Using The Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback; Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities; Windows Xp - Dell Inspiron 2500 Solution Manual

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Solving Problems

Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback

The Windows XP Device Driver Rollback can replace a device driver with
the previously installed version if you install a new device driver that causes
system instability. If you cannot reinstall your previous driver with the
Driver Rollback process, then use System Restore (see page57) to attempt
to return your operating system to its previous operating state before the
new device driver installation:
Click the Start button, and then right-click My Computer.
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Click Properties.
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Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
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In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the
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new driver was installed and then click Properties.
Click the Drivers tab.
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Click Roll Back Driver.
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Resolving Software and Hardware
Incompatibilities
Windows XP, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 IRQ conflicts occur if a
device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is
detected but incorrectly configured. See the following subsection that
corresponds to your operating system to check for IRQ conflicts on your
computer.

Windows XP

Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
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Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
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Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.
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4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.
Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the
conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.