What is devmgr.dll doing on my computer?

devmgr.dll is a library for the Windows Device Manager. It contains functions used to display device properties.
devmgr.dll is a system process that is needed for your PC to work properly. It should not be removed.

The devmgr.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Windows Device Manager on your PC, the commands contained in devmgr.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Device Manager MMC Snapin process (also called a task).

Is devmgr.dll harmful?

This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system.

Can I stop or remove devmgr.dll?

Since devmgr.dll is a system process it should not be stopped. The process is required for your PC to work properly. Also the corresponding software Windows Device Manager should not be uninstalled.

Is devmgr.dll CPU intensive?

This process is considered to be CPU intensive. Without proper management, CPU intensive processes can manipulate system resources causing speed loss. Check the Windows Device Manager settings to see if you can turn off unneeded modules or services.

Why is devmgr.dll giving me errors?

System process issues are mainly a result of conflicting applications running on your PC. Consider uninstalling any applications you are not using. Then reboot your computer.