Toshiba A45 Series manual 210, Fixing a problem with Device Manager, Disabling a device

210	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.

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 Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Administrative Tools.

2Double-click the Computer Management icon.

3In the left pane, click Device Manager.

4Select the specific device from the device category.

5In the toolbar, look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. This is the disable feature.

6Click the icon.

You are given the option of disabling the device.

7Click yes or no, whichever is appropriate.

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.