252Chapter 16: Troubleshootingwww.gateway.comCleaning CDs or DVDsWipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product madeespecially for the purpose.Device installationYou have computer problems after adding a new deviceSometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ)conflict. Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict.To check IRQ usage in Windows XP:1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance andMaintenance.2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click DeviceManager. The Device Manager window opens.3 Click View, then click Resources by type. Double-click Interrupt request(IRQ). All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed.Help andSupportFor more information about IRQs in Windows XP, clickStart, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword IRQs in the HelpSpot Search box, then click the arrow.
