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Chapter 17: Troubleshooting
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To free IRQ resources for the new device in Windows XP and
Windows 2000:
1 In the Device Manager, check the device list for a resource conflict.
A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow
circle.
2 Remove the device you are trying to install, then determine which
one of the existing devices or ports you can disable.
3 Right-click the device or port you want to disable, then select Disable.
The device or port is disabled.
To free IRQ resources for the new device in Windows Me and
Windows 98:
1 In the Device Manager, check the device properties for a resource
conflict. A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in
a yellow circle.
2 Remove the device you are trying to install, then determine which
one of the existing devices or ports you can disable.
3 In the Device Manager, double-click Ports, click the port you want
to disable, then click
Properties.
4 In the Device usage area, click to select the Disabled in this hardware
profile
check box, then click OK.
Diskette drive
The diskette drive is not recognized
■ Shut down and restart your computer.
■ The diskette drive may not be completely inserted into the drive bay. Press
the drive into the bay, then try to access the diskette again.
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