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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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:
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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
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.
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XP online help.
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