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It is easier to install hardware in Microsoft Windows XP than it is in any previous version of Windows. Technical Support for Plug and Play devices that largely configure themselves and the inclusion of more hardware drivers than ever before with Windows XP means that users are more comfortable installing hardware themselves. However, there are still many details that you must get right, and often users will call on you to help a user install and configure new hardware.
To install any new hardware, you must perform the following steps:
1. Connect the device to the computer. Sometimes, this means opening the computer case and adding new memory or an expansion card. Other times, it simply mean plugging a new device into an external port and turning the device on.
2. Install the device drivers and other software in Windows so that the operating system can recognize and communicate with the device. Windows XP may already have the necessary drivers, or you may need to supply them.
3. Test the new device to make sure that it works properly and that it does not interfere with other devices on the computer.
Although the previous steps are accurate most of the time, you will occasionally encounter a device that requires a different method. For example, some devices require that you first install the drivers and software for the device and then connect the device to the computer. You should always read the manufacturer’s instructions before installing a hardware device. If you are troubleshooting a device for a user, ask the user to locate the instructions and tell you how she installed the device.
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