5.Click View, and then click Resources by connection.
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Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.
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The Properties window appears.
10.If there is an IRQ conflict, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what cards or devices are sharing the device's IRQ. Resolve the IRQ conflicts.
You can also use the Windows 2000 Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help. Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click Windows 2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and then click Next.
Using System Restore
Windows XP and Windows Me provide a System Restore feature that allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the computer's hardware or software (including new hardware or program installations), or other system settings, have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. You can also undo the last System Restore.
System Restore automatically creates system checkpoints. You can also manually create your own checkpoints by creating Restore Points. To limit the amount of hard disk space used, older restore points will be automatically purged.
If your computer experiences an operating system problem, you can use System Restore from Safe Mode or Normal Mode to return your computer to an earlier operating state.
System Restore does not cause you to lose personal files stored in the earlier time. If you restore the computer to a point before you installed actual program again.
My Documents folder, data files, or
NOTICE: It is important to make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor changes to or recover your data files. If the original data on the hard disk is accidentally erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, you will need your backup files to recover the lost or damaged data.
System Restore is enabled on your new computer. However, if you reinstall Windows XP or Windows Me with less than 200 MB of free
Windows XP
1.Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2.Click Performance and Maintenance.
3.Click System.
4.Click the System Restore tab.
5.Make sure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.
Windows Me
1.Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
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3.Click the Performance tab.
4.Click File System.
5.Click the Troubleshooting tab, and make sure that Disable System Restore is unchecked.
Before proceeding with any System Restore function, Dell recommends that you thoroughly read Microsoft's information about using System Restore. To access this information:
1.Click the Start button, point to All Programs (Programs in Windows
2.Click Help in the
Creating a Restore Point
Using the XP System Restore Wizard
In Windows XP you can manually create restore points or you can use the System Restore Wizard to create the restore points for you. To use the System Restore Wizard, click the Start button, click Help and Support, click System Restore, and then follow the instructions on the screen. You can also create and name a restore point if you are logged on as the computer administrator or a user with administrator rights.
