Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition
| Hardware |
These settings help you install, configure, and troubleshoot the various hardware devices attached to your system. For details about specific hardware, try looking up the device name (e.g., "Display" or "Hard Disk").
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- Hardware, change the driver for a device
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Device Manager
right-click on device Properties Driver tab Update Driver -
- Hardware, driver information for a device
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Device Manager
right-click on device Properties Driver tab Driver Details -
- Hardware, driver signing options
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Control Panel
System Hardware tab Driver Signing -
- Hardware, enable / disable
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Device Manager
right-click on device Properties General tab Device usage -
- Hardware, install
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Control Panel
Add Hardware -
- Hardware, IRQ Steering settings
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Device Manager
Computer right-click sole entry Properties IRQ Steering tab -
- Hardware, list devices
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System Information ( winmsd.exe )
Components -
- Hardware, list drivers
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System Information ( winmsd.exe )
Software Environment -
- Hardware, list installed drivers
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See "DriverQuery" in Chapter 4.
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- Hardware, list resources used
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System Information ( winmsd.exe )
Hardware Resources -
- Hardware, places to look for drivers
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Group Policy ( gpedit.msc )
User Configuration Administrative Templates System -
- Hardware, profile settings
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Control Panel
System Hardware tab Hardware Profiles -
- Hardware, resources in use by a device
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Device Manager
right-click on device Properties Resources tab -
- Hardware, security policies
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Group Policy ( gpedit.msc )
Computer Configuration Windows Settings Security Settings Local Policies Security Options -
- Hardware, show all installed devices
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Device Manager
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- Hardware, uninstall
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Device Manager
right-click on device Uninstall -
- Hardware, Universal Plug and Play support
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Control Panel
Network Connections Advanced Optional Networking Components Networking Services