3Com 3C2000 User Manual

3 Windows XP Driver Installation12Removing the Driver SoftwareWindows XP automatically detects the installation of new hardware. However,Windows XP does not automatically detect removal of driver software. You must firstuninstall the NIC driver software before physically removing the NIC from the PC.To remove the NIC driver and associated software:1 Start Windows XP and log in.You must have Network Administrator privileges to uninstall the driver software.2 Select Start, and then Control Panel.The Control Panel window appears.3 Double-click Administrative Tools, and then Computer Management.4 The Computer Management window appears. In the left window, click on the plussign (+) next to System Tools, and then click on Device Manager.5 Click Network adapters, and then right-click on the 3Com NIC that you want toremove.6 Select Uninstall.7 When the Confirm Device Removal window appears, click OK.The driver and associated software are removed from the system. You can nowshut down the system and physically remove the NIC.NOTE: You must uninstall the driver before removing the NIC and moving itto a different slot.