92 Solving Problemsw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mResolving Software and HardwareIncompatibilitiesWindows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operatingsystem setup or is detected but incorrectly configured.To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP:1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System.3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting deviceor a red X if the device has been disabled.5 Double-click any conflict to display the Properties window.If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports thecards or devices that share the device's IRQ.6 Resolve conflicts by reconfiguring the devices or removing the devices from the DeviceManager.To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter:1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start thesearch.3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on mycomputer, and click Next.Using System RestoreThe Microsoft ® Windows ® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you toreturn your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changesto the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirableoperating state. See the Help and Support Center for information on using System Restore.To access help, see page 80.
