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What to do with a Hardware Conflict
Disabling a Device in Windows 95
To disable a device, follow these steps:
1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button,
then click Properties.
Windows 95 displays the System Properties dialog box.
2 Click the Device Manager tab.
3 Double-click the device type to display the device installed.
4 Select the device and click Remove.
A warning message asks you to confirm the device removal.
5 Click OK.
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 follow these steps:
1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button,
then click Properties.
Windows 95 displays the System Properties dialog box.
2 Click the Device Manager tab.
3 To view the device installed, double-click the device type.
4 To view the properties, double-click the device.
Windows 95 displays the Device Properties dialog box, which
provides up to three tabs to choose from:
The general tab provides basic information about the
device.
The Resources tab lists the resources assigned to the
device. If you have a device conflict, it displays in the
Conflicting device list.
If Something Goes Wrong
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