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6 Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the Device Manager list. 7 Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list. The Properties window appears. 8 Resolve any IRQ conflicts, as described in step 5. If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that share the device's IRQ. You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, and then click the arrow to start the search. 4 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 5 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer. 6 Click Next. ® Before reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows XP System Restore (see page 50). The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours, and you will need to reinstall your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows XP operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. Advanced Troubleshooting 55

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Advanced Troubleshooting
55
6
Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the
Device Manager
list.
7
Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list.
The
Properties
window appears.
8
Resolve any IRQ conflicts, as described in step 5.
If an IRQ conflict exists, the
Device
status area in the
Properties
window reports the cards or devices that share the device's IRQ.
You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter:
1
Click the
Start
button.
2
Click
Help and Support
.
3
Type
hardware troubleshooter
in the
Search
field, and then click
the arrow to start the search.
4
Click
Hardware Troubleshooter
in the
Search Results
list.
5
In the
Hardware Troubleshooter
list, click
I need to resolve a hardware
conflict on my computer
.
6
Click
Next
.
®
Before reinstalling the Microsoft
®
Windows XP operating system to correct
a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows XP System
Restore (see page 50). The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours, and
you will need to reinstall your drivers, virus protection program, and other
software when the process is complete.
NOTICE:
The
Operating System
CD provides options for reinstalling your
Windows XP operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive.
Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system
unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
NOTICE:
To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any
virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall
Windows XP.