Compaq Notebook PC manual Adding or Removing Hardware, Adding/Removing Windows Components

The Control Panel

This section covers:

•Adding or Removing Hardware

•Adding/Removing Windows Components

•Adding or Removing Programs

Tip

If you are ever prompted for Windows 2000 CD, go to the following directory on your hard drive: C:\i386.

Adding or Removing Hardware

Most hardware devices are plug and play compliant. Windows will locate the proper device driver or prompt you to insert the media provided by your hardware manufacturer. Follow the on-screen instructions and use any diskette or CD that has been provided by your hardware manufacturer. If no diskette or CD has been provided, you may find the drivers in the following directory: C:\i386.

Adding/Removing Windows Components

To add or remove different components from Windows, complete the following steps:

1.Click the Start button, point to Settings, then to

Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Add/Remove Programs ¤ icon. A welcome dialog box is displayed.

3.Click the Add/Remove Windows Components button. The Windows Components Wizard is displayed showing the various components of your Notebook.

4.Select the component you want to configure, then click the Details button. The Component Details dialog box

is displayed.

5.Select the component(s) you want to add or remove, and click Next. The adding or removing process begins. You are alerted when it is complete.

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