device manager freezes computer when trying to open

[Guest]

In XP Pro when ever I try to open device manager it locks up the computer, requiring a hard restart. The only time I can access it is from safe mode. This just recently started. Any ideas?

 

[roger]

Hi guyw,

In XP Pro when ever I try to open device manager it locks up the computer, requiring a hard restart. The only time I can access it is from safe mode. This just recently started. Any ideas?

Troubleshooting Device Manager Issues in Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_dm.htm

Good luck