what types of symbols are used to indicate a problem for device manager in windows 98 or 2000?

Answer 1

In Device Manager, there generally isn't an icon to the left of any device listed there when it's functioning normally. However, if there is a probem, there will be a black circle with a yellow exclamation point in it. If the device is disabled, there will be a red X next to it.

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