Device Manager Shows Up Empty i.e. Blank Then MMC Error Data Box

Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
After a recent boot up problem Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
when open to view devices there is nothing there except a blank page.
If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that MMC
(Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error.
Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
reloading the machine.
I tried a System Restore roll back and running SFC /scannow without success.
I really don't want to reload.
The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.

"Docster" <jimholladay@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
> After a recent boot up problem Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
> when open to view devices there is nothing there except a blank page.
> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that MMC
> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error.
> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
> reloading the machine.
> I tried a System Restore roll back and running SFC /scannow without
> success.
> I really don't want to reload.
> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.

Any help here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311504

Good luck,

Donald Anadell


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Docster wrote:
> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
> After a recent boot-up problem, Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
> when open to view devices, there is nothing there except a blank page.
> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that "MMC
> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error".
> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
> reloading the machine?
> I tried a System Restore roll-back and running SFC /scannow without success.
> I really don't want to reload.
> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.

http://support.microsoft.com/search/...&ast=28&res=20

In particular, the first "hit":

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914231

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Joe =o)

I did not have any success with this fix. It did inspire me to check the
Microsoft Knowledge base. I was not able to identify any solution there
either.


"Donald Anadell" <danadell@nospamersmikrotec.com> wrote in message
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"Docster" <jimholladay@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
> After a recent boot up problem Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
> when open to view devices there is nothing there except a blank page.
> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that MMC
> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error.
> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
> reloading the machine.
> I tried a System Restore roll back and running SFC /scannow without
> success.
> I really don't want to reload.
> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.

Any help here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311504

Good luck,

Donald Anadell


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I will attempt this one next.



"Elmo" <elmogeek@xxx.invalid> wrote in message
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Docster wrote:
> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
> After a recent boot-up problem, Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
> when open to view devices, there is nothing there except a blank page.
> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that "MMC
> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error".
> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
> reloading the machine?
> I tried a System Restore roll-back and running SFC /scannow without
> success.
> I really don't want to reload.
> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.

http://support.microsoft.com/search/...&ast=28&res=20

In particular, the first "hit":

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914231

--

Joe =o)

Did you just install SP3?

Device Manager and Network Connections may be blank after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953791

Device Manager may not show any devices and Network Connections may not show
any network connections after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953979


Docster wrote:
> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
> After a recent boot up problem Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
> when open to view devices there is nothing there except a blank page.
> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that MMC
> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error.
> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
> reloading the machine.
> I tried a System Restore roll back and running SFC /scannow without
> success.
> I really don't want to reload.
> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.

SP3 was installed from a single slip streamed disk, which is currently
running on two other machines. When initially installed 8 months ago it
worked fine. I believe it was functioning properly 4-5 months ago.
This is a new problem.
I am suspicious of the Norton software currently installed. Actually
suspicious of Norton at all times. What we are running is Norton System
Works.


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Did you just install SP3?

Device Manager and Network Connections may be blank after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953791

Device Manager may not show any devices and Network Connections may not show
any network connections after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953979


Docster wrote:
> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
> After a recent boot up problem Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
> when open to view devices there is nothing there except a blank page.
> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that MMC
> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error.
> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
> reloading the machine.
> I tried a System Restore roll back and running SFC /scannow without
> success.
> I really don't want to reload.
> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.

Docster

You can see the following. Might help

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_dm.htm

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"Docster" <jimholladay@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
> After a recent boot up problem Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
> when open to view devices there is nothing there except a blank page.
> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that MMC
> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error.
> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
> reloading the machine.
> I tried a System Restore roll back and running SFC /scannow without success.
> I really don't want to reload.
> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.
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It appears that Kellys Korner is no more, i.e. it looks like its off line.


"Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Docster

You can see the following. Might help

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_dm.htm

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"Docster" <jimholladay@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
> After a recent boot up problem Device Manager stopped showing data, i.e.
> when open to view devices there is nothing there except a blank page.
> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that MMC
> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error.
> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
> reloading the machine.
> I tried a System Restore roll back and running SFC /scannow without
> success.
> I really don't want to reload.
> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.
>
>
>

Loads OK here (Australia)

"Docster" <jimholladay@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> It appears that Kellys Korner is no more, i.e. it looks like its off
> line.
>
>
> "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uREn5ZWSLHA.5388@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Docster
>
> You can see the following. Might help
>
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_dm.htm
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
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> "Docster" <jimholladay@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:i5j9am$qs$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Running Windows XP Sp3 with all updates.
>> After a recent boot up problem Device Manager stopped showing data,
>> i.e.
>> when open to view devices there is nothing there except a blank page.
>> If left sitting for a couple minutes an error message comes up that MMC
>> (Microsoft Management Console) has experienced an error.
>> Is there any way to reestablish visibility in Device Manager without
>> reloading the machine.
>> I tried a System Restore roll back and running SFC /scannow without
>> success.
>> I really don't want to reload.
>> The machine seems to be operating okay otherwise.
>>
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