Reinstalling software, Drivers, Identifying drivers – Dell Precision R5400 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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Reinstalling Software

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Reinstalling Software

Drivers

Identifying Drivers

If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the
source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver.

Microsoft Windows Vista

1 Click the Windows Vista start button

, and right-click Computer.

2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager.

NOTE:

The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an

administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your
administrator to continue.

3 Scroll down the list of devices and check for an exclamation point (a circle

with a [!]) next to the device name.

If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to
reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and
Utilities" on page 52).

Microsoft

Windows XP

1 Click Start→ Control Panel.
2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.
3 Click System.
4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.
5 Click Device Manager.

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