206 | If Something Goes Wrong |
Resolving a hardware conflict |
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 a device
1Click 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 device, click the Action menu, and choose Disable. A confirmation message displays.
5Click Yes.
Checking device properties
Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device.
To check a device’s properties:
1Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties to display the System Properties window.
2Click the Hardware tab.