Troubleshooting Hardware Installation
Windows 95 is clearly superior to Windows 3.x when it comes to installing and managing hardware, but it is not perfect. The peaceful coexistence that Windows 95 tries to foster between PnP and legacy devices can break down into bitter conflict, particularly when new legacy hardware is being installed. But Windows 95 does provide a wealth of tools for managing these conflicts when they occur. This section helps you troubleshoot hardware installation problems under Windows 95, with tips for using the Device Manager and other tools.
Understanding the Device Manager
The Device Manager displays all the system components in hierarchical format, allowing you to dig down to individual devices and subsystems. In essence, ...
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