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Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not
conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for
instructions about changing settings on the device.
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the
configuration of a device.
Disabling a device
1
Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools.
2
Click the Computer Management icon.
3
Select the specific device from the device category.
4
In 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.
5
Click the icon.
You are given the option of disabling the device.
6
Click 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.
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.
If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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