Windows 10: Device Manager Dumbed Down?

Discus and support Device Manager Dumbed Down? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I just upgraded to 1803. Has Device Manger been 'dumbed down' since I'm no longer seeing an option to re-enumerate all devices? 114427 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Steve C, Jul 20, 2018.

  1. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User

    Device Manager Dumbed Down?


    I just upgraded to 1803. Has Device Manger been 'dumbed down' since I'm no longer seeing an option to re-enumerate all devices?

    :)
     
    Steve C, Jul 20, 2018
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  2. APHEXDREAMER
    AphexDreamer Win User

    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, Jul 20, 2018
    #2
  3. ANDREEPIN
    AndreePin Win User
    Imaging Devices missing in Device Manager and Webcam doesn't working

    Hi,

    Since you mentioned that the said driver is missing in Device Manager, what we suggest is for you to check in the Hidden Devices section on Device Manager. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • On the desktop, press Windows key + X and select
      Device Manager.
    • Click on View and select
      Show Hidden Devices.
    • Check for the webcam under Imaging Devices.
    • If the webcam is listed, then right-click on it and select
      Update Driver Software
    • Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software and follow the prompted steps.
    Please post back with the result for further assistance
     
    AndreePin, Jul 20, 2018
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  4. COMPUTERGEEK
    ComputerGeek Win User

    Device Manager Dumbed Down?

    Device Manager Un-Hiding Hidden Devices


    When you connect a plug and play device, Windows Plug and Play manager detects it, finds and installs the driver. Device Manager lists the device with a solid icon.

    The driver is only removed when you uninstall the device, not simply by disconnecting the device. When the device is disconnected, its driver is still installed. By default, Device Manager only displays connected devices. When you show hidden devices, note the Bluetooth icon you see is semi-transparent (not opaque). That indicates a "non-present" device. Sometimes also called a "ghost" device. The driver is still installed but the device is not currently detected (i.e. not connected).

    Device can be disconnected when
    • Device unplugged (e.g. removing a USB device)
    • Turning a device OFF
    • Disabling the device in BIOS (then windows won't detect it) or
    • Device failure

    So
    • Check BIOS as suggested
    • Check board connections
    • Can b/t be turned off by a switch? or keyboard combination?
    Also possible the b/t h/w failed
     
    ComputerGeek, Jul 20, 2018
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