Windows 10 Device Manager Keeps Refreshing Jun 2026

Reboot after completion.

Press Enter and follow the on-screen prompts to let Windows find and fix hardware issues automatically. windows 10 device manager keeps refreshing

Note: Your mouse or keyboard may stop working during this process. Reboot after completion

Unplug all USB devices, external drives, printers, and docking stations. Restart Device Manager. If refreshing stops, reconnect devices one by one to identify the culprit. windows 10 device manager keeps refreshing

Windows has a built-in tool designed to find hardware "flapping" issues. In newer versions of Windows 10, this tool is hidden from the standard Settings menu. Press Windows Key + R.