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Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.

7. Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so you can determine what needs to be reconfigured or

removed from the Device Manager.

Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices.

8. Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the Device Manager list.

9. Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list.

The Properties window appears.

If there is an IRQ conflict, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what cards or devices are sharing the device's IRQ.

10. Resolve the IRQ conflicts.

You can also use the Windows 2000 Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter:

1. Click the Start button, and then click Help.

2. Double-click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab.

3. Double-click If you have a hardware conflict.

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