You're unable to connect remotely to Windows Server 2012 Device Manager from a Windows 8-based computer.
You're unable to connect remotely to Windows Server 2012 Device Manager from a Windows 7-based computer.
You're unable to connect remotely to Windows Server 2008 R2 Device Manager from a Windows 8-based computer.
You're unable to connect remotely to Windows 8 Device Manager from a Windows 7-based computer.
Additionally, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
Unable to access the computer <computername> Make sure that this computer is on the network, has remote administration enabled, and is running the "Plug and Play" and "Remote Registry" services
Other various errors may occur depending on if you're connecting from Windows 8 or Windows 7 client computer.
Cause
This problem occurs because Remote access to the Plug and Play (PNP) RPC interface has been removed in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.
Resolution
You must log in to the computer locally to use Device Manager.
More information
Previously, a Windows 7-based computer could connect to a Windows Server 2008 R2 computer. Access to Device Manager on a remote computer is "read-only." You can't make any changes to devices or their settings.
To open Device Manager on a remote computer:
Open Computer Management (compmgmt.msc).
On the Action menu, click Connect to another computer.
In the Select Computer dialog box, do one of the following:
In the Another computer text box, type the name of the computer to access, and then click OK.
Click Browse, and then click Advanced to find the computer you want. Click OK when you've selected the correct computer.
If the connection is successful, the name of the computer appears in parentheses next to the Computer Management label in the upper left.
On the Action menu, click Connect to another computer.
In the Select Computer dialog box, do one of the following: In the Another computer text box, type the name of the computer to access, and then click OK.
From Start, search for device manager and select Device Manager from the results. Right-click the device in the list. On the menu that appears, choose Update Driver to start the Hardware Update wizard.
One reason for connection problems and other typical errors like 'remote desktop services is currently busy' can be an unstable internet connection. Also, the wrong credentials often cause lead to the remote desktop not being able to connect correctly.
This usually means that there is a network or server issue occurring at this moment. Network troubleshooting can help us identify if there is an issue with the connection.
"Connection to Server Failed" is a common error when your device cannot connect with a server. It can be due to various reasons, such as internet issues, server downtime, incorrect settings, or firewall restrictions.
Sometimes corrupted system files could be responsible for Device Manager not working/opening/responding. To solve your issue, you can try to perform an SFC scan. System File Checker (SFC) is the inbuilt utility that can help scan your device for detecting corrupted or missing system files and repair them.
Using Device Manager: Open the Device Manager (Start menu > type “device manager” and select it) and look for devices with a yellow exclamation mark. The yellow exclamation mark indicates that the device has a problem, which an outdated driver could cause.
The main reason for Unknown Device to display in your Device Manager is because you have a device that is not working correctly. To fix this issue, obtain an updated driver for the device.
On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.
To enable remote access to a server, it is necessary to set up and configure a remote access server. FileCloud offers the easiest way to gain remote file access to your existing windows and network file shares. Once installed, FileCloud provides remote access in minutes with valid credentials.
From either the Windows desktop home page or tiles home page, right-click the. Start button. . If using only a keyboard, Press the. Windows. and. X keys. together. Use the. Up arrow. to highlight 'Device Manager' then press. Enter. .
On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.
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