevent Device Manager from opening. If this is the problem, you'll need to revert to the previous version of Windows 11 or install all pending updates.
Keeping Windows 11 up to date is very important for stability and improved performance. Therefore, you should try updating your Windows 11 to the latest version and see if that helps.
Simply open the Settings app on your Windows 11 and navigate to Windows Updates > Check for Updates. If there are any updates available, download and install them all.
9. Perform a system restore
If all methods fail to resolve the Device Manager not opening issue, you need to perform a system restore. You can only perform a restore if you've already enabled the restore point feature in Windows 11. If you have automatic restore points enabled, follow these steps.
1. Click on Windows 11 search and type Recovery.
2. On the Recovery page, click the option Open System Restore.
3. Select the restore point that you want to use and click the button Following.
4. In the Confirm your restore point window, click the button Finish.
This will revert your Windows 11 PC to a state where Device Manager was working properly.
These are the best methods to fix the Device Manager not opening issue in Windows 11. If you followed them correctly, you've likely solved the problem. If you need more help, let us know in the comments below. 💬😊
