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• Empty Device Manager and for error message "cannot create the enumerated device root need to install Parallels paravirtualization pilot".

  Original title: Device Manager empty

  I have Windows XP Service Pack 3 installed in a Bootcamp partition on my Intel iMac. I can detect and install new hardware such as USB keys. However, the Device Manager window is blank - how can I get the window to display the devices connected to the computer? I am also unable to install Parallels tools when I use Bootcamp as a virtual machine. The error message "cannot create the 'root-enumerated device' necessary to install Parallels Paravirualization driver.

  Hey Harcjk,

  For your first question, go through this article.

  None of the items appear in the device list manager when you open
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/311504

  For the second question, here are some suggestions:

  Method 1: Uninstall & install Parallels tools

   

  NOTE: we highly recommend you make a backup of the virtual machine before you continue.

  a. start your virtual machine and cancel the installation of Parallels Tools Wizard.

  b. Click Start--> Panel--> Add / Remove programs and remove the Parallels tools in the list of applications.

  c. restart Windows.

  d. install the Parallels tools by clicking on the Virtual Machine--> install the Parallels Tools.

  Method 2: Uninstall antivirus software

  If the problem persists, try the following:

  Temporarily uninstall all the antivirus software to the virtual machine and repeat steps of the "Uninstall & install Parallels Tools" section above.

  Note: Don't forget to install the back antivirus software, once the problem is resolved.

   

  Method 3: Uninstall, clean & install Parallels tools

   

  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following windows Help article.

   

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  a. If the problem persists, try the following:

  b. start Windows.

  c. go to "Start" > "Control Panel" > "Add/Remove Programs" and uninstall theParallels Tools if it is present.

  d. go to 'my computer' > 'C' drive > "Program Files" > "Parallels" folder and delete the "Parallels Tools" folder, if present.

  e. click the Windows 'Start' menu-> 'run' and type 'regedit'. Click OK.

  f. in the registry editor, go to "My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Parallels" and delete the heading "Parallels Tools" and go to "My Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Parallels" and remove the 'Tools' section.

  g. restart Windows.

  h. now install Parallels tools in the 'VM' menu on the Parallels Desktop menu bar, while Windows is running.

  I hope this helps.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• Windows starts fine, but the Device Manager is empty. nothing else works besides the top of office

  Windows xp sp3-basically a six year old child was playing on the computer. I didn't know that the idea that he did. Looks like he has deleted all devices. There are simply not there. When I click on the drives, it completes. Everythings still on disks. I tried to reboot in safe mode. the computer turns on and off the fine. He can't get WiFi to install if no network. the computer was a prize won my daughter, no disc, but it's all legitimate. his recorded a son-in-law john r.  He has a floppy drive, a dvd burner and cd burner. It is in great shape before this happened. im hoping that this is a simple reboot or something im just missing.

  Hi Cindy,.

  ·         Device Manager is empty?

  ·         You have installed Windows XP Service Pack 3?

  Method 1: Check to see if this article helps you.

  None of the items appear in the device list manager when you open

  Method 2: You can run the Microsoft Safety Scanner to search for infection by the virus. Check out the following link.

  Microsoft Safety Scanner - free online tool for PC health and safety

• I am running XP and I can't use my keyboard and Device Manager is empty.

  I am running XP and I can't use my keyboard and Device Manager is empty. I also have problems with my other computer also running XP and it will only start in safe mode. I tried to restore, and when it restarts it still will not start normally. Help, please

  Hi margaretbrown,

  · What is the number and the model of the computer?

  · Also provide the model number brand of na on the keyboard?

  · What is the service pack installed?

  · Do you remember all the recent changes on the computer before the show?

  Try the steps listed in the link below: No. options appear in the Device Manager list when you open it: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311504

  And the computer on which you are unable to start up normally, try the steps listed in the link below: how to fix a computer that does not start: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/support/nostart.mspx#2

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

• My Device Manager page is empty

  Don't forget: this is a public forum so never post such private information by e-mail or phone, no Ubers!

  Ideas: I am running XP Professional 2002. Device Manager box is empty when it is open. How can I register my hardware devices please?

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Don't forget: this is a public forum so never post such private information by e-mail or phone, no Ubers!

  Ideas: I am running XP Professional 2002. Device Manager box is empty when it is open. How can I register my hardware devices please?

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Which service pack do you have?

  This problem occurred just after that you installed the sp3? If so, have you thought about disable your antivirus application while sp3 has been installed?

  First, follow the directions here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311504

  If this does not help, use method 2 here: http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-xp-tips/device-manager-empty-or-blank/

• my family vista Device Manager premium is empty!

  Hi This is my first post on this forum.

  Juice IV noticed that my device manager is also empty, its does not do anything, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with a new all in one printer I recently installed, in fact its how I discovered the problem, the scanner driver software refused to install each time I try. also I can't play games when I started with the game in the drive, it says "cannot locate the cd-rom" "Please insert the right CD, select ok and restart the application." This happened for a few weeks now. I googled many fixs to this problem. I also have a lot of programs on my laptop that would be difficult to replace so I want to keep a full reinstall as a last resort.

  It's driving me crazy to this stage and id love to get it repaired.

  Please can someone help me with this?

  best regards steve

  Hi im juice you all informing them that I had to reinstal vista on my laptop unfortunately, a mechanic called registry registry cleaner had caused damage in my registry. I had tried all the points that I have asked or told to do. I have also problems with other programs crashing etc...

  Since then reinstall it my computer worked perfectly.

  I really didn't want to do a reinstal, but the cause of the damage was too severe.

  regards stephen

• Vista Home Premium Device Manager empty

  After plugging in a USB stick for laptop my wife and successfully copying data to the hard disk, I noticed that there is no icon to the icon 'Remove hardware safely' in the system tray.  I checked under the taskbar properties to make sure that the icon was set to 'Show' and it was, but still no icon.

  Then, I opened the Device Manager, which shows nothing - completely empty.  I also noticed that my network connections were empty as well.

  I googled and found several forums display solutions for this problem with XP but not Vista.  I checked services and reviewed the registry as suggested in many forums, but have not yet resolved the issue.

  I also applied SP2 of Vista in the hope that it would help; He did not.  He has also deleted all my previous restore points if this isn't an option at this point.

  I'm ready to re - install the OS but prefers to find the problem and fix it.  All suggestions welcome.

  You are welcome.

  Malware can cause permanent damage to your system files.

  The next step is a repair installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Number with the Device Manager appears as empty.

  We went from XP to Windows 7 forum>

  As you may have read in the title, my device manager is empty. Nothing, absolutely nothing is in it.

  Lately, my computer shows this message

  I said to uninstall my drivers in Device Manager", but I found this to be empty.

  Referring to this thread: http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-xp-tips/device-manager-empty-or-blank

  

  I followed ALL the steps and the steps are already finished!

  Plug-and-Play is already set to automatic,

  

  all services are enabled,

  

  and "everyone, system and RIGHTS of the OWNER" are already there with verified correct variations.

  

  I have no idea what to do now.

  I have dozens of programs purchased on my computer such as Photoshop, Illustrator, FRAPS and a very broad portfolio of my work of graphic design and progress over 2 years.

  Running on Windows 7 Home Premium, with an AMD A6 - 3420 M with Radeon (TM) HD Graphics 1.50 GHz APU

  I've had this computer for 2 years and it was Symantec's Norton running on it.

  I can't really afford to lose all my work and programs, so if anyone can help, it would save my life. Right now I can't provide customers and I am short on time!

  Thank you very much

  Kade-

  You may or may not have checked the following (the screenshots you have included does not show one way or the other).

  1. in the Configuration System (msconfig), you should look at the tab "Services", not the "Startup" tab  However, do not have a lot of confidence in the suggestion to "allow all services" and especially not non Microsoft services, for any reason, previously disabled.

  2. for what is permissions for registry Enum key, your screenshot shows only permissions for "Everyone".  Have you also checked the permissions of the 'System' and 'Advanced' for all screen everyone and system?  Did you get any error messages when you tried to change the permissions, such as the following:

  

  What happened to your system recently - power surge/failure, installed new software or updates, used a system tuner or register cleaner, etc.?

  It is quite possible that Norton herself - or malware - can be at the origin of this problem.  I suggest to first temporarily disable Norton and then redo the steps of registry key permissions.  You can do it in Mode without fail and go into Services and stop the Norton services that may still be running.

  If disable Norton and reset the permissions does not help you, if you did not recently, download, install, update and run these two free programs.

  MalwareBytes AntiMalware

  SUPERAntiSpyware

  Use the free version, not the free trials of "pro" versions  Pay attention during installation uncheck any prechecked boxes that would install some additional third-party programs.

  Do not run the scans at the same time.  Each scan will take a while.  Start one and go do a non-it chore.  Once the scan is finished, leave the program to deal with anything it finds.

  Once done, you can keep or uninstall programs, or both.  If you keep SAS, I suggest to change its default setting does NOT automatically when Windows starts.

• Device Manager list is empty.

  Original title: unable to display the Device Manager in windows 7

  What can I do for the list in Device Manager? It does not show anything.

  Hi Tracy55,

  Thanks for posting the request in the Microsoft Community. It seems that the list of Device Manager is empty.

  Answering this question that will help us to better help you:

  Were there recent changes made on the computer before the show?

  This problem occurs if the Plug-and-Play service has been disabled (disabled).

  Please follow the steps below and we update with the results.

  Method 1: To resolve this problem, set the startup type for Plug-and-Play on automatic. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. Click Start and run, type services.msc, and then click OK.

  b. double-click Plug-and-Play. If you receive a Configuration Manager message, click OK.

  c. in the Startup Type list, click Automatic, and then OK.

  d. close Services.

  e. restart the computer.

  Method 2: The other reason, Device Manager may be empty is because there are some security issues with the registry key.

  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

  Try following registry editing to fix your problem:

  a. click "Start", click "Run", type "regedt32" and press ENTER.

  b. expand the "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" window

  c. scroll down to "SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum".

  d.Enum"selected, click on"security","Permissions"menu.

  Note: At this point, you'll probably notice that there are no permissions on this key.

  e. click 'Add'.

  f. Add the group "everyone" and the "SYSTEM" user.

  g. Select "everyone" and check "read" ONLY!

  h. Select 'SYSTEM' and check the 'total control'.

  i. click on the button "Advanced" at the bottom of the window.

  j. in the Advanced window, select "Reset permissions on all child objects...". »

  k. click 'OK'.

  l. in the warning window click "Yes."

  Mr. close the registry editor and check with the question.

  Let us know if it helps. If you have any questions with Windows do not hesitate to answer and we will be happy to help.

• Device Manager is empty on Windows 7 Home Premium

  Hello.

  I am running windows 7 Home premium 64-bit sp1 and my device manager is empty... I found solutions for xp (here is the link http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-hardware/device-manager-is-blank/51a16b23-d188-4501-91c0-0a257a643e4b)
  However when I reach step 12, I click on the pop-up window to confirm the changes, then I get another popup saying access denied...
  Help me... PLEASE, I BEG YOU!

  Hello again...

  the first link has not helped because when I open Device Manager is empty.
  The second does not apply because I'm not the addition of new hardware.
  I realize that this might not be able to fix, so I can do a factory to reinstall.
  Thanks for your help!

• I can't connect to the network using the Wi - Fi connection. In addition, the Device Manager is empty.

  Device Manager is empty and I can't make wireless connections more

  If Device Manager is empty, check article to see if it will be useful.

  Article number: 311504 - no items appear in the Device Manager list when you open
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/311504
  
  Perhaps because the service Plug-and-Play is turned off (disabled).

  Please reply back and let us know if that is the case.

  Thank you

• I don't see any devices listed on my device manager, its empty, I am running windows xp home edition

  I tried to install Desktop PCI adapt (D-Link), but it could not install. just my PC could not see. I went to the Device Manager to see what the problem is, but I couldn't see any device in the Device Manager tab. It was empty. I don't know what went wrong or what I need to do.

  Thanks in advance

  Hi Mohammed,.

  I have encountered this problem before. Visit this page and it will explain how to fix it.
  See you soon ~!

• Device Manager shows no device, is empty

  My 8200 Dell under XP Professional SP3 shows not all devices in Device Manager.  I think that it started very recently when I was installing TM Internet Security after the removal of Norton Anti Virus 2009.  Eventually after using Norton Removal Tool. It doesn't show the devices safe.  Plug and Play is on.  I recently installed an old HP DeskJet 820Cse printer using existing drivers.  I do not think that article 953979 applies since it just (seem), took place but it seems to fit the description.  Any help is appreciated.

  There is a Microsoft 953979 patch that works, but it didn't on mine, I then found this articale and followed the instructions and it worked.

  (1) logged as an administrator;
  (2) Regedit > HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\ENUM.
  (3) right clicked Enum and gives right to the system and administrators full control.
  (4) clicked the button Options at the bottom of the window.
  (5) on the Advanced window checked 'reset permissions on all child objects... ". »
  (6) the deleted Enum key. Error message: error while deleting key. I had to remove this key twice because initially, it appeared the remains of Enum key. After that, the locked ENUM\ROOT\LEGACY_SSDPSRV who already had a lot of weird symbols example $% &' () * +-, etc., now gone. Registry shows an own ENUM\ROOT subkey.
  (7) PC rebooted and back connected to Windows;
  (8) window of the Device Manager showed some yellow exclamation not to mention that some devices not recognized, then refreshed a few times showing successively less then not many of these features.
  (9) PC rebooted again;
  (10) message screen saying according to Windows has finished installing new devices, and the computer must be restarted before the new settings take effect.
  11) Yes to restart the computer

  Now the Device Manager window is full and all devices running again!

  This solution works for my situation. I hope this helps someone.

• WD5000AADS 500 GB hard drive. Windows XP Device Manager says it is installed and working properly, but it does not appear in my computer. Help!

  The disc was an external USB disk, but the fitting broke so I took off the adapter and I try to use it via its native SATA connectors. The disc is spinning and the computer know when it starts in Windows XP. It says new hardware found and go through the installation process. Windows finishes the installation, and says that everything is good with the world. I look in Device Manager and it says "this device is working properly" when I click on the drive properties. THEN..................... I click on MY COMPUTER and viola! No. DRIVE shown where the WD5000AADS should be there. There is nothing except my C: drive and my CD - DVD players.

  There are a few important (to me) information on this drive and I need to do.  HELP Please!

  Thank you

  twoiron

  Hi twoiron,

  • You are able to access the other USB devices on the computer?

  See the link below and run the Fixit tool available, check if it helps.

  A computer that is running Windows XP cannot detect a USB, an Apple iPod flash drive or an external hard disk drive

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925196

  If him above fails tool Fixit check if the player is detected in disk management and has a drive letter assigned.

  To open disk management

  (a) from the start menu, click Run.

  (b) in the Open box, type diskmgmt.msc, and then click OK.

  If the drive is detected in disk management and the drive letter is missing, then assign a drive letter to the drive and check if that helps.

  How to change drive letter assignments in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307844

• Need help with Device Manager, etc.

  I accidentally uninstalled some components of windows while trying to get rid of the Explorer and ran into a huge problem. I got rid of the accessories and services public and now need to find a way to at least get the Device Manager, preferably without having to re - install XP. Someone at - it suggestions?

  Hi kcole1,

  How to restore Windows XP, see the following article:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

  I hope this helps!

  Debra
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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