Fixing A Problem With Device Manager - Toshiba Satellite 1750 User Manual

Fixing a problem with Device Manager

Device Manager provides a way to check and change the
configuration of a device.
CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device
Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more
devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for
advanced users who understand configuration parameters
and the ramifications of changing them.
Disabling a device in Windows Millennium Edition
1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then
click Properties.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
2 Click the Device Manager tab.
3 Select the device and click Properties.
A dialog box displays the device's properties.
4 In the General section of the dialog box, check the box next to
Disable in this hardware profile.
5 Click OK.
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.
If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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