JSI Tip 5858. When you open the Windows XP Device Manager, no devices appear in the list?

Jerold Schulman

October 20, 2002

1 Min Read
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The subject behavior will occur if the Plug and Play service is NOT started.

To resolve this issue:

1. Start / Run / Servies.msc / OK.

2. Double-click Plug and Play.

3. If you receive a Configuration Manager message, press OK.

4. Configure the Startup Type as Automatic and press OK.

5. Exit Services.msc.

6. Shutdown and restart your computer.



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