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ok i have been looking on Google for a 24Bit Color SETTING Download for ATI Rage XL graphics card but no luck. Could some one could give me a link for a 24Bit color Setting for ATI rage xl please? or does ATI Rage XL dont support 24Bit color?

Help would be appreciated
,Nick Here is the download page if 24 bit is not included it will not support 24bit.

Try the 'Display Driver Bundle'--->GoHerethanks STREET. but when I tried installing the driver, an error message popped up saying "Setup requires Windows 95/98. Setup is now terminating" and i have Windows 2000. Whats with that?  Quote from: macdad- on August 06, 2008, 08:19:47 AM

thanks Street. but when I tried installing the driver, an error message popped up saying "Setup requires Windows 95/98. Setup is now terminating" and i have Windows 2000. Whats with that? 

Delete the IE icon.....

 

I do this on all my machines.   

So i just bought a Asus Eee PC 1000H with windows XP, and the wireless internet will not work.  I called teck. support and they told me to download the required Drivers, but i am not sure how to transfer them from my PC to my laptop with a USB drive and then install the drivers into the Laptop.  If anyone could help me figure this out it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!Can you wire it up?

Any error messages when you try to connect wirelessly?Well, as much as I KNOW, If you have a USB flash drive plug it in our PC, and wait for 2-3 minutes for the PC to recognize the device. (If you don't have a flash drive, skip to option 2...) Then, it should appear on "my computer" as a removable device with it's own letter. Double Click on it to open it. Then download the drivers from the website, but make sure that you choose the DESKTOP.
After download finishes, Copy/Cut the drivers from the desktop and put them on the flash with a Right CLick>Paste. Then after copying/moving finishes, use  the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on the system tray to remove your flash SAFELY. Put the flash into laptop and you're ready to open it & install.



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If you don't have a flash drive it get's a bit trickier.
First, go buy a CABLE with a USB plug on one side and on the other. Then connect the TWO PC's, and wait for them to recognize each other (use additional settings if needed). Using the internet on your PC download the drivers and then move them to the laptop's harddrive. (It should appear perfectly if you have connected everything right.) After copying finishes you can dissconnect the 2 PC's and go to your laptop to install the drivers.

So i just bought a Asus Eee PC 1000H with windows XP, and the wireless internet will not work.  I called teck. support and they told me to download the required Drivers, but i am not sure how to transfer them from my PC to my laptop with a USB drive and then install the drivers into the Laptop.  If anyone could help me figure this out it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

I recently installed Windows XP Pro (previously had Home edition) and after the clean install, I lost my sound.  In the Device Manager, the properties for the Multimedia Audio Controller says: "This device is not configured correctly. (Code 1)"  I ran Everest and it downloaded and installed Realtek, which solved that problem, but I couldn't install the driver because Windows kept giving me a message saying that the Windows Logo was not verified.  I've uninstalled Realtek and am back to square one because I can't seem to find anything that will work.

Here are the specs from Everest and I'd appreciate any help I can get!  Let me know if you need anything else.  Thanks.

    System Properties:
      Manufacturer                Gateway
      Product                         E-4000
      Operating System         Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
      OS Service Pack            Service Pack 2
      DirectX                          4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)


  [ Motherboard ]

    Motherboard Properties:
      Manufacturer                                  Intel Corporation
      Product                                           D845GRG
      Version                                           AAA81583-304

 Sound, video and game controllers:
      Audio Codecs                                  5.1.2535.0
      Legacy Audio Drivers                       5.1.2535.0
      Legacy Video Capture Devices        5.1.2535.0
      Media Control Devices                     5.1.2535.0
      Multimedia Audio Controller                       
      Video Codecs                                  5.1.2535.0

[ Sound, video and game controllers / Audio Codecs ]

    Device Properties:
      Driver Description                          Audio Codecs
      Driver Date                                   7/1/2001
      Driver Version                               5.1.2535.0
      Driver Provider                              Microsoft
      INF File                                          wave.inf
      Hardware ID                                  MS_MMACM

  [ Sound, video and game controllers / Legacy Audio Drivers ]

    Device Properties:
      Driver Description                          Legacy Audio Drivers
      Driver Date                                    7/1/2001
      Driver Version                                5.1.2535.0
      Driver Provider                               Microsoft
      INF File                                          wave.inf
      Hardware ID                                  MS_MMDRV

  [ Sound, video and game controllers / Legacy Video Capture Devices ]

    Device Properties:
      Driver Description                          Legacy Video Capture Devices
      Driver Date                                    7/1/2001
      Driver Version                                5.1.2535.0
      Driver Provider                               Microsoft
      INF File                                          wave.inf
      Hardware ID                                  MS_MMVCD

  [ Sound, video and game controllers / Media Control Devices ]

    Device Properties:
      Driver Description                          Media Control Devices
      Driver Date                                    7/1/2001
      Driver Version                                5.1.2535.0
      Driver Provider                               Microsoft
      INF File                                          wave.inf
      Hardware ID                                  MS_MMMCI

  [ Sound, video and game controllers / Multimedia Audio Controller ]

    Device Resources:
      IRQ                                               03
      Memory                                         FFA7F400-FFA7F4FF
      Memory                                         FFA7F800-FFA7F9FF
      Port                                               E080-E0BF
      Port                                               E400-E4FF

  [ Sound, video and game controllers / Video Codecs ]

    Device Properties:
      Driver Description                          Video Codecs
      Driver Date                                    7/1/2001
      Driver Version                                5.1.2535.0
      Driver Provider                               Microsoft
      INF File                                          wave.inf
      Hardware ID                                  MS_MMVID
Is it onboard or a card?I'm not sure.  How would I check?If its a laptop I may not be able to help,  if its a tower LOOK at the back if its lower down its a card if it higher its on board.It's a tower and it's higher up. Quote

message saying that the Windows Logo was not verified

downloaded and installed Realtek, which solved that problem

I have two hard drives (2x MAXTOR 7Y250M0). I can see both drives in device manager (both say working properly) but i don't know how to USE my second one for storage. My computer only shows one hard drive (C). How can i switch my other drive to be a seperate storage drive (D)?

Thank YouWhat Operating System?

What is the total capacity of Drive C?is the master set to cable select, and the slave set to slave? if you look at the hd's label it should tell you how to CHANGE the setting.

ps: wrong forum.Operating system: Microsoft Windows xp Media center 2002 SERVICE pack 2
Capacity (C): 250GB/ 239359MB

There is no settings info on the HD

How do i set to "cable select"?

Also, When in setup utility it only has options for SATA MASTER 1, 2, 3, and 4. No options for slaveI don't know about you but 250GB sounds like a pretty rounded number to me.
Can you confirm there are 2 hard drives in your computer. (open it up) Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 05, 2008, 08:58:26 PM

I don't know about you but 250GB sounds like a pretty rounded number to me.
Can you confirm there are 2 hard drives in your computer. (open it up)

coud anyone send me a link for the driver of wireless, for hp presario b1293tu... thanks in advance.... http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&dlc=en&product=3739712&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USENi already try that ONE...but it does not work..... do you have any idea where to find a driver for dis laptop... the os is windows xp pro.... the chipset is intel... Quote from: daryllsilorio on July 16, 2008, 02:58:02 AM

i already try that one...but it does not work..... do you have any idea where to find a driver for dis laptop...

Re-install the motherboard drivers first from the Driver CD that shipped with the laptop...
Then power down and re-boot and try the new dnetwork drivers again.

I was trying to fix the DISPLAY on my computer and DELETED the monitor driver. Now the monitor turns on but does not display anything - black SCREEN.  During start up I can F1 and the screen displayes stuff (real techy)  How can I get my monitor back?  (Yes - I have just enough computer knowledge to make me stupid)  Re-boot into Safe MODE and re-install your DRIVERS...
Bet you won't do that again...

Someone please help before I throw this thing out the window.  I got the dv9627 and it had Vista- friend of mine said reinstall XP and it'll run better- little did I know that it isn't that  easy.  I finally got most of the things working right, but still have a problem with the ethernet network controller.  don't know how the heck to get that [email protected]$ exclamation point to go away. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

 Maybe HERE
Driver - Network I have a pavilion as well and I lost internet and couldnt get it back but I found out it is a driver.
I don't know where to get the driver but look around and you'll find it. Quote

friend of mine said reinstall XP and it'll run better

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friend of mine said reinstall XP and it'll run better

I'd avoid this kind of advices.

I confirmed with a former HP tech that HP and many other manufacturers have started creating 1 or 2 hidden partitions on their drives and preloading the computers with adware. This is their right, and it's my right to take their adware off, once I've paid for and own the hardware. (Incidentally, this is also appearing in bare hard drives and USB drives. I strongly recommend repartitioning and reformatting any drive before it is first used.)

Adware on a hidden partition would never be seen...this doesn't make sense.

Also i don't believe it is their right to install anything not neccessary for the machine to function properly, so i agree with you there but i think partitioning and formatting a brand new drive is a bit drastic for the ordinary user...

As far as bare hard drives and USB drives coming with adware preloaded, I have received 2 of the first and 1 of the second. Maybe you will be lucky and maybe I'm paranoid, but I'd rather be paranoid than have to spend a few hours cleaning adware off my computer.

I wouldn't take the word of an HP tech if my life depended on it...again if it's on a hidden partition it's not gonna be seen  ....period.

As far as bare hard drives and USB drives coming with adware preloaded, I have received 2 of the first and 1 of the second. Maybe you will be lucky and maybe I'm paranoid, but I'd rather be paranoid than have to spend a few hours cleaning adware off my computer.

This has never happened to me with either.

Adware on a hidden partition would never be seen...this doesn't make sense.

Also i don't believe it is their right to install anything not necessary for the machine to function properly, so i agree with you there but i think partitioning and formatting a brand new drive is a bit drastic for the ordinary user...

okay, my mother board is a MSI K8N Neo v2.0 H i tried using MSI's LiveUpdate thing to flash my BIOS there was an error during the Flashing and now my computer doesnt start. it gives me the option to put in a Floppy Disk but hat should be on this Floppy Disk to save my computer? the BIOS the old BIOS (which idk what my old bios was) or what? and as everything else for my computer i dont have the installation disk its with my bro in Japan. What do i do? Please Help. Thank You in advance.Why on earth were you flashing the BIOS ? ?
You will need the original Driver CD for that MBoard...perhaps your Brother will ship it to you or MSI will send you one....
HOPE you've learned your lesson.I'm assuming that when the BIOS flash died, it partially corrupted your BIOS, but left enough running that the floppy works. If this is not so, then my advice is worthless, however in that case, so is the advice of the PREVIOUS respondent.

I suggest you go to another computer, login to the MSI SITE and look around for a non-live BIOS flash utility as well as a copy of whatever BIOS you should be using. There is no reason to believe that both the flash utility and the BIOS itself will not fit on a single floppy. (Most BIOSes are less than 512 K in size.)

Build a BOOT floppy, put the flash utility and the BIOS on it, reboot your SYSTEM and sacrifice a virgin to the Computer Gods in hopes that everything will work. (Or send her to me.)

In the case of BIOSes, unless you are ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that you have a problem which can only be fixed by reflashing the BIOS, you should never reflash the BIOS. All too often people who do this WIND up buying a new motherboard. I hope things work out for you.

Toad

My computer has no sound but i can watch and hear TV with no problem. I cannot hear any music from CD or DVD. When i check the device manager the drivers are said to be working properly. I tried to download the drivers but when i install, in between the process the installation stops and "drivers not found, restart the computer" message appears on the screen. When i download they say here are downloading error. My specifications are:
OS Name   Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version   5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer   Microsoft Corporation
System Name   CIRU
System Manufacturer   D850GB
System Model   GB85010A
System Type   X86-based PC
Processor   x86 Family 15 Model 0 Stepping 10 GenuineIntel ~1395 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date   Intel Corp. GB85010A.86A.0058.P12.0104021715, 4/2/2001
SMBIOS Version   2.3
Windows Directory   C:\WINDOWS
System Directory   C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device   \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale   United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer   Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
User Name   CIRU\MR.KARANJA
Time Zone   Pacific Standard Time
Total Physical Memory   256.00 MB
Available Physical Memory   72.64 MB
Total Virtual Memory   2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory   1.96 GB
Page File Space   618.08 MB
Page File   C:\pagefile.sys


sound device

Name   YAMAHA Native DS1 WDM Driver
Manufacturer   Yamaha
Status   OK
PNP Device ID   PCI\VEN_1073&DEV_000D&SUBSYS_000D1073&REV_03\4&11CD5334&0&50F0
Memory Address   0xFEAF0000-0xFEAF7FFF
IRQ Channel   IRQ 11
Driver   c:\windows\system32\drivers\ds1wdm.sys (5.1.2501.0 built by: WinDDK, 326.38 KB (334,208 bytes), 6/11/2007 4:19 PM)
   
Name   YAMAHA Legacy DS1 WDM Driver
Manufacturer   Yamaha
Status   OK
PNP Device ID   DS1\LEGACY\5&30A2935F&0&0000
I/O Port   0x00000220-0x0000022F
I/O Port   0x00000330-0x00000331
I/O Port   0x00000388-0x0000038B
Driver   c:\windows\system32\drivers\ds1wdm.sys (5.1.2501.0 built by: WinDDK, 326.38 KB (334,208 bytes), 6/11/2007 4:19 PM)

What should i do?Do you have TV tuner card?
If you have a DVD drive, can you play a DVD with sound?
 Have you tried a different set of speakers? Quote

I tried to download the drivers but when i install

I downloaded windows xp and went into general info.  USB PORTS, sound card, modem, etc. are not installed.  What am I doing wrong. Thanks!Do you mean "installed" XP ? ?

Install your motherboard drivers...they should be on a CD that shipped with the MACHINE. Quote from: patio on July 30, 2008, 01:08:30 PM

Do you mean "installed" XP ? ?

Install your motherboard drivers...they should be on a CD that shipped with the machine.

i recently bought a new mp3 player but it is not DETECTED by my computer at all when connected via usb. i have tried everything, different ports, uninstalling usb drivers ETC but nothing has worked and it is really annoying. my old mp3 player works just fine but my friends DOESNT and neither does another one i bought. The port ISNT physically damaged as my old one works and i have no idea what to do.


any help would be jolly good

thanksWhat OS do you have?
What model of MP3 player is it?  Does your friend have the same model?
Do any other USB devices work properly, or do they give you trouble as well?  You said your old MP3 player still works?
Have you tried your MP3 player on another computer?

I don't really know if this is possible..
but if anyone came across a driver for Windows 95+
that enables any USB device through the PS/2 port..
(Using a PS/2 to USB converter).

I want to use a USB SanDisk ImageMate CompactFlash
on my old notebook PC.. there are no USB ports. If there
is a such driver like this.. it may come in handy to transfer
files onto this laptop.. (in large quantities).This is not available.... The PS2 ports will only support ASCII and X & Y Mouse ( encoder wheel position counts ) and left right clicks etc.

The PS2 to USB plugs that you refer to will convert a backwards compatible Keyboard or Mouse to work on a PS2 port, but the Flash Media will not work in this manner. Also not all USB Mice and Keyboards wil work on these converters. The chipset in the mouse or keyboard has to support powering off of the PS2 port and then translating communications in Classic PS2 communication mode vs USB BUS communications.

If you had all the money in the world though, you could put together a contraption that would mount the Flash drive and then pass the connunications ( slowly) through ASCII and then decode the ASCII at the other end on the Windows 95B box, but its not worth the hassle.

Windows 95 also has very limited USB support. If you get a USB mouse to work on it, your having a GOOD day. Windows 98SE had better, but still limited support. The best support for flash media is Windows 2000 or newer OS.

Best bet would be to network the laptop via Ethernet if it has a PCMCIA slot that is older non-32-bit, or serial network through Null Cable, or Parallel LPT network setup....Or sneaker network ( copy files to floppy back and forth between systems ) ok as long as you dont hit files exceeding 1.44MB and you have 2 clean healthy floppy drives that are not filled with LINT from years of no use.

I have used both the serial and parallel method before for networking old laptops to new computers. The biggest problem is that most newer computers dont havefloppy drives or serial ports and LPT ports are also a dying feature on new systems.

Transfers for LPT communications is about 1.2k baud, and you can crank the serial connection up to around 115k if you have a null cable and serial ports available at both systems. If wanting to access this data from more than 1 system, you will need to go Ethernet.

Actually, Thanks for the info..
=) It HELPS.. I have already tried the
LPT direct cable connection method..

No luck. -.-
I have GOT the floppy drive
to work a bit.. though it only
handles one of my floppy disks..
(Strange?)

I do not own a null modem cable.. =(
Grr. I guess I will just use the split file
method.. =(

I've been getting this error since the guy NEXT door "fixed" my comp. I only get it while I'm playing Warcraft.

 "Display Driver has stopped responding and has RECOVERED
Driver IGFX has stoped responding but has recovered"

I also cannot MAXIMISE video like say on Youtube. It all started after he mesed with whatever and I suspect both these issues have the same culprit, but I know jack about computers. Any help would be greatly appreciated as it's cuting into my gaming! =) Thanks in advance.



Oh it is Vista Business, if that helps any.The error "display driver igfx has stopped responding and has FULLY recovered" is an extremely common issue with Vista and can happen with any video card installed.........

READ reply 3 at the below site.

http://www.techsupportforum.com/gaming-forum/pc-gaming-support/156379-dsplay-driver-igfx-has-stopped-responding-has-fully-recovered.htmlThank much. =)

I have TRIED updating my intergrated Radeon XPRESS 200M drivers from the official AMD website twice now; upon downloading the drivers and restarting I am greeted by the blue screen of death. After using my Windows installation disk I used system restore which seems to have got everything working again. Any ideas on how I can update this driver without encountering these problems?

System Specifications:
1.50GHz
768MB RAM
Radeon XPRESS 200M

OS:
Windows Vista Ultimate SP1

I am on a TOSHIBA Satellite M50 laptop.Why do you need to update those drivers?Any error messages? Can you recall what the BSOD said?The BSoD lasted for what I'd estimate was less than an eigth of a second. I didn't get to see a glimpse of what the error contained.

I need to update these drivers for certain games I play. Now, after the system restore I am left with the default Microsoft Corporation GDI Generic.

My current graphics card problems were identified by the games client.

The problems are:

Software Rasteriser
Unsupported OpenGL Version
No Multi-Texturing
Insufficient Texture Units
No Extended Multi-Texturing

I have been to toshiba.com but it seems they do have not released drivers that are compatible with Vista.

Best regards,
JAMES. Quote

they do have not released drivers that are compatible with Vista.

I'm wanting to get a laptop, but I will be downgrading to XP. I was looking at the Inspiron 1525 so Does anyone know if it has the correct drivers for Windows XP?? I need to know 100% sure, because I will be buying it and if it cannot be downgraded I will be sooo angry, becuz I HATE Vista!!Thanks Google (as in the website)  P
Found this:

HTTP://jigar-mehta.blogspot.com/2008/02/where-are-xp-drivers-for-dell-inspiron.html

I don't think you will encounter any errors. This I upgraded this Lenovo Laptop to Windows XP. Drivers were fine.You can also get the drivers directly from Dell.Just choose the XP Operating
system.

--->GoHere Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 25, 2008, 03:56:49 PM

This I upgraded this Lenovo Laptop to Windows XP. Drivers were fine.

You can also get the drivers directly from Dell.Just choose the XP Operating
system.

--->GoHere

I would DLoad the drivers now and burn them to CD....don't wait until the XP install to do so...you may not be able to connect without the drivers.

I was getting rid of some old extras in my MEMORY and oops...I deleted my driver to my speakers and I have no sound and no idea were to get a driver so I can reinstall them.  please help Go do Device Manager. (Right Click My Computer --> Properties --> Hardware Tab)
Are there any yellow question or exclamation marks anywhere?yes, i do not have the disk anymore, and it SAYS I cannot roll back the driver and no driver is found.  I also have the plug n play, but that is asking where to look to find the driver.  i am guessing that a full system restore may be neededDLoad install and run Everest Home...FREE.
It will tell you about every component in that MACHINE. Quote

i am guessing that a full system restore may be needed

My home computer is down!

I don't know where else to go!  I switched from ATT Dial-Up to ComCast.  I started losing my signal so they did a re-wire. I've been four Modems to make sure that was not the problem.  I'm not receiving a IP Address is the problem.  I have a DELL 8300, I've never had a router, there are no more computers in the house, I've done all the IPConfig/renew and /release stuff and finally the ComCast guys said they don't know what the problem is and "I'm sorry."  They were able to hhok up their ComCast laptop and get online but when they unplugged I still can't receive an IP Address.

It WORKED briefly on an earlier ComCast visit and a friend suggested I check for Windows updates.  So I downloaded a huge SP-3 file?  That updated but when I tried to do some other things the siganl went out and some little DOS window popped up quickly saying ACCESS IS DENIED several times.

Did I accidentally un-install something maybe?

Please HELP if you can!I'd get a Router and use that as your DHCP service to serve up your IP to your SYSTEM. This will also act as a front line for security to prevent an easy attack as long as you dont open up ports through port forwarding etc and just go with the basic setup and CHANGE its default password. Then follow these steps.

1.) Shut everything off, computer, router, and modem.

2.) Turn Modem on and wait about 30 seconds.

3.) Turn router on and wait about 30 seconds.

4.) Turn computer on and upon logging in wait about 20 seconds for your system to pick up an IP from the routers DHCP lease.

5.) Try to get on the internet now, and you should be able to as long s the Modem passed a single IP as it should have from Comcast ISP to the router, and the router gateways that out through its DHCP.

*** Make sure network settings are all set to dynamic including the DNS setting. Your computer will have to connect via Ethernet Cat5 cable to the router and ethernet cable between the modem and the router. If you are currently connected via USB to the modem, do away with that connection means as for it will just be a constant headache and load on your system to translate the USB bus daat packets, which will put a load on your PC.

Cheap router will be around $40 to $70, and cat 5 cables vary in cost on length, but be sure to get Patch Cable and not Cross Over Cables!!!

Good Luck!Could this be related to Zone Alarm?

I just bought an Acer Aspire 6920G (Windows Vista) I'm trying to install some games onto it. I was installing the Sims 2 and then it it froze up. So I restarted the computer. Later on I tried to install it again but whenever it read the disk it didn't read it as Sims 2 ... it was just a disk. When I tried to start it up through the computer panel it asks me to label the disk and THINKS that the disk is blank (although it shows that there is 0MB free). I've been trying other disks and the same thing happens to them. It is definitely not the actual game disk, cause I've tried it on my other computers and it works fine there.

Any ideas on how I can fix this?

thanks.How is the CD/DVD drive being reported in Device Manager ? ?
Any yellow !'s there ? ?
Is this a copy of the game or originals ? ?Also...

Try one of these:
1. HTTP://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. http://aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip
or...
3. GO to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.

Firmware refers to what component?
a. hard drives
b. floppy drives
c. BIOS
d. RAM

The question is asked in my interview:
 
I think BIOS is CORRECT ,am I?We don't HELP with job interviews.
Perhaps if you don't know the answer you should consider a different job, or at least trying to search it on the INTERNET first.
Topic LOCKED.

I'll TRY and give you as MUCH info as I know...

A couple of weeks ago we had a virus on the computer (not sure what it was sorry) but we had it repaired and all seemed fine.  But now whenever I am trying to burn my music to CD it's jumping and stuttering.  Burning it is no problem, that still works, but it's when I play the CD that it jumps.  I've tried using Realplayer and Roxio, different brand cd-r and trying them in different CD players(thought as first it was my CD player) but nothing changes.  Is it a problem with the CD-RW?

Any ideas?? Really appreciate any help

ThanksIt could be the burner itself...
DOUBLE check all connections are secure.
Remove it in Device Manager and re-boot ...Windows will re-install it automatically.
Finally try it in another machine...if it exhibits the same SYMPTOMS after all this the drive is bad.

Good Luck.Thanks, that seems to have solved the problem!   Excellent...Welcome to CH !...but, what exactly did solve the problem?I removed it in device manager and re-booted and it's WORKING fine.Thanks

I was given 2, 64MB USB flash STICKS, Hitachi Data SYSTEMS USB 64MB with S/Ns, and a driver mini-cd. Unfortunately, I LOST the cd when I moved, before I had a chance to install the driver.

Does anyone know of a universal USB driver that handles most/all of these USB drives, or a tool that identifies more specs on the drive? All I found online was a Win98 USB patch and a USB device viewer from Microsoft. Hitachi's site and all other forums I've searched didn't have anything. TIAWell.... You should ONLY have to use the CD if you are running an operating system below Windows 98...

[glb]Flame[/glb] Quote from: Cballero on February 22, 2005, 02:07:36 PM

I was given 2, 64MB USB flash sticks, Hitachi Data Systems USB 64MB with S/Ns, and a driver mini-cd. Unfortunately, I lost the cd when I moved, before I had a chance to install the driver.

Does anyone know of a universal USB driver that handles most/all of these USB drives, or a tool that identifies more specs on the drive? All I found online was a Win98 USB patch and a USB device viewer from Microsoft. Hitachi's site and all other forums I've searched didn't have anything. TIA

Quote from: Cballero on February 22, 2005, 02:07:36 PM

I was given 2, 64MB USB flash sticks, Hitachi Data Systems USB 64MB with S/Ns, and a driver mini-cd. Unfortunately, I lost the cd when I moved, before I had a chance to install the driver.

Does anyone know of a universal USB driver that handles most/all of these USB drives, or a tool that identifies more specs on the drive? All I found online was a Win98 USB patch and a USB device viewer from Microsoft. Hitachi's site and all other forums I've searched didn't have anything. TIA

What the heck? This thread is over 3 years old... 

What the heck? This thread is over 3 years old... 

i have a Lexmark P4350 a friend gave me but don't have the disk,  and  the insall wizzard can't find the driver for it  os xp home sp2 if anyone can help please REPLY thankshttp://search.lexmark.com/printer/US/en/22D0000I'm  stupid i admit it, but i FOLLOWED the link DOWNLOADED the file started the install and the notepad KEEPS coming up what do i do now?Option Explicit   
DIM objWshShell, Fs, folder, drive, driversetup, driver,appsetup, Windir, attrfolder, attrfile   
Set objWshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") 
Set Fs = WScript.CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") 
Set Folder = Fs.GetSpecialFolder(2)
Set Drive  = Fs.GetDrive(Fs.GetDriveName(Folder))
driversetup = "install\lxcefire.exe -LANGUAGE=ENGLISH -nolicense" 
objWshShell.Run driversetup, 1, true
driver = Drive.DriveLetter + ":\temp\{9F5FBC24-EFE2-4f90-B498-EC0FB7D47D15}\lxce\lxceinst.exe -nolicense -LANGUAGE=ENGLISH"
objWshShell.Run driver, 1, true 
appsetup = "Applications\setup.exe"   
objWshShell.Run appsetup, 1, true 


this is what keeps coming up on the notepad,what do i need to do from here?
any ideas? i don't know what to dohttp://downloads.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/downloads.cgi?ccs=229:1:0:479:0:0&searchLang=en&os_group=WinXP&target=

Hi,

Just wanted to ask if anyone can recommend any good freeware/shareware programs that will scan my system, accurately tell me what drivers are out of date, and will either download the relevant new drivers or provide links to the new drivers.

Some of these programs will also backup my drivers as a zip file in case I need to rollback a driver to an earlier version. A lot of these programs are trial programs and want purchasing before becoming fully functional, at a cost of $30 or more.

I just tried one of these - UNIBLUE DriverScanner (same company behind RegistryBooster 2, SpeedUpMyPC). Anyone tried it and can recommends it?

Also, from reading this forum, i am also now looking at the freeware DriverMax program.

A capable program that can do this task accurately, WOULD take the time and effort out of TRAWLING the web, looking for updated drivers for my system.If it's not broken, don't fix it!
Normally, LEAVE drivers alone, unless there is something wrong with them.

As for drivers backup, and restore, get DriverMax: http://www.innovative-sol.com/drivermax/

My grandson's computer was built for him.   We just replaced the hard drive and installed 2000.  The picture on the screen is kind of shattered and difficult to read.  The only writing we can see on the video card is "GREV" and I can't find any manufacturer with that name.   Can you give me any info?Can you try another MONITOR?

Quote

The only writing we can see on the video card is "GREV" and I can't find any manufacturer with that name.

Hi,

i have lost access to a NETWORK drive K, how do i regain access to this network drive? im using windows xp.Two ways you could regain the access to your network drive.

1- BROWSE through "My Network Places" and after finding the network drive, right CLICK on the computer and "Map" it as "K" drive.

or

2- GO to START / type in CMD and click on Enter -> in DOS prompt type in

net use K: \\name_of_the_computer_you want_to_access\folder name and of course you will need the correct user name and password to map to remote computer.


Cheers

hi,
 i recently installed ubuntu7.04 in my laptop. but the audio is not WORKING.
 it SEEMS like many people hav this problem. i tried to get help from previous FORUM posts, but nothing worked for me.

please help!


Without any info on the machine itself i'm AFRAID it's just guesswork at this point....
But going out on a limb i would guess you need Linux drivers for whatever machine that is...

Hi all, My DESK top computer tries to boot up windows XP and as soon as its done it restarts and I get sorry windows had to restart DUE to a power cut,etc and to reboot, reboot to last known changes, Safe boot.
I tryed the safe boot and the screen filles up with alot of drivers names etcand restarts to the same page above. Once in while trying to get this to load I did finaly get to read the blue screen of death, it said windows had to shut down to protect it.

I tryed the reboot CD for this computer and when it gets to the partion to load on I have a E - with about 500mb room on it and instead of the C being the next one, it say's unknown. I can not load a new XP over it or delete it, so it seems my C drive has been changed to unknown? 

So as far as I can see I have no way to switch it back becaues the computer won't stay on long enough for me to do anything, unless the reboot CD is in, but like I said It won't reload a windows XP.



Can you use a floppy boot disk? You need to run fdisk.

Look Here Also Super Fdisk 1.0  .See below link.   


http://www.majorgeeks.com/Super_Fdisk_d4985.html Street1,
This computer didn't come with with floppy drive. I have one sitting around and can put it in but will it work due to not being able to get to a POINT to read new hardwear? How big is the file and will it fit on a portable USB drive? thanksIf you have a regular floppy drive you can use just the
Win 98 SE bootdisk.This program will write the boot disk for
you.----->Here

That should solve your problem with fdisk.street1 the WinME is a better choice as it will recognise today's larger HDD's...
It still fits on a floppy as well.Thanks guys but I have try ed many ways to download and use above and it not working. Is there a PC softwear I can buy that will over ride this and get me to change this drive back to C to save my newer stuff, like any of the REG cleaners , etc ?

 Unless there is another way to get into this computer to change it with out taking it to a repair store and why will they be able to get it back to normal if no programs are out there? thanks very much for your time on this matter. Cheers.

computer is custom,and i just install windows xp HOME edition,SP2


the motherboard is IWILL,and the model number is kk266

it should be a c-media,i just want my sound,helpGoogle took .013 to find their site...DLoad and install your MBoard drivers from Heresorry,i want the DIRECT link, 2 the direct download,i can't find my motherbord,on the site

Hi everyone,

I'm not sure how STUPID this is because this is the FIRST time I'm experimenting with RAID controllers...

So I'm trying to create a sysprep image and I want to add a SATA controller driver for a "Maxtor 6V080E0, 80GB, SATA, 3.0Gb" hard disk. The thing is, I have had no luck in finding the drivers on the net and I'm starting to wonder if I have some FUNDAMENTAL fact wrong or summat.

Any clues on how I can get 'em??

ThanksFind out which MBoard you have and travel to their SITE for the proper SATA/Raid drivers.

DLoad and run Everest Home from majorgeeks to find out which MBoard you have...Thanks patio ... that worked out greatYou are more than Welcome...stop by anytime.

I have a NEW dell with vista cannot conect to TESCO broadband they sent me a DISC driver to download from sonic solutions still not working driver not compatable can someone TELL me how to remove the driver thanks1) Add Remove Programes

2) System Restore

3) Device manager/rollback driver

Try 3 FIRST

Hello everyone. I'm having a problem installing a SOUND driver on my sisters computer. Every time I go to install it I get blue screen. She has a Dell Dimension 5200. I have attached a PICTURE of the blue screen error report. Maybe some of you can read it a little better then me. The driver I'm installing is WDM_A398 from realtek's site. I'm almost positive it's the right driver.

I have also downloaded the zip file so I could go into device manager, update driver and point to the files that I need. That also crashes the system. It's on board sound by the way. Another thing I have TRIED is just doing a complete windows update. It seems to download that sound driver but doesn't implement for some reason. This is a new OS install.

Any help that or clues to what the problem is WOULD be GREAT!

Thanks.   What OS is this computer using?  XP?
Does it have the original soundcard?
My guess would be that you're installing the wrong driver.  According to the Dell site, this is the proper audio driver:

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/downloads/en/downloads_splash?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~mode=popup&file=165080

Someone will hopefully come along shortly who can provide further input/advice.Thanks for the input. I'll try that as soon as I can. It's running XP Pro and It's the original motherboard with onboard sound card.According to the Mothership it can be caused from anything to hardware incompatibility to faulty device drivers as CBMatt mentioned above.
Dell's are finicky. You should only use Dell drivers.

MY COMPUTER IS CD-ROM AND DVD-ROM
THERE IS ONLY CD-DRIVE ICON IN MY COMPUTER FOLDER
WHEN I PUT A DVD INTO THE DRVIE
THE ERROR MESSAGE
"PLEASE INSERT A DISK IN F:DRIVE" APPERAS
SO PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO ACCESS  MY DVD-ROM
SO THAT I CAN CREATE AN ICON OF DVD-ROM IN MY MYCOMPUTER FOLDERPlease lose the capitals.
When did this start, and what happened before it started?
How many drives do you have in that PC?
Do any of them WORK with any media?

how do u CHANGE the NAME of a driver?
for example: DEVICE=C:\CD-ROM\MITSUMI.SYS /D:MTMIDE01 to DEVICE=C:\CD-ROM\MITSUMI.SYS /D:MTMIDE000036

because i cannot install a game as the name of my cd rom (as my computer reads it) is CD1, and the name overlaps with a file in the game CD1.ifo, which causes problems when installing. i understand that the change can easily be MADE in config.sys and autoexec.bat but i am using windows xp, how do u do it?The below website seems to be what your hunting.

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1029933781Wonder if the advice helped you any. :-?

Not Again!

I got a new CD drive right but i dont wana put it in because ill have to take my whole COMP apart.  But the CD drive i have now will read a blank disc but it wont LET me open it.  Like its not on the E: drive.  Ask someone you know to help show you how to replace the unit...it's not that difficult.
As always when working inside the case remove all power sources and take ESD precautions.
Sounds like the other unit is wonked anyway.Usually a cdrom has a small hole for emergency eject in case the device fails. Take a needle or small pin, which fits into there and press until you feel resistance and the cd is released.

The hole is usually just below the SLIDE out tray.

Is this part of your problem?

If you got a new CD drive simple install instructions come
with it.

If that is a problem for you then patio gave the only
reasonable answer. IMDO.
I guess I have to ask why did you get it if you don't plan to install it?Well my friend gave it to me for free.  It not that the CD wont eject its that it doesnt show up in any of my drives on my computer.  I showes the little cd thing next to the mouse when i put it in but still nothing.  This is only for blank CDs though.  It will read CDs with stuff on it though.Is the one presently in your computer a regular CD-Rom,or a writer? Quote

This is only for blank CDs though.  It will read CDs with stuff on it though.

Hi,

I have an HP pavilion a810n (about 3 yrs OLD) and the dvd writer (hp 630c) isn't working. OS is Windows XP.  I haven't used it in a while, and now the light doesn't come on and it won't open or close.  It is like the computer isn't reading it at all, but when I try to troubleshoot, in Device Manager, it says the 'device is working properly'.  I have tried uninstalling the hardware, but no change.  I took the tower shell off to make sure it was plugged in, and it is.  Is there anything else I can try before going out to buy a new driver?  Do you need any more specific computer info for this?Burners usually last about 1 to 3 years and then DIE.
Usually the optics die before the mechanical part dies but it can go either way.
You COULD try removing it in Device Manager...it should be automatically re-installed by XP on re-boot.
If this doesn't work swapping it into another machine should confirm if it is really dead...Thanks Patio,

I had already uninstalled the driver, but that didn't work.  When it booted up again, the driver was there as before, but still no life, despite the troubleshooting telling me it was 'working properly'.  I tried a 2nd time, same thing.  Drivers only last 1-3 years?  Isn't that kind of pathetic?  

Thanks for your help tho'Well they actually used to last longer but this is the trend i've been seeing in the last 4 or 5 years.

newegg.com will sell you a brand new DVD burner for about 40 bucks shipped...not a bad deal. Quote

Thanks Patio,

I had already uninstalled the driver, but that didn't work.  When it booted up again, the driver was there as before, but still no life, despite the troubleshooting telling me it was 'working properly'.  I tried a 2nd time, same thing.  [highlight]Drivers only last 1-3 years?[/highlight]  Isn't that kind of pathetic?  

Thanks for your help tho'

My Flash Drive was working perfectly fine yesterday when I used it for my research paper. Today I went to plug it into my computer and instead of getting a solid red light, my light blinks very faintly. I tried using it on my mother's computer and it did the same thing. Both computers are XP and I noticed on her computer where the port would recognize that the driver was installed but when entering "My Computer" it will show that the port is available until you try to open it, in which case an error box pops up stating to insert a device into the port. Is something loose or is did my Flash Drive malfunctioned and died on me? Better yet, is there anyway that I can retrieve my projects off my Flash Drive (I need them for my college courses). If you have any INFORMATION please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you in advance!!
Are you using them on USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) ports?

It seems like the flash drive is dying, did you drop or otherwise crush it?Not that I know of... It's about 2 years old though and I do keep it on my key chain so that I don't lose it (again). Do you know if there is any way that I can retrieve any of the information cause it holds all of my presentations for my Business classes...? :-?A data RECOVERY company might be able to do it for you, but it's going to be costly if it's even possible.

CRAPOLIA!! Well I guess I better start trying to relocate my info and reconstruct my PRESENTATION all over again... Thanks for your help...   If ya hear of something cheaper lemme know...Are you sure you've used it on PCs that were able to supply the USB port with enough power?

You need at least USB 2.0 Hispeed and it is best to use the USB ports directly attached to the motherboard. Make certain no other USB devices are attached to any USB ports and try again.Well I've always used it on my computer for as long as I have had both (my computer is older than my TD) but lately my mom's computer has been giving me messages stating that there is not enough memory SPACE on the Local Drive, but that wouldn't affect my TD on my computer too would it? Quote

Well I've always used it on my computer for as long as I have had both (my computer is older than my TD) but lately my mom's computer has been giving me messages stating that there is not enough memory space on the Local Drive, but that wouldn't affect my TD on my computer too would it?

Ok I tried the ones in the back and it had a stronger light but it still blinked out. The computer still found the device but it can't read anything from it (I get the "new device found" message but when I try to open it, I get "Please insert hardware"). I'm gonna try it tomorrow up at the college and see if I can get any better luck... til then I'm putting my stuff on my back up 128TD

If someone can help me, you will be my hero, because I have been trying to figure out how to solve my problem most of last night, and all this morning. I will try to give as much info as I can. My video card is an Intel 82914G/GV/910GL, which I recently updated to v. 6.14.10.4670. I believe I updated it in August. Previously, I had played Sid Meier's Pirates and Zoo Tycoon 2 on my computer without any problems. It was when I installed another game that was having problems that I chose to update my drivers. For some reason (I can't remember even doing it, to tell you the truth) I had disabled the video driver. Anyway, last night I tried playing Zoo Tycoon 2, and at FIRST it wouldn't open. That's when I discovered the driver had been disabled. I enabled it and the game opened fine, but the MOUSE cursor is absent unless I am scrolling, in which case it blinks rapidly while it moves. I tested Pirates this morning, and it's the same thing. I should add that I have not played either of these games since updating my drivers (prior to last night and today, I mean). In addition, yesterday afternoon, prior to enabling the driver, I downloaded and used Google Earth. I did NOT have the driver enabled, because I hadn't noticed, but everything seemed to work fine while in the program. AFTER I enabled the driver, the cursor did the same thing in Google Earth as it does in the two games. So it seems that the driver is the key here.

I tried updating my mouse drivers to see if it would help, but it doesn't seem to. I am so sick of fiddling, and I'm afraid I may have unknowingly done something I shouldn't have. All the help pages I've spent the last several hours perusing have been useless to me.

I know I should not need to buy a new graphics card, because everything worked fine before (I specifically tested these two particular games when I got my computer). My computer is a Compaq Presario SR1430NX Pentium 4 running o/s XP home edition with sp2. If you need to know anything else, I will oblige any way I can.

Thanks for your time...

CharTry another mouse...this one isn't wireless by chance is it ? ?

patio.  8-)No, it's not wireless, it's a logitech marble mouse. Prior to INSTALLING the driver updates, the mouse has never been an issue.

My husband thinks I might have disabled the driver when I was installing his old version of Redneck Rampage for him, which runs through DOS. I honestly can't remember what exactly I did, but I know I did do some configuring in order to get it to run for him.   Darn game, I should've told him I couldn't do it and left it alone!   I'm going to try uninstalling it and see what that does, if anything.Can you tell me how you 'disabled' the driver?
I went to Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance, then System. Then I clicked the Hardware Tab followed by the Device Manager. I selected the Display Adapters and clicked on the +. That brought up my Intel Chipset. I right-clicked on it and chose disable. Think I did it to get another game or something to run, but I honestly have no recollection.   Sorry! I re-enabled it following the exact same steps.

And now how stupid do I feel?! I can't even figure out how to get rid of Redneck Rampage, because it isn't in Add/Remove Programs, and it doesn't seem to have an uninstall in it's folder. Not that removing it would probably make a difference. Just venting now!I maybe should mention, too, that the mouse cursor behaves normally otherwise. No problems online so far, no problems on the desktop or in any folders, etc.Redneck Rampage doesn't even come with an uninstaller, just remove it manually.

I doubt it's the games fault that your mouse stopped WORKING.

I think you should reinstall the videocard drivers and mouse drivers.

Most DOS/WIndows 95 games won't run under XP unless you do some very crazy things like you've done now.

You can always try Dosbox, which is freeware and a lot of games run quite well under it.If you disabled the Intel chipset you will need to re-install the motherboard drivers...

patio.  8-)The simplest thing might be to go into the properties settings and reduce the hardware accelleration. For some programs, having it set to maximum (default) can cause problems with the mouse pointer. Quote

If you disabled the Intel chipset you will need to re-install the motherboard drivers...

patio.  8-)

The simplest thing might be to go into the properties settings and reduce the hardware accelleration. For some programs, having it set to maximum (default) can cause problems with the mouse pointer.

"RUN the KILL" in PRIVATE ! ! !

PATIO.  8-)

what do you mean by "And why didn't that help you out? "
Obviously if it did I wouldn't be posting or would I , so no it didn't help me.

Al968

HI

I have a AMD athlon 2400+ xp System in this machine i have to INSTALL drivers daily can any HELP me

Thank you Quote

HI

I have a AMD athlon 2400+ xp System in this machine i have to install drivers daily can any help me

Thank you

OK so I boot my laptop up today and  checked Device Manager to check my drivers becasue my TOUCHPAD wasn't working
Normally it shows up as "Microsoft PS/2 Mouse" under mice and pointing devices
However, it wasn't there
I selected show hidden devices and it shoed up with a yellow mark - "This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers INSTALLED. (Code 24)"
I have tried "update driver" and it says it couldn't find a better match than the driver I already have installed
I've ALSO tried uninstalling it, but then it asks for a reboot to complete installation and installs the driver again during the boot sequence, and it still doesn't work, same error code
No option to roll back driver
Any ideas or am I stuck with a dead touchpad?
I do have a warranty but last time I sent it back they reformatted it, I'd prefer to avoid this if possible as it's a pain to reinstall drivers, software and transfer documents (if I remember to back them up)What OS?Windows XP ProTry directing the SEARCH path to C:\windows\system32 when updating drivers.

If that doesn't work, download drivers from the laptop manufacturer's webpage.I've tried directing the path to C:\windows\system32, C:\windows\system and C:\windows\drivercache
They all say there is no better match for the hardware
There are also no drivers on the manufacturer's website (http://www.evesham.com) - that's the first thing I triedTry FN + F9 (you can toggle the touchpad on/off on some notebooks this way)
You can also check the BIOS to see if there is a setting to enable/disable the touchpad.
However, Code 24 usually means that either the hardware itself is bad or a new driver is needed.Have checked the BIOS and there are very few options at all, none related to the touchpad
I had been looking for a while for a way to disable it, as when typing or playing games it annoys me, keeps moving my cursor around
However, there was no option to disable it even in Device Manager
FN+F9 is mute volume on my laptop
The other Fn+key controls are switch DISPLAYS. brightness up/down, volume up/down, mute, sleep, num lock and scroll lockIf you are desperate enough you could try generic WinXP drivers from Synaptics.
If you still have no luck you will probably have to either send it back to evesham so they can install a new touchpad or go with a USB mouse.I do have a USB mouse but I need the trackpad for when I'm on the move
I'll try the generic drivers, I suppose they can't hurt
If they don't work I'll email Evesham and see what they say
ThanksNo problem, I hope you get it all worked out.
Since it's still under warranty I would send it back to Evesham with specific instructions to not format it. Honestly, I don't see any reason why they would need to anyway just to replace a touchpad.Actually it's just fixed itself
I tried it out of curiosity and it works all of a sudden
Didn't do anything else, it just works
Weird
Thanks anywaySometimes we are just that good.   Quote

Sometimes we are just that good.  

I just did a fresh install of XP pro. After I install a driver and restart the computer it shows the xp spash screen then the monitor goes blank. It CONTINUES to load windows I can hear it but I'm getting no signal to the monitor.Before Windows LOADS, press F8 and choose "VGA Mode". Uninstall the drivers and get the latest drivers from the videocard MANUFACTURER its website.Thanks in vga mode I was ABLE to update the driver, but when I reboot the same thing happens...no video signal. I thought it might be trying to use mobo video but there is not a connection for video on the mobo and nothing I can find in bios.Have you had the case open ? ?
Or has it been moved lately ? ?

If so remove a side panel and carefully re-seat the vid card.

As always when working inside the case remove all power sources and take the neccessary ESD precautions...

patio.  8-)Thanks ya'll I FIGURED it out. It was drivers from the mobo driver disk.Congrats we love success stories...people doing a re-install of XP get so excited to get back up and running they usually forget a driver or three...

patio.  8-)

Okie.. this is going to be very funny. I had a keyboard problem at first, my USB keyboard just stopped functioning one day, and it couldn't be used (it didn't work) in windows. I could only move my mouse. I have a feeling nothing is wrong with the usb port nor the keyboard because when i restart, I could used it in the BIOS system, but when I get to the windows startup screen, it stopped functioning.

So.. I decided to search around the net and one suggestion was to uninstall the keyboard drivers, and I did. What I did was went to device manager, and uninstalled some usb stuff. In the end, I couldn't move my mouse or my keyboard, and when I replugged them, it auto-gona-installed, but I couldn't do anything cause my keyboard and mouse doesn't work anymore. So i restarted, and now I m stucked outside of windows, cause I can't get my keyboard or my mouse to work. What should I do now? -__-;Get a PS/2 keyboard and mouse because they ALWAYS work?

Seriously is this a USB only set, or a wireless contraption? Does device manager show any problems with USB ports? Do these items work correctly in another COMPUTER? WHat version of Windows? WHat service pack? More info needed.Yay! Ps2 does work indeed.. ^^ Thanks!

I used a ps2 mouse (the keyboard doesn't work, as it was the original problem) to access windows, and then open device manager and there was an icon with an EXCLAMATION mark in the USB HID (yep, the device manager showed there was a problem with the USB, but I m a noob so I didn't understand until then), so I uninstalled it, replug the keyboard and installed the driver.

The mistake I made before this (which I don't know why happened) was when I uninstalled one of the drivers, the other 5 disappeared together. Magical. >.<;

Anyways, thank you for helping, really appreciate it a lot! ^^Glad you are all fixed up. There is a message to all that when all the RF or other fancy gadgets fail, PS/2 input devices will continue to function and no drivers are needed to install.But NEW Dell computers Dont have PS2 Support

But there bios works for USB correctly... mostly Quote

But New Dell computers Dont have PS2 Support

But there bios works for USB correctly... mostly

My CD-ROM loads some video games and not others.  I am trying to install The Sims 2, but my laptop doesn't run it.  When i put the disk in my computer it doesn't sound like it is SPINNING, it sounds like it's clicking and getting stuck almost.  I have tried the game on other computers and it works.  Also when installing a different game you had to put in 4 disks, and disk 1 worked but disk 2 didn't, so it is all messed up.  I COULD really use some help to know why it doesn't load some games.Are these copies or originals ? ?

Try gently cleaning them with a soft cloth...The games are the originals and they are clean and i have tried cleaning them off and putting them in.  They didn't work right after i took them out of the boxAny other issues with the CDROM drive itself? What brand and how OLD? Any recent playing inside the computer CASE? Do other programs load OK with it, or just a problem with this disc?It is a Sony CDRW/DVD CRX835E, i got it wiht the computer new like 4 months ago, i haven't messed inside of my laptop.  Some games load, and others don't.  The disc works on other computersMake use of your warranty.

My video display had packed in, so I put my hd in another very similar machine I also had. It worked fine as expected, except it doesn't recognise the modem - it separates it into an unknown PCI audio device and an unknown modem.

If I locate the drivers on another hd that the modem is being recognised on, can I copy them and use them for the hd that does not recognise the modem? (same OS, etc)

I had a supposed professional come in and take a look at this, and he didn't seem to know how to do that - he gave me a bunch of drivers he downloaded and none of them work.

( of course, due to something like Murphy's LAW, I am not able to use both hd's - the spare hd bay is slightly too small to use one of them as a slave (awful way of describing that, but it seems to be the term that PEOPLE use) ........

( the IT guy also left a videocard, to override the video PROBLEM, and I do get a display with it but it looks like Windows Safe Mode and seems to be primed for a dual-monitor set-up. I don't really want to mess about with my settings w/o knowing exactly what I'm doing ) Quote

If I locate the drivers on another hd that the modem is being recognised on, can I copy them and use them for the hd that does not recognise the modem? (same OS, etc)

Yeah, like I'm just going to act like what just happened didn't actually happen.

If I ever figure out what the *censored* is wrong with your types, I'll write a book about it.

My video display had packed in, so I put my hd in another very similar machine I also had. It worked fine as expected, except it doesn't recognise the modem - it separates it into an unknown PCI audio device and an unknown modem.

If I locate the drivers on another hd that the modem is being recognised on, can I copy them and use them for the hd that does not recognise the modem? (same OS, etc)

I had a supposed professional come in and take a look at this, and he didn't seem to know how to do that - he gave me a bunch of drivers he downloaded and none of them work.

( of course, due to something like Murphy's Law, I am not able to use both hd's - the spare hd bay is slightly too small to use one of them as a slave (awful way of describing that, but it seems to be the term that people use) ........

( the IT guy also left a videocard, to override the video problem, and I do get a display with it but it looks like Windows Safe Mode and seems to be primed for a dual-monitor set-up. I don't really want to mess about with my settings w/o knowing exactly what I'm doing )

Agreed. He's the kind of person who will end up dead and no one wonders why. The equivalent of road rage in cyberspace. Probably too much testosterone and too little grey matter.

Haha! Stop it, you're killing me. *censored*, I had to laugh and now my ear has depressurized.

Ok if anyone has an IDEA i'd appreciate it.  My computer boots, gets to the "Windows did not START successfully, start with..." screen.  It will not start with safe mode, or last known good configuration, which is not a surprise, and when i start it in safe mode with command prompt all processes stop when it gets to the agp440.sys driver line.  I've had this PROBLEM before, and fixed it, but without really knowing or remembering how.  Anything I can do without having an XP disc to work with and before i just put it back to one of my ghosted copies?As always, Google is the first place to start. Here was the first hit:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324764


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I've INSTALLED iTunes 7 and it prompts me to update my iPod software when I connect the iPod.

But then it says that the iPod could not be updated because the firmware file could not be found.


What does this mean?It means it can't find the Ipod's software, I THINK..

Have you installed any non-Apple approvied software on your Ipod?what's the point of being updated??? there is nothing is going to CHANGE with your ipod... Quote

what's the point of being updated??? there is nothing is going to change with your ipod...

Third best: Does anyone know of a reliable data recovery service that will tackle the job of transferring the files from this old but perfectly functional hard drive e.g. onto a CD?  

I picked up a a hard drive enclosure, the 40pin adapter connects, but obviously I need to supply windows (XP) with a driver for something this old.  Does anyone have a pointer to drivers for 1991-or-so Connor hard drives?

Does it not have an IDE driver interface?

If Windows doesn't pick it up, it might be because you need to manually configure it in your BIOS or perhaps because you didn't set the jumpers right.

i have a compaq presario 6240IN.it was in non use for 6 months.when i started recently it is not showing usb controlleres in device manager.i have DOWNLOADED infinst_autol chipset DRIVERS but still the problem persists.i have made changes in USB legacy mode in BIOS set up without any difference.tape drivers are missing.

kindly advice

siddharthHave you perhaps disabled the device in the BIOS?

USB Legacy is not quite related.i have entered enabled INSTEAD of auto in the usb legacy mode but have not touched USB in BIOSWhat happens when you connect an USB device?

What version of Windows is installed?

What were the problems with the PC prior to putting it away?operating system is windows XP and there were no prior probems and all usb devices were working satisfactorily.but now when i load a recently purchased i pod it is obviously not recognized by the computer as the usb is absent in the device managerYou're virus and spyware free?yes.besides the disc formating was ALSO done.You have Servicepack 2  installed?it is pack 1That MIGHT be your problem. Update to Service Pack 2.hihi
the problem was ultimately solved by taking out the CMOS battery for a couple of minutes with the help of www.usbman.com

anyway thanks for your support and time.

siddharthThat's not right. Your CMOS battery might be running low if the BIOS is acting up. You should replace it just in case.