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