How to Troubleshoot a Device Manager that Keeps Refreshing on Windows PC

Windows 10 introduced Device Manager in 2016, replacing the older Control Panel applet. This tool lets you view information about hardware components installed on your computer. Windows 10, displays detailed information about each device connected to your PC, including serial numbers, model names, manufacturer IDs, and software versions.

In Windows 11, however, Device Manager keeps refreshing continuously without displaying anything helpful. If you open Device Manager while Windows is running, you might see a spinning icon next to Devices. Clicking it opens the same window again. You can close the window, but the problem persists. read more

How to Troubleshoot “Windows has detected an IP address conflict” Error Message

Like any other computer, your computer gets an IP address when it connects to a network or the Internet. An IP address is a unique address and identifier for your computer. The IP address system allows networks (or the Internet in general) to distinguish and recognize computers. Therefore, in theory, no two computers on a given network (or on the Internet in general) can (or should) have the same IP address.

What causes the “Windows has detected an IP address conflict” message?

Each device that connects to the network is assigned a unique number – an IP address – that allows it to be recognized and communicated with. So, theoretically, no two devices can have the same IP address. But in practice, interference is always possible. Two or more devices may have the same IP address because of a faulty router, computer settings, or even problems with the Internet service provider. read more