Windows command reference

PnPUtil — enumerate problem devices

List Plug and Play devices that currently report a problem code without modifying their drivers.

Risk: LowReviewed: 2026-09-17

pnputil /enum-devices /problem

When to use it

Use as a diagnostic inventory when Device Manager problems need to be enumerated before deciding which device deserves attention.

When not to use it

Do not jump from enumeration to PnPUtil delete/force operations. Driver-store modification commands have a much higher impact than this read-oriented query.

Primary reference

Reviewed source

MicrosoftOfficial command/support documentation

When to use it

When not to use it

Reviewed source

Continue with the same failing system