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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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6 Click the icon.
You are given the option of disabling the device.
7 Click yes or no, whichever is appropriate.
Checking device properties
Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a
device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the
type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources
assigned to the device.
To check a device’s properties:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and
Maintenance, Administrative Tools.
2 Double-click the Computer Management icon.
3 In the left pane, click Device Manager.
4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device
type.
5 To view the properties, double-click the device.
The operating system displays the Device Properties
window, which provides an array of tabs. They include:
❖ The General tab, which provides basic information
about the device.
❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to
the monitor, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW,
diskette drive, and other power-using functions.
❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device.
A Troubleshooting button is also present.
Click troubleshooting.
A Help and Support window for that device appears.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to
Windows
®
XP online help.
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