Compaq EZ Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
Quick and Easy Upgrades 5-3
Installing New Hardware
If you add new hardware such as a printer or a gamepad to your computer, you may
be prompted to insert the Windows Installation CD or diskettes. If this prompt occurs,
complete the following steps:
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next to begin installing the drivers and
files necessary to make the new hardware work.
2. Select the Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) option
and click Next.
3. Select the Specify a location option. If C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS is
not displayed in the drop-down box, either select it from the drop-down menu or
type it in the box and click Next. The Add New Hardware Wizard will begin
installing the necessary files and drivers for the new hardware.
4. When the Add New Hardware Wizard completes installing the files and drivers,
click Finish.
You may be prompted to restart your computer so that the new hardware can be
recognized by the system.