RE: Device Manager is empty

JBuffat

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Nov 21, 2005, 7:32:02 PM11/21/05

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I have WXP PRO and as of yesterday I can't see anything in my Device manager,
my internet connections are gone and when I go to My computer it takes a min
before my drives will display. Could this be a virus?? Sys restore will not
help.
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JBuffat

"Jigme14" wrote:

> I'm ussing WXP Home SP1 and suddenly, the Device Manager in System Management
> is empty, but in save mode all devices are visible.
>
> Already google for an answer, but can't find the right solution.
>
> Who can help me with this?

mp

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Nov 21, 2005, 9:42:46 PM11/21/05

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I have the same problem, anyone with an idea?

HeeroYuy

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Nov 21, 2005, 9:48:43 PM11/21/05

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It's spyware. Use Spybot, Adaware, or Microsoft and scan in safe mode.

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WTC

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Nov 22, 2005, 4:16:11 AM11/22/05

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"Jigme14" <Jig...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I'm ussing WXP Home SP1 and suddenly, the Device Manager in System
> Management
> is empty, but in save mode all devices are visible.
>
> Already google for an answer, but can't find the right solution.
>
> Who can help me with this?

See if this helps,

Device Manager Snap-in fails to initialize
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/devmgr.htm

[Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MVP]

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William

AQUAJEWELZ33

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Nov 22, 2005, 2:35:11 PM11/22/05

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HELLO,I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ALL OF YOU COMBINED AND I DONT GET ANY
ACTION CANCLED ERRORS WHEN I OPEN DEVICE MANAGER,I JUST GET THE BLANK
PAGE,PLUS I CANNOT SEE WHAT IS IN MY NETWORK PLACES,I AM USING WIN XP WITH
SP2,AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE,AND I HAVE TRIED EVERY SUGGESTION I
HAVE GOTTEN BUT TO NO AVAIL,IF ANY ONE HAS ANY MORE SUGGESTION JUST LET
KNOW,I SEE THAT I AM NOT ALONE ON THIS PROBLEM
REALLY WOULD APPRECIATE THE HELP

john paul

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Nov 22, 2005, 5:42:04 PM11/22/05

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I am also having the same problem with my XP pro machine. device manager is
empty, lost my network icon and no network connections are displayed in
Network Connections. I also have a very slow boot, and "hickuping" while
using the machine.

I am reading another thread from last month that references Windows update
KB905749 that might be causing this problem. I am about to remove this
update and see if it makes any difference. Will post my results.

ken

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Nov 25, 2005, 1:20:02 AM11/25/05

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I click on the Device Manager button via "control panel/system/hardware" tab
- it opens the window BUT THERE ARE NO HARDWARES BEING LISTED - IT IS JUST A
BLANK WHITE SPACE!!!! I do have menus showing above the window:
"file/action/view/help" as well as a row of icon commands. but as far as the
rest of the window JUST A BLANK WHITE SPACE!!!! Where are the views to all
the devices??? PLEASE OFFER ASSISTANCE! thanks

Ramesh, MS-MVP

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Nov 25, 2005, 1:52:25 AM11/25/05

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This issue showing up recently, seems to be caused by a Malware named
Apropos.C. It installs a Kernel driver with a random file name. More
information available at:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/spyware.apropos.c.html

Removal tool:

See if running the AproposFix tool below helps:
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14679793

Note that the utility referenced above removes a Malware reponsible for
blank device manager.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

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joebuck80

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Nov 25, 2005, 12:30:33 PM11/25/05

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This was the answer for me. I did the following:
>Step 1.
>=====
>Download one (or both) of the files to remove Apropos to your Desktop.
>http://www.reesecomputing.com/downloads/files/AproposFix.exe
>http://www.reesecomputing.com/downloads/files/AproposUninstaller.exe
>
>Step 2.
>=====
>Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode by pressing F8 on the keyboard repeatedly
>AFTER your BIOS loads and BEFORE Windows starts to load.
>
>Step 3.
>=====
>Log into the account where the files you downloaded are on the Desktop. It should
>be an account with Administor privledges.
>
>Step 4.
>=====
>//For AproposFix.exe:
>Double click on AproposFix.exe and extract the files to your Desktop. Open that folder
>and double click on Run This.bat and follow the instructions. Restart the computer
>once you are prompted.
>
>//For AproposUninstaller.exe:
>Double click on AproposUninstaller.exe to open the removal tool. Click on the Start
>button when you are ready to start scanning. Follow the instructions within the removal
>tool.
>
>Step 5.
>=====
>Once you are back in Windows running in normal mode with a working Device Manager,
>etc. get yourself online and download FireFox and download Microsoft AntiSpyware
>to help you stay protected against spyware.
>http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en
>