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I can't open Device Manager in Windows 10

Anonymous
2018-01-13T02:24:48+00:00

whenever I right click the windows logo and click on device manage, nothing pops up

why does this happen?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-13T03:03:14+00:00

    The Device Manager is based on the Microsoft Management Console, so I don't think the Start menu troubleshooter would really help fix that.

    See if this helps:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/914231...

    or

    Open Start, type: CMD

    Right click CMD

    Click Run as administrator

    Type in at the prompt OR Copy and Paste these one at a time : (Hit enter after each)

    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    Also run the System File Checker utility:

    Open Start, type: CMD

    Right click CMD

    Click Run as administrator

    At the Command Prompt, type: sfc/scannow

    This will check for any integrity violations

    Restart your system

    If that does not work, try performing a repair upgrade:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

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  2. Greg Carmack 24,770 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-01-13T02:27:02+00:00

    Hey Antonio. I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Run the Start Menu troubleshooter: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-start-...

    Then if necessary go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

    If any steps cannot be performed normally then try them in Safe Mode with Networking: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-saf...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  3. Sumit 43,546 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-01-13T06:01:29+00:00

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  4. Greg Carmack 24,770 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-01-13T02:58:20+00:00
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  5. Anonymous
    2018-01-13T02:37:08+00:00

    Hey Antonio. I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Run the Start Menu troubleshooter: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-start-...

    Then if necessary go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

    If any steps cannot be performed normally then try them in Safe Mode with Networking: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-saf...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

    I'm sorry but where do I download the Start Menu Troubleshooter? I can't find it anywhere to download it

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