The situation generally arises when a particular device keeps connecting/disconnecting, and the Device Manager refreshes after each to reflect the change. Mostly, USB devices have been found to cause the problem. Though, conflicting third-party applications, corrupt system files, or the presence of malware on the system are also likely to lead to the issue. Now that you have a basic understanding of the underlying causes, let’s walk you through the most effective fixes for the Device Manager keeps resetting issue.

What can I do if the Device Manager keeps refreshing constantly?

1. Remove non-critical USB devices

Since it’s generally the USB devices behind the problem, your primary approach should be to remove all the non-critical devices. Most likely, it’s a malfunctioning device or a damaged cable used for the connection. So, remove every single piece of hardware except for the mouse, keyboard, and monitor in the case of a PC. While in the case of a laptop, you can remove every external peripheral. Once done, check if the Device Manager constantly refreshing problem is fixed. If it persists, head to the next method.

2. Update the driver

Now, Windows will automatically find the best available driver and install it for the problematic device. In case it says that the best available driver is already installed, try the other ways to manually install a driver in Windows 11. If it’s the driver causing the issue, the Device Manager constantly refreshing problem should now be fixed. If the issue still persists, updating your drivers will the help of specialized software like DriverFix is recommended, it will scan your PC for missing or outdated drivers and prompt you to update them.

3. Disable the problematic device

Another quick way of fixing the issue is to disable the problematic device. This method comes in handy when the device is built-in and can’t be removed. For instance, some users found the webcam to be causing the Device Manager constantly refreshing issue.

4. Scan for malware

Now, wait for the scan to complete and check if the Device Manager constantly refreshing problem is fixed. It will take some time depending on the data stored on the PC. Also, you can use a reliable antivirus to secure your PC and keep such errors at bay. SPONSORED

5. Run the SFC scan

Another way to solve the issue with Device Manager that keeps refreshing is by running an SFC scan. Here is how you can do this.

  1. Press Windows + S to launch the Search menu, enter Windows Terminal in the text field at the top, right-click on the relevant search result, and select Run as administrator from the context menu.

  2. Click Yes in the UAC (User Account Control) prompt that pops up.

  3. Now, click on the downward-facing arrow at the top, and select Command Prompt from the menu. Alternatively, you can hit Ctrl + Shift + 2 to launch Command Prompt in a new tab.

  4. Now, paste the following command and hit Enter to run the SFC scan:sfc /scannow

The SFC or System File Checker scan looks for corrupt system files, and if any are found, replaces them with their cached copy stored on the PC. If the Device Manager was constantly refreshing due to corrupt system files, the problem should now be fixed.

6. Remove conflicting applications

If you started encountering the error after installing a particular application, simply removing it should help fix the problem. In case the Device Manager constantly refreshing issue persists, head to the last method.

7. Disable a few services

That’s it! The Device Manager constantly keeps refreshing issue should now be fixed, and you can make the desired changes. Also, learn what to do if Bluetooth is missing in Device Manager, since a lot of users have reported encountering the problem after upgrading the latest iteration. Tell us which fix worked, and the device/application that was causing the issue, in the comments section below.

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