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March 17th, 2025 01:26

DDPM 2.0.0.72 won't start after install

After Dell Display Manager (v2.3.2.23) kept insisting that I upgrade to Dell Display and Peripheral Manager. I selected the update from within the DDM Update window.

DDPM appeared to install OK, but when I attempt to start it, it's stuck on "Connecting to DDPM Subagent...".  I tried letting it sit for 20+ minutes, and again after rebooting, but no joy.

Windows 10 Pro, 10.0.19045

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June 17th, 2025 15:18

Note: We are marking this response as the accepted solution for visibility purposes only. This issue is not yet resolved for all users in this thread.

Hi everyone,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and experiences regarding DDPM (Dell Display and Peripheral Manager). We're currently working closely with the DDPM development team to better understand and resolve the issues being reported.

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March 20th, 2025 13:25

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March 22nd, 2025 10:21

Hi GlobalEngineer:

You might find some helpful information in PICKJONO's 22-Mar-2025 topic Dell Display and Peripheral Manager | Windows | 2.0.0.72 | KVM Switching & Screen Arrangement Issues.
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Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.5608 * Firefox v136.0.2 * Microsoft Defender v4.18.25010.11-1.1.25020.1007 * Dell Update for Windows Universal v5.4.0 * My Dell v2.2.6.0 * Fusion Service 2.2.14.0

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March 29th, 2025 13:44

Hi!

I too had this problem, but i did this one simple fix and it worked!

Step 1: Go to File Explorer or manager or your Default File App

Step 2: In the Browsing box or PATH bar, type : %appdata%

Step 3: Locate the Folder named "Dell"

Step 4: Locate "DDPM 2.0" or 'DDPM' and Delete it

Step 5: Re-Launch Dell Display and Peripheral Manager

Note: This will Probably delete your Prefrences, like it did for me, but it will probably restore your DDPM aswell.

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April 10th, 2025 13:14

Any update on this? Looks like a common issue with Windows 11.

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April 14th, 2025 12:59

Are you all testing DDPM 2.0.1.16?

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May 8th, 2025 07:16

I had the same issue. Also after upgrade to DDPM 2.0.2.11 same problem still. It is annoying because I have a 49" monitor. Support keeps asking about peripherals and fw versions, but no fix has been offered.

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May 8th, 2025 07:57

@renzbu​ it looks like a common issue with the KVM Monitor driver, it causes the whole app to stop. If you follow the steps i gave, it will restore DDPM indefinitely (as per my tests)

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May 8th, 2025 07:57

@Rrogerrrrr​ just follow the steps ive given above, it will reset your preferences but also fix your DDPM indefinitely (as per my tests)

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May 8th, 2025 08:00

Dell should look into this problem, as it can be very annoying to office workers who have their monitor preferences reset every startup. 

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May 8th, 2025 14:24

It's not just annoying, it's killing my experience with the Dell Monitor (custom zones, KVM)

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May 31st, 2025 23:55

Is there any way to downgrade to the old Display Manager until they sort this out? The new version is not recognizing my monitors at all.

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June 3rd, 2025 03:38

Step 1: Go to File Explorer or manager or your Default File App

Step 2: In the Browsing box or PATH bar, type : %appdata%

Step 3: Locate the Folder named "Dell"

Step 4: Locate "DDPM 2.0" or 'DDPM' and Delete it

Step 5: Re-Launch Dell Display and Peripheral Manager

Tried above method. Not working for me. Still stuck at "Connecting to DDPM Subagent".

DDPM: 2.0.3.9
Monitor: D2724DE
Monitor Firmware: M3T107
OS: Windows 11 Professional, 23H2

Solution: Switched back to Dell Display Manager 2
Download Link: https://dl.dell.com/FOLDER12722073M/1/ddmsetup.exe

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June 6th, 2025 19:03

Please test Windows OS DDPM 2.0.3.9 released June 2, 2025 and post your results. You can find it in the "FAQ Windows OS DDM and DDPM". Include the following =
PC model
Dell Monitor model

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June 7th, 2025 23:11

I just downloaded and installed DDPM 2.0.3.9, (replaced 2.0.2.11).

I don't see any difference - 2.0.3.9 has the same problems as 2.0.2011:

  • When I open DDPM, nine times out of ten, it will not get past "Detecting device...".  If I try to "Add device...", none are shown.
  • I primary used DDM for EasyArrange.  With DDPM, sometimes EasyArrange is active, sometimes not.  It seems completely random when it's working and when it doesn't.  When it's not working, sometimes I return to the computer an hour later, and it's working again, and also the opposite.

I have a Latitude 5520 running Win10 Pro with Dell P2321W monitor connected via USB-C.  Also, a SB522A Soundbar and Dell WB7022 HD Webcam are connected to the monitor.

Another note:  I can't determine the current version of the DDPM from within the application; i.e., shouldn't the "About" tab display the version?

This is EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING!!!  We had enough trouble with the "new" DDM last year until that finally got straightened out, and I never had any trouble with the previous DPM.  Now the "improved" and combined version is only half-working, and not even 100% of the time at that. 

This is really bad; what's going on at Dell regarding software development?  

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