212 If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources
assigned to the device.
To check a device’s properties:
1Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and
Maintenance, and then Administrative Tools.
2Click the Computer Management icon.
3Click the Device Manager button.
4To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device
type.
5To view the properties, double-click the device.
The operating system displays the Device Properties
dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They
include:
❖The General tab, which provides basic information
about the device.
❖The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to
the monitor, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW,
diskette drive, and other power-using functions.
❖The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device.
A Troubleshooting button is also present.
Click troubleshooting.
A Help and Support window for that device appears.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to
Window s® XP online help.
❖The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to
the monitor, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW,
diskette disk drive, and other power-using functions.
❖The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device.