Windows 10: Scan for Hardware Changes Missing on Device Manager

Discus and support Scan for Hardware Changes Missing on Device Manager in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have four different PCs - Windows 10 Pro, updated to the most recent updates - that are missing Scan for Hardware Changes in Device Manager. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by GreenMenComputers, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. GREENMENCOMPUTERS
    GreenMenComputers Win User

    Scan for Hardware Changes Missing on Device Manager


    I have four different PCs - Windows 10 Pro, updated to the most recent updates - that are missing Scan for Hardware Changes in Device Manager. The four are of completely different hardware configurations.


    In the past, I have been able to open Device Manager - Go to the Action menu - Select Scan for Hardware Changes. Now it is gone. I also remember a couple of other choices under the menu but they seem to be gone too. The only one remaining item is Help.


    Are other's seeing this?


    And is there another way to scan for hardware changes?

    :)
     
    GreenMenComputers, Aug 12, 2020
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  2. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Device Manager > Scan for hardware changes?

    Hello Paul, *Smile

    "Scan for hardware changes" in Device Manager is basically just an option to refresh Device Manager to show any possible hardware changes (ex: connect or disconnect a device).
     
    Brink, Aug 12, 2020
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  3. PAULTX
    Paultx Win User
    Device Manager > Scan for hardware changes?

    Well, I think it's a very pompous way of saying "Refresh". *Biggrin
    Case closed. Thanks again.
     
    Paultx, Aug 12, 2020
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  4. APHEXDREAMER
    AphexDreamer Win User

    Scan for Hardware Changes Missing on Device Manager

    No hardware listed in Device manager?

    I don't konw whathappend but in Device manager and in my Network connections there is nothing where there used to be a Modem listed and all my hardware in Device Manager. What happend and how do I fix this?


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    AphexDreamer, Aug 12, 2020
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