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Resolving a hardware conflict
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Resolving conflicts
There are three things you can do to resolve hardware
conflicts:
❖Disable the device.
For an older device, remove it from the computer. For a
Plug and Play device.
❖Disable another system component and use its resources
for the new device.
❖Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not
conflict. Refer to the device’s documentation for
instructions about changing settings on the device.
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the
configuration of a device.
CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager
can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who
understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of
changing them.
Disabling or enabling a device
1Click Start, click the My Computer icon with the
secondary button, then click Properties.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
2Click the Hardware tab.
3Click the Device Manager button.
4Select the specific device from the device category.