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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
To check a device’s properties:
1Open the Start menu, and click Control Panel, then click
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click the Administrative Tools icon.
3Double-click Computer Management, then click
Device Manager.
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 may
include:
❖The General tab, which provides basic information
about the device.
❖The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to
the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional
external diskette drive, and other power-using
functions. This tab does not appear if the device is
not using resources.
❖The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device.
The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one
device to another. A Troubleshooting button is also
present.
6Click Troubleshoot...
A Help and Support window for that device appears.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to
Window s® XP online help.