{"id":43104,"date":"2025-07-09T22:45:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T01:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/?p=43104"},"modified":"2025-11-11T20:17:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T23:17:28","slug":"device-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/en\/administrador-de-dispositivos\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 Device Manager: Fix the Error Quickly and Easily! \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\udcbb"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Device Manager in Windows 11: 7 Tricks to Open It NOW! \u26a1\ud83d\udd27<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>If you can&#039;t open Device Manager on your Windows 11 computer, try these troubleshooting tips.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"1_Run_Device_Manager_from_the_RUN_dialog_box\"><strong>1. Run Device Manager from the Run dialog box<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 offers several ways to open Device Manager. If one method doesn&#039;t work, don&#039;t worry! You have more options. A quick way to access it is through the Run dialog box.<\/p>\n<p>1. First, press the keys <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> on your keyboard. This will open the Run dialog box.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160254\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Windows Key + R\" width=\"452\" height=\"273\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>2. In the Run dialog box, type <strong>devmgmt.msc<\/strong> and press the key <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160253\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915850_435_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"devmgmt.msc\" width=\"438\" height=\"235\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"2_Run_Device_Manager_with_Administrative_Privileges\"><strong>2. Run Device Manager with administrator privileges<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also try running Device Manager with administrator rights to resolve the issue of it not opening. Here&#039;s how to do it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-183065\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915851_468_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Run Device Manager with administrator privileges\" width=\"440\" height=\"287\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on Windows 11 search and type Device Manager.<\/li>\n<li>Next, right-click on Device Manager and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can open the Run dialog box (Windows + R) and type <strong>devmgmt.msc<\/strong>. Then, check the option <strong>Create this task with administrative privileges<\/strong> and click the OK button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Either of these methods will run Device Manager with administrative privileges.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"3_Open_Device_Manager_via_Command_Prompt\"><strong>3. Open Device Manager via Command Prompt<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the RUN command doesn&#039;t open Device Manager, try using the Command Prompt. Here&#039;s how.<\/p>\n<p>1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type Command Prompt. Then, right-click on Command Prompt and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160252\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915851_334_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Run as administrator\" width=\"600\" height=\"520\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>2. In the Command Prompt utility, type <strong>devmgmt.msc<\/strong> and press the key <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160251\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915851_826_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"devmgmt.msc\" width=\"700\" height=\"367\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"4_Open_Device_Manager_via_Computer_Management_Tool\"><strong>4. Open Device Manager via the Computer Management Tool<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another way to access Device Manager is through the Computer Management tool. Just follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type <strong>Computer Administration<\/strong>. Then, open the Computer Management application from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160250\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915851_213_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Computer Administration\" width=\"600\" height=\"511\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>2. Then, expand the section <strong>System Tools<\/strong> in the Computer Management tool and select <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160249\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915851_247_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"System Tools\" width=\"600\" height=\"466\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"5_Run_System_Maintenance_Troubleshooter\"><strong>5. Run the System Maintenance Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Device Manager still won&#039;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.<\/p>\n<p>1. First, <a title=\"Windows 11 Device Manager: Fix the Error Quickly and Easily! \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\udcbb\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/en\/device-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"6145\">open Windows Search<\/a> 11 and write <strong>control Panel<\/strong>. Then, open the Control Panel app from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160248\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915851_993_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"control Panel\" width=\"600\" height=\"519\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>2. In the Control Panel, change the view mode to <strong>Large icons<\/strong> and click on <strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160247\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915852_789_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Troubleshooting\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>3. On the Troubleshooting page, click the link <strong>Perform maintenance tasks<\/strong> under System and Security.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160246\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915852_530_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Perform maintenance tasks\" width=\"640\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>4. The System Maintenance Troubleshooter will now run. Click the button. <strong>Following<\/strong> and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160245\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915852_38_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Click the Next button\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"6_Rule_out_the_Hard_Drive_Issues\"><strong>6. Rule out hard drive problems<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hard drive problems are another reason why Device Manager won&#039;t open in Windows. You&#039;re likely unable to open it due to a hard drive or system error. Therefore, it&#039;s recommended to scan and repair your hard drive. This will increase the chances of resolving the issue with Device Manager.<\/p>\n<p>1. Click on the search <a title=\"How to open CMD on the Windows boot screen: Discover this urgent trick \u26a1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/en\/open-cmd-on-the-boot-screen-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"6058\">Windows and type Command Prompt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-153501\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915852_23_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Run as Administrator\" width=\"600\" height=\"516\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>3. When Command Prompt opens, type <strong>chkdsk C: \/f<\/strong> and press Enter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-183064\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915852_11_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"chkdsk C: \/f\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>This will scan and fix your hard drive. Once done, restart your computer and try opening Device Manager again.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"7_Run_SFC_and_DISM_Command\"><strong>7. Run SFC and DISM commands<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps Device Manager isn&#039;t opening due to corrupted system files. If that&#039;s the case, you&#039;ll need to run the following commands: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/es-es\/topic\/use-la-herramienta-comprobador-de-archivos-de-sistema-para-reparar-los-archivos-de-sistema-que-faltan-o-est%C3%A1n-da%C3%B1ados-79aa86cb-ca52-166a-92a3-966e85d4094e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">SFC and DISM<\/a> to detect and restore damaged system files.<\/p>\n<p>1. Click on Windows 11 search and type <strong>System symbol<\/strong>. Then, right-click on Command Prompt and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160252\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915851_334_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Run as administrator.\" width=\"600\" height=\"520\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>2. At the Command Prompt, type the command and press Enter.<\/p>\n<p><code><strong>SFC \/scannow<\/strong><\/code><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160244\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915852_95_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"SFC \/scannow\" width=\"640\" height=\"301\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>3. If the SFC command displays any errors, you&#039;ll need to perform a DISM scan. To do this, you need to run these three commands one after the other.<\/p>\n<p><code><strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/CheckHealth<\/strong><\/code><br \/>\n<code><strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/ScanHealth<\/strong><\/code><br \/>\n<code><strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/strong><\/code><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160243\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1737642228_773_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-no-poder-desinstalar-aplicaciones-desconocidas.jpg\" alt=\"DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/CheckHealth\" width=\"640\" height=\"305\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The scan will take a few minutes to complete. Once complete, restart your Windows 11 PC and try opening Device Manager again.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"8_Update_your_Windows_11\"><strong>8. Update your Windows 11<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-199883\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Como-actualizar-facilmente-los-controladores-en-tu-PC-con-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"Check for updates\" width=\"900\" height=\"539\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Operating system errors and glitches can sometimes prevent Device Manager from opening. If this is the problem, you&#039;ll need to revert to the previous version of Windows 11 or install all pending updates.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Simply open the Settings app on your Windows 11 and navigate to <strong>Windows Updates &gt; Check for Updates<\/strong>. If there are any updates available, download and install them all.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"9_Perform_a_System_Restore\"><strong>9. Perform a system restore<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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&#039;ve already enabled the restore point feature in Windows 11. If you have automatic restore points enabled, follow these steps.<\/p>\n<p>1. Click on Windows 11 search and type <strong>Recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160242\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915853_580_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Recovery\" width=\"600\" height=\"512\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>2. On the Recovery page, click the option <strong>Open System Restore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160241\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743915853_708_Como-solucionar-el-problema-de-que-el-Administrador-de-dispositivos.jpg\" alt=\"Open System Restore\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Select the restore point<\/strong> that you want to use and click the button <strong>Following<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-160239\" src=\"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1743334279_219_Como-solucionar-el-error-PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR-en-Windows-1110.jpg\" alt=\"Select the restore point\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-lazy-=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>4. In the Confirm your restore point window, click the button <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This will revert your Windows 11 PC to a state where Device Manager was working properly.<\/p>\n<p>These are the best methods to fix the Device Manager not opening issue in Windows 11. If you followed them correctly, you&#039;ve likely solved the problem. If you need more help, let us know in the comments below. \ud83d\udcac\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Device Manager not opening in Windows 11? 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