Wacom No Device Connected Error

Wacom tablets are often susceptible to not being able to connect with PCs. Plenty of Wacom users have faced the Wacom desktop center no device connected error over the years. This issue, although is infuriating, but can be fixed easily with some troubleshooting.

In this article, I have discussed what you can do in order to fix the Wacom no device is connected error. Simply follow the troubleshooting procedure shown here and you will be rid of this issue in no time.

Troubleshooting Wacom No Device Connected Error

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Here are the troubleshooting methods you should use in order to fix this issue. Read the instructions carefully before executing them to prevent any mistakes.

Solution 1: Restart Wacom Services

The first thing you must do when facing this error is to check the Wacom services. If the Wacom service is disabled or stopped, then the Wacom tablet will not get detected. To do this, follow the steps given below:

Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run utility.
Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services app.
Locate the TabletServiceWacom service and right-click on it.
Select the Properties option.
Change the Startup Type to Automatic.
Click on the Start option.
Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.

After you have restarted the Wacom services, your PC should detect the Wacom devices. If still Wacom tablet is not detected, try the other solutions given below.

Solution 2: Troubleshoot Wacom Drivers

If restarting the Wacom services doesn’t fix this issue, you can try updating or reinstalling the Wacom adapters. To do it, follow the steps given below:

Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run utility.
Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open the Device Manager.
Expand the Human Interface Devices
Right-click on the Wacom tablet driver.
Select the Disable option.
Now, right-click on it again and select the Enable option.

Check whether still Wacom desktop center not detecting tablets. If yes, then try updating the driver:

Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run utility.
Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open the Device Manager.
Expand the Human Interface Devices
Right-click on the Wacom tablet driver.
Select the Update driver option from the right-click context menu.
Click on the Search automatically for drivers option and follow the instructions on your screen to finish the process.
After the update is complete, restart the computer.

Check whether this fixed the issue. If still no, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the Wacom drivers. To uninstall the Wacom drivers, follow the steps given below:

Open the Device Manager again.
Right-click on the Wacom tablet driver and select the Uninstall device option.
Follow the instructions on your screen to finish uninstalling.
Visit Wacom’s official website and download the required drivers. Install them and it should work correctly.

Solution 3: Reinstall Visual C++ Redistributables Package

It is important to keep your PC updated with the latest Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables. Many users have reported that reinstalling the visual c++ redistributables fixed this issue for them.

To install the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables in your Windows 10, follow the steps given below:

Visit this webpage.
Download the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package by clicking on the Download option.
You will be given 3 options to download from. Download the one that is suitable for your Windows version.
x86 – 32-bit Windows
x64 – 64-bit Windows
After you have downloaded the redistributables, run it. Follow the on-screen installation instructions to complete the process.

After the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package is installed successfully, the Wacom tablet not detected error should be fixed.

Solution 4: Reinstall Wacom Applications

If none of the above solutions work, you can try reinstalling the Wacom applications. To uninstall the Wacom applications, follow the steps given below:

Open the Run utility.
Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter. This will open the Programs and Features panel.
Locate all the applications named Wacom.
Right-click on them and select the Uninstall option.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. This will uninstall not only the Wacom but also the installed Wacom drivers.
Now, visit the manufacturer’s website and download the Wacom applications.

Wrapping Up

So, there you have it. Now you know how to fix the Wacom no device connected. The above solutions should help you fix this issue. If you have any questions related to this article, ask them in the comment section below.