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Add New
Hardware:
When adding new hardware to your computer
including internal hardware (graphics card, cd
drive, dvd drive) and external hardware
(Printer, Camera, etc) it is best to use the
installation software that comes with the
hardware. In most cases Windows will detect the
new hardware as soon as it is plugged in.
Tip #1 - All internal hardware should
only be installed by following the directions
from the manufacture. In most cases if you do
not have the directions you can find a copy on
the manufactures website.
Tip #2 - Only Install internal Hardware
once the computer is turned off and unplugged.
To manually tell windows
that you have added new hardware follow along
- This will only work after you have installed
your hardware -
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1.) Go to your Start menu and
select "Control Panel"
2.) Change your control panel's view to classic
3.) Select "Add Hardware"
4.) Follow the easy to use wizard
5.) Select your hardware from this list (usually
will be in yellow as pictured)
6.) Windows recommends "Install the software
automatically". The other option is for more
advanced users who plan to install the drivers
for the hardware from a cd or other specific
location.
7.) Last you will receive a congratulations
screen, if you a message stating that the
software could not be installed, turn off the
computer and unplug then re-check all
connections to make certain that your hardware
is properly installed and wires are correctly in
place. Then start the computer and try again. If
the fresh reboot did not change anything refer
to your hardware directions. |
