A sortable table of hardware devices shows which items are connected and exposes their recorded properties. DevManView lets you filter that inventory, inspect devices from another Windows installation, and manage selected entries.
What details appear in the device table?
DevManView presents devices in a flat list instead of Device Manager’s expandable tree. Columns show device properties and connection status; available details include device name, class GUID, drive letter, and installation or connection times. Column sorting and optional secondary sorting help organize a long inventory.
Use Quick Filter to show rows containing the text you enter. Options can also show only connected devices or include non-Plug and Play drivers, which are hidden by default.
How can you manage or save selected devices?
Select one or more rows to enable, disable, uninstall, or disable and then re-enable those devices. These actions can support troubleshooting a device conflict or clearing an obsolete entry. Device changes affect Windows, so choose entries carefully.
- Copy selected details to the clipboard for pasting into a spreadsheet.
- Save device information as text, HTML, XML, or CSV.
- Save a disabled-device profile and load it later to restore that configuration.
Can DevManView inspect another Windows installation?
The Advanced Options window, opened with F9, lets you choose a remote computer or an external Windows directory. A remote connection displays that computer’s device list and requires administrator access. When working with an external Windows installation, DevManView reads its device list from the registry; enable or disable changes are written to that installation’s SYSTEM registry file and take effect when it starts.
Pros
- Shows devices in a flat table with sortable property columns
- Quick Filter narrows the list as you type
- Exports device details to text, HTML, XML, and CSV
Cons
- The 32-bit build cannot enable or disable devices on 64-bit Windows
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Does DevManView show devices that are no longer connected?
Yes. The device list can include previously connected devices, and the Connected column and filter options help distinguish current devices.
Can I export device information for a spreadsheet?
Yes. Save the details as CSV or copy them to the clipboard and paste them into a spreadsheet.
Can DevManView disable a device in Windows that will not boot?
It can load devices from an external Windows directory and write enable or disable changes to that installation’s SYSTEM registry file.