JOB SHEET #1

Using Microsoft Windows XPs Verifier in Identifying Faulty Device Drivers EQUIPMENT: 1. Desktop Computer MATERIALS: 1. Device Driver Installer (optional) PROCEDURE:
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Click on Start -> Run -> Type Verifier and hit ok.

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Keep the settings on default or create a standard setting. Normally the default works fine without any changes.

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Next select the drives you want to verify on the next reboot.

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Now reboot your computer, if your computer stops with a blue screen it should display the error message with the faulty driver thats installed thats causing the issue. Next reboot the computer into safe mode and turn off the Verifier program by clicking on Start -> Run -> Type verifier/reset.

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Now simply reboot your computer again into safe mode and right click on the My Computer icon and select properties from the popup menu. You should get the System Properties Screen.

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Next click the Hardware Tab and select the Device Manager; simply select the new device by left clicking on it and then right click and select uninstall.