Windows 10: Desktop Window Manager Stopped working.

Discus and support Desktop Window Manager Stopped working. in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; When i was playing one of my game minecraft all of the sudden my video would stop and my fans would rev up and id be forced to hard restart my PC.When... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by SHADOWkas911, Dec 18, 2020.

  1. Desktop Window Manager Stopped working.


    When i was playing one of my game minecraft all of the sudden my video would stop and my fans would rev up and id be forced to hard restart my PC.When i checked reliability history i found loads of critical events saying Desktop Window Manager Stopped working with these details:

    Description

    Faulting Application Path: C:\Windows\System32\dwm.exe



    Problem signature

    Problem Event Name: APPCRASH

    Application Name: dwm.exe

    Application Version: 10.0.19041.508

    Application Timestamp: cd97c98b

    Fault Module Name: KERNELBASE.dll

    Fault Module Version: 10.0.19041.572

    Fault Module Timestamp: 1183946c

    Exception Code: e0464645

    Exception Offset: 000000000010b65c

    OS Version: 10.0.19042.2.0.0.256.48

    Locale ID: 16393

    Additional Information 1: 0503

    Additional Information 2: 05038a8d0f1df7d435a57df411af2cff

    Additional Information 3: fe0b

    Additional Information 4: fe0b6a4ce841a209989c9fdf2e414606



    Extra information about the problem

    Bucket ID: 7bf47d823b2635b39e83f93933bb0875 2198875067163281525

    I would appreciate any help to fix this nuisance.

    :)
     
    SHADOWkas911, Dec 18, 2020
    #1

  2. Windows 10 made my desktop stop working

    Hi Desmond,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.



    I understand that you are facing some issues regarding your computer desktop. Let me help you resolving the issue.



    I suggest you to try updating the Display Adapter drivers check if it works for you.





    Follow the steps to update the Display driver:

    • Press Windows Key + X key and click
      Device Manager.
    • Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
    • Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.
    • Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.
    • Restart the computer after its updated and verify.


    Also try to access the computer manufacturer's website and download the latest display drivers for your computer and install the same.

    If issue still persists, I suggest you to Uninstall and reinstall the Display driver and check if it works for you.
    Refer to the steps below:





    Follow the steps to uninstall the Display driver:

    • Press Windows Key + X key and click
      Device Manager.
    • Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
    • Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.
    • Select the option to delete driver software.
    • Restart the computer after its uninstalled.


    Also try to access the computer manufacturer's website and download the latest display drivers for your computer and install the same.



    Hope this will fix the issue, if not let us know with the updated status and we will be happy to assist you further.



    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Dec 18, 2020
    #2
  3. desktop windows manager stopped working,win 10

    Hi,

    Thanks for the update and response.

    As you are facing issues with the power management I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Run the Power troubleshooter on the system.

    Refer these steps:

    • Press Windows key + X, select Control panel.
    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
    • Run the Power troubleshooter
    Method 2: Change Power settings on the system.

    Follow the steps below:

    Check if allow this device to wake the computer is checked in Device Manager.

    1. Click Start, type Device manager in the Start search box and hit Enter.

    2. Select keyboard, it will display your keyboard, right click and select ‘Properties’.

    3. Select the ‘Power management’ tab.

    4. Check the “Allow this device to wake the computer” check box.

    5. Repeat these steps for Mouse and Network adapters as well.

    Hope this information is helpful regarding the power management. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Anup Karkal, Dec 18, 2020
    #3
  4. Desktop Window Manager Stopped working.

    error windows 10 desktop agent tray has stopped working

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    Desktop Tray Agent is a program used by Qwest to update their installer when setting up DSL (Digital Subscribers Line) based connections to computers. I suggest you to follow the steps below and check for the status:

    • Press Windows key + R, type msconfig.
    • Go to Startup tab.
    • Click on Open Task Manager.
    • Uncheck Desktop Agent Tray from the list.
    • Click on Apply and OK.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Dec 18, 2020
    #4
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