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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
1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then
click Properties.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
2 Click the Hardware tab.
3 Click the Device Manager button.
4 Select the device, click the Action menu, and choose Disable.
A confirmation message displays.
5 Click Ye s .
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:
1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then
click Properties to display the System Properties window.
2 Click the Hardware tab.