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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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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 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel.
2 Click Performance and Maintenance, and then
Administrative Tools.
3 Click the Computer Management icon.
4 Click the Device Manager button.
5 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device
type.
6 To view the properties, double-click the device.
The operating system displays the Device Properties
dialog box, 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, multi-function drive, disk
drive, and other power-using functions.
❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device.
A Troubleshooting button is also present.
7 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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