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Disable another system component and use its resources for
the new device, see
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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.
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
Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then
Performance and Maintenance.
2
Click the Administrative Tools icon.
3
Click the Computer Management icon.
4
Select the specific device from the device category.
5
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.
6
Click the icon.
You are given the option of disabling the device.
7
Click yes or no, whichever is appropriate.
If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
"Fixing a problem with Device
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