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What does a red X mark over a device icon indicate in Device Manager?
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∙ 13y ago
Red X means that particular device is disabled.
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∙ 13y agoThe device is disabled
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What symbols might device manager use to indicate a device not working?
yellow question mark.esclamation point red x on the device icon
What symbol might device manager use to indicate a device is not working?
You will see a symbol with red color cross (X mark) on the device icon which indicates that device is not working or disabled.
How do you drag photos from iphoto onto a device?
When the device is plugged into the Apple computer an icon will appear on the desktop. Open iPhoto and drag the photos to that icon. They will then be compied to that device.
How do you make Windows XP detect devices?
Open the Device Manager, right-click the computer icon, and select "Scan for hardware changes."
What steps are required for locating device drivers for a laptop?
Using WindowsXP, Vista, Windows 7 or any of the Windows Server variants, Device Manager can be located using the following methods plus a few others:Method 1Locate 'My Computer' on the desktopRight-Click the icon and select 'Manage' from the context menuIn the new window, select 'Device Manager' from the list in the left paneMethod 2Locate 'Computer' in the Start MenuRight-Click 'Computer' and select 'Manage' from the context menuIn the new window, select 'Device Manager' from the list in the left paneMethod 3 (Vista and Windows 7 Only)Open the Start MenuClick in the text entry area that currently says "Search programs and files"Type "device manager"Click on 'Device Manager' in the search results above the text entry areaMethod 4 (Vista and Windows 7 Only)Open the Start MenuLocate 'Control Panel' and click on itIn the top right-corner of the new window, locate the 'View by' optionSelect 'Small Icons' from the drop down menuLocate 'Device Manager' in the newly arranged list and double click to open itMethod 5 (Windows XP Only)Open the Start MenuLocate 'Settings' and hover your mouse cursor over it so the menu expandsClick 'Control Panel' from the expanded menuLocate 'Device Manager' in the new window and double click to open it
How do you set up mouse?
Computer/Control panel and in vista there is an icon for mouse, click there to adjust settings. Or if you have a different op, control panel, device manager, look for your mouse in list.
To protect the data on a USB storage device while removing it double-click the icon in the notification area before removing the device?
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What does WIMP stand for and what does each letter mean?
window, icon, menu, pointing device
Where is the list of all installed and known devices and indicates their status?
On your desktop, right click on the 'My Computer' icon. From the drop-down menu select 'Properties'. After that, click on the 'Hardware' tab and then select 'Device Manager'
What Windows feature walks you through the process of installing drivers for a new device?
Installation wizard, or follow this steps to use the Windows Device Manager:Open Windows Device Manager. Information about how to do this can be found on document CH000833. In the Device Manager make sure the device you're attempting to install is not already listed from past install attempts. If the device is found highlight it and remove it from Device Manager to prevent any conflicts during the install.Once Device Manager looks ok reboot the computer.As the computer is rebooting an install new hardware wizard should appear if Windows detects the new hardware using this wizard you should be able to point Windows to the folder containing your drivers either on the CD, diskette, or the folder containing the files you downloaded.If Windows does not detect any new hardware open Control Panel and double-click the Add hardware icon to run the hardware detection wizard. During the steps you will have an option to tell Windows you have a disk containing the drivers for your new hardware device, at this point Windows to the directory containing the drivers for your device.Once drivers have been installed reboot.
What are three settings you can change under Device Manager?
In order to change settings in the Device Manager, you must know how to open it up first.From: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc750187.aspx"There are two ways to open Device Manager:Right-click My Computer and choose Properties, then click the Device Manager tab.Open Control Panel, double-click the System icon, then select the Device Manager tab."From: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_dm.htm"1) Change hardware configuration settings.2) Change advanced settings and properties for devices.3) Change resource settings."Like everything else dealing with computers, you could really mess up the computer if you do not know what you are doing.From http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc750187.aspx"Be very careful when making changes in Device Manager. You may accidentally disable or change the configuration of a device so that it doesn't work properly. In turn, this may cause your computer not to boot when you restart Windows. Be sure to document all current configuration settings before making the first change to any device."The question that was asked came from Jean Andrews "Guide to Software Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting."
What is softhwere?
Software are the programs on your computer/phone or any device which you can click on an icon, that allows you to perform a task. There are some types of software which are put in place to make your device run efficiently.
