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How to Enable a Device in Device Manager in Windows 11

Ajoy Kumar by Ajoy Kumar
December 26, 2022
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How to Enable a Device in Device Manager in Windows 11

For some reason, if you have disabled a device in the device manager. Like troubleshooting device issues and fixing the drive problem. Or, if accidentally you have disabled it, you can re-enable it. It is very simple to reverse these steps. Here is a detailed guide on; how to enable a device in the device manager in Windows operating system.

When a device is disabled, Windows stops allocating system resources to it, and no software on your computer can use it from then on. If you have device-related issues, it is the first choice to check for the disabled device in the device manager and enable it.

How to Enable a Device in Device Manager in Windows 11

Device Manager is a place from where you can easily manage all your device and device drive used on your system. Follow the steps mentioned below to enable a device in the device manager.

Step 1: Press the Win + X together on your keyboard to open a context menu. Choose the “Device Manager” option from that context menu. Alternatively, you can open the context menu by right-clicking on the “Start Menu” icon.

Step 2: Find the disabled device by looking for it in the category that represents it. For instance, you might check the “Keyboard” category to enable a keyboard. You can expand all the categories to find the device category if you don’t know.

Step 3: When you find the device you want to enable, right-click it and choose “Properties” from the context menu. Then click on the “Driver” tab and click on “Enable Device” to re-enable it.

Step 4: You can also use this method. Select the device you want to enable and look for the “Enable device” icon or option. Or you can also right-click on the device name to get the “Enable Device” option. Click on the option to enable the device.

Step 5: Once the device is enabled, you can check for the device update to install the latest device driver updates.

Step 6: Restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect. After you have enabled all of your disabled devices, check for Windows updates. Follow the linked article for a detailed guide on; how to check for and install Windows Updates.

Conclusion

That’s it; this is how you can enable a device in Device Manager in Windows 11. If you have a Bluetooth device issue, you can check our troubleshooting guide on; how to fix a Bluetooth device not working on Windows 11. I hope this article was helpful to you. If you liked the article, share it with your friends. If you have some suggestions or doubts, do not hesitate to leave them in the comments section. We are always there to assist you.

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Ajoy Kumar

Ajoy Kumar

I am an entrepreneur by heart and founder of thecoderworld. Who always follows his passion. I love writing about software, coding, open-source, technology, smartphones, tips, and tricks.

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