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Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not
conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for
instructions about changing settings on the device.
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the
configuration of a device.
Disabling a device
1
Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then
Performance and Maintenance.
2
Click the Administrative Tools icon.
3
Double-click Computer Management, and then click
Device Manager.
4
Select the specific device from the device category. To
expand a device category, double-click the category.
5
In the toolbar, look to the far right for an icon of a
monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front.
This is the disable feature.
6
Click the icon.
You are given the option of disabling the device.
7
Click Yes to disable the device, or No to cancel.
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.
If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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