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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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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 Start.
2Click My Computer with the secondary button, then
click Properties.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3Click the Hardware tab.
4Click the Device Manager button.
5To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device
type.
6To 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, and other power-using functions.
❖The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by
the device.
A Troubleshooting button is also present.
7Click troubleshooting.
A Help and Support window for that device appears.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to
Windows ® XP online help.