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Checking device properties
Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a
device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the
type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources
assigned to the device.
To check a device’s properties:
1
Click
Start
.
2
Click
My Computer
with the secondary button, then
click
Properties
.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3
Click the
Hardware
tab.
4
Click the
Device Manager
button.
5
To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device
type.
6
To view the properties, double-click the device.
The operating system displays the Device Properties
dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They
include:
❖
The
General
tab, which provides basic information
about the device.
❖
The
Resource
tab, which lists resources assigned to
the monitor, DVD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and other
power-using functions.
❖
The
Drivers
tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device.
A Troubleshooting button is also present.
Click
troubleshooting.
A Help and Support window for that device appears.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to
Windows
®
XP online help.
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