Windows 10: Desktop Windows Manager stopped working

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    Desktop Windows Manager stopped working


    What is this & what does it do?

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    SavEm12, Oct 20, 2018
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  2. 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, Oct 20, 2018
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  3. 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, Oct 20, 2018
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  4. Desktop Windows 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, Oct 20, 2018
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