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4In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next.

Windows 2000

To resolve incompatibilities using Device Manager:

1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2In the Control Panel window, double-click System.

3Click the Hardware tab.

4Click Device Manager.

5Click View and click Resources by connection.

6Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ).

Incorrectly configured devices are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled.

7Double-click any device marked with an exclamation point to display the Properties window.

The Device status area in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that need to be reconfigured.

8Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from the Device Manager. See the documentation that came with the device for information on configuring the device.

To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:

1Click the Start button and click Help.

2Click 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 click Next.

Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore

The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using System Restore.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.

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