Dell 1526 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista, Operating System

Manually Reinstalling Drivers

NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 171) before continuing with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125). For information about components installed on your computer, see "Front View" on page 19.

1After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the previous section, click Start , and then right-click Computer.

2Click Properties, and then click Device Manager.

3Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices).

4Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.

5Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.

6Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next.

7Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files.

8When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.

9Click Finish, and then restart your computer.

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware

Problems in the Windows Vista®

Operating System

If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista is a new operating system, so many older devices may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. Check with your hardware manufacturer for further information on their device.

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