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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.
To reinstall Windows XP:
1
To reinstall Windows XP, insert the
Operating System
CD into the CD
or DVD drive.
Close any program or utility that might run after you insert the CD
into the drive.
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