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I have a combo drive and went to copy a CD today, but for no apparent reason I can't OPEN the D drive door and when I did MANAGE to open it manually, the CD COPIER screen shows both drives as D, instead of D and E. All the cables seem to be OK and as far as I can REMEMBER, I haven't CHANGED anything on my computer. I actually don't use it very much. My computer manual is very basic. I see that there is a battery, could it need replacing, if so, why does everything else work? Confused!Has it ever worked? What kind of combo is it?

Gateway GM5474 Desktop Multimedia
Specification
# Processor AMD Athlon™64 X2 6000+, 64-bit dual core processor

ECS MCP61P -AM Motherboard

* Operates at 3.0 GHz
* 2 x 1024 KB L2 cache
* 2000 MHz system bus

Chipset NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150SE
# Memory Installed: 2048 MB DDR2, 667 MHz, (PC2-5300) dual channel memory (two 1024 MB DIMMs)
# Expandable to: 4 GB (4 DDR2 DIMM slots)
Hard Drive 500 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA II hard drive
Support for up to two hard drives
Optical Drive DVD ±RW, 16X super multi-format dual layer drive

* Write max: 16X DVD±R, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 8X DVD+R DL, 12X DVD-RAM, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
* Read max: 12X DVD-ROM, 12X DVD-RAM, 48X CD-ROM

Hello

I am trying to install a dual boot Xp on this pre installed vista machine. I have already partitioned the drive. I cannot get XP to RECOGNIZE the partitioned drive. I believe an XP sata driver is needed and I cannot seem to locate one. Does anyone know of a source or another way around this.

Thank You
Chris
There should be one on the Driver CD that shipped with that machine...
If not visit ECS's site (your MBoard manuf. ) and grab one there.

By the Way Welcome to CH ! !patio,
Thank You for the welcome. I am by no means a pro at this computer stuff. Actually I am a bit lost with trying to get the proper driver. I guess I am not sure exactly which one to pick. I went to the ecs site here http://www.ecsusa.com/ECSWebSite/Downloads/Category_Download.aspx?MenuID=6&LanID=9 and tried to put in the CORRECT info to choose the right motherboard but I can't seem to do it right. I am selecting motherboard and anything with a reference to AMD but cannot seem to get the model MCP61P to show up. I was CONSIDERING submitting a form for tech support but was sure i wouldn't get an answer for the weekend. http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp?Tab=My

maybe?

i can not find the LAN driver for Compaq PRESARIO V3000 Notebook. i can not find the driver for the local area connection or ethernet driver EVEN in the hp website. pls HELP me finding the exact driverXP, or VISTA?

xp

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-45290-1&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=1817059&os=228&lang=en

vista

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-46095-1&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=1817059&os=2093&lang=en

Hope this helps

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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.

I just bought vista ....yes the driver - evil OS
I upgraded from XP and now I have no sound driver. I looked inside and it seems to be built in to the motherboard. I have no idea how to resolve this although I have a drivers disc that came with the PC (this is only for XP home edition)

Heres the Dxdiag if needed
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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/7/2008, 21:55:29
Machine name: FRED
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: FUJITSU SIEMENS
System Model: D2190-A
BIOS: Version 5.00 R1.09.2190
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.93GHz, ~2.9GHz
Memory: 1526MB RAM
PAGE File: 668MB used, 2855MB AVAILABLE
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No sound card was found. If one is expected, you should install a sound driver provided by the hardware manufacturer.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family (Microsoft Corporation - XDDM)
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset
DAC type: Internal
Device KEY: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2582&SUBSYS_105B1734&REV_0E
Display Memory: 122.0 MB
Dedicated Memory: n/a
Shared Memory: n/a
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: ialmrnt5
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4656 (English)
DDI Version: 9
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 11/2/2006 09:39:29, 36990 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-66C2-11CF-B466-5130AFC2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2582
SubSys ID: 0x105B1734
Revision ID: 0x000E
Revision ID: 0x000E
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available

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Sound Devices
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Description:
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID:
PRODUCT ID:
Type:
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
WHQL Logo'd:
Date and Size:
Other Files:
Driver Provider:
HW Accel Level: Emulation Only
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

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Sound Capture Devices
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: HID-compliant consumer control device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1267, 0x0103
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: HID-compliant device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1267, 0x0103
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No

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USB Devices
-----------
+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x2658
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 3/7/2008 21:10:31, 192000 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 3/7/2008 21:10:31, 5888 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1267, 0x0103
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 3/7/2008 21:20:59, 15872 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 3/7/2008 21:20:59, 35384 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 3/7/2008 21:20:59, 54784 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 3/7/2008 21:20:59, 35384 bytes
|
+ Logitech USB First/Pilot Mouse+
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC001
| Matching Device ID: hid\vid_046d&pid_c001
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 3/7/2008 21:21:00, 15872 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 3/7/2008 21:21:00, 34360 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 11/2/2006 09:50:28, 50792 bytes
| Driver: sermouse.sys, 3/7/2008 21:21:00, 19968 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 3/7/2008 21:21:00, 34360 bytes

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 109.2 GB
Total Space: 150.7 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: SAMSUNG SP1614C ATA Device

Drive: D:
Model: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG ATA Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.00.6000.16386 (English), 11/2/2006 08:51:44, 67072 bytes

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System Devices
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Name: High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2668&SUBSYS_10971734&REV_05\3&33FD14CA&0&D8
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\hdaudbus.sys, 6.00.6000.16386 (English), 3/7/2008 21:00:59, 53760 bytes



Is it possible to contact the motherboard manufacturer to see if they have developed a Vista driver?

Though you shouldn't have to do this, is it in your budget to buy a sound card you can install in the computer that has Vista drivers?First DOWNLOAD here: http://www.techspot.com/drivers/driver/file/category/10/ should do.
Your audio - Intel High Definition Audio (Azalia) based on the Realtek ALC880 codec

We have Window2000 and have bought a new monitor(flat SCREEN, what else!) It has extra USB ports on the side. Our COMPUTER keeps wanting to install this USB and cannot locate drivers on our system. Earlier I PURCHASED a USB bus so I would have more USB access ports and trouble shooted with that company and they said something about we must have a 2 wall system.
My question is, can we get AROUND this WELCOME wizard screen and get to use our extra USB ports??

I have a brand new hp slimline s3300z that came with Vista and I SWITCHED it to wIndows Xp home edition. I can't get on the internet and I have no sound. I've looked all over for drivers and can't find any for my comp. or parts. anyone know where to get the drivers needed??
Here is a LINK that has most of the info w/ model numbers that you probably need to know.
Thanks to anyone.


http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01321559&lc=en&cc=emea_middle_east&dlc=en&product=3548658This site shows that the 3300 is for Vista only so drivers for use with XP may NEVER have been available.

However you might be able to use PCI cards and maybe find drivers for them which will run in XP.

Good luckyeah thats what i thought. i think i will just try to put a new card and hope it works thanksif this is any help, i went back to xp after trying vista and had same problems,i used the driver disk i got with motherboard,i know yours (if any) would be for vista but try finding out if your mb is compatable with xp(try to buy new one and read the specLAN Driver...

NOTE: XP SP2 must be INSTALLED first before installing these.

Drive...not driver.

well i MIGHT buy Driver, Its a grate game. but the first and second game was as um but the 3 game wasn't so good as i thought

**EDIT**

hey I do now know how to get all games working I must reenter the Cd/Dvd in the drive some times and then it can read it!

I was bored and try to install RaF then on my 24 try it could read it... but I still don't know why it wont work like normal...Quote from: patio on April 03, 2009, 04:35:13 PM

If it is a DVD reader only it's about 5 YEARS old minimum and probably NEEDS replaced...
Brand new dual-layer DVD Burners are about 40 Bucks shipped from NEWEGG.....
Time to mow some lawns....

I recently put windows xp on my computer, I've GOTTEN almost all of the sounds drivers but i can't seem to GET the sound driver. Can anyone help me out?

HP a1632xLook on the VISTA CD for the XP audio drivers.http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=pv-42532-1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&os=228&product=3292436They should be on the HP Driver CD that SHIPPED with the MACHINE...
If not hit HP's site...

Hi All,

I know i'm not the first having trouble installing windows xp on a originally vista laptop.
I have created a dualboot with vista home premium and xp professional (sp3) by slipstreaming the xp INSTALLATION disc.
It took me some time, but i'm almost done now. 3 more drivers are needed and i'm already searching for 3 days. I've also read the topics here with similar problems discussed..

My laptop is the HP Pavilion dv9780ed

Here's my everest report (I hope you don't have trouble with the dutch in it ):
Computer:
Computertype ACPI Multiprocessor PC (Mobile)
Besturingssysteem Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13 (IE 7.0)
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computernaam LAPTOP-WRN
Naam gebruiker wrn
Aanmeld Domein LAPTOP-WRN
Datum / Tijd 2009-04-20 / 23:49

Moederbord:
CPU Type Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2200 MHz (11 x 200)
Moederbordnaam Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebook PC
Moederbord Chipset Intel Crestline-PM PM965
Systeemgeheugen 3072 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
DIMM1: Hynix HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 2 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 Mhz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 Mhz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 Mhz)
DIMM3: Qimonda 64T128021EDL3SB2 1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 Mhz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 Mhz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 Mhz)
BIOS Type Phoenix (03/24/08)

Scherm:
Video kaart GeForce 8600M GS (512 MB)
Video kaart NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS (512 MB)
3D Acceleratie nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
Monitor LG Philips LP171WP4-TLB5 [17.1" LCD]

Multimedia:
Geluidskaart Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - High Definition Audio Controller

Opslag:
IDE controller Intel(R) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller
IDE controller Ricoh Memory Stick Host Controller
IDE controller Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller
IDE controller Ricoh xD-Picture Card Host Controller
IDE controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Harde schijf Hitachi HTS542516K9SA00 (160 GB, 5400 RPM, SATA)
Harde schijf Hitachi HTS542516K9SA00 (160 GB, 5400 RPM, SATA)
Optische Station PIONEER DVDRW DVR-K17B
SMART Status harde schijf OK

Partities:
C: (NTFS) 149.0 GB (89.7 GB vrij)
D: (NTFS) 149.0 GB (141.3 GB vrij)
Geheugencapaciteit 298.1 GB (231.0 GB vrij)

Invoerapparaten:
Toetsenbord Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Muis Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad

Netwerk:
Primair IP-Adres 192.168.1.100
Primair MAC-Adres 00-1F-3C-0B-73-5B
Netwerkkaart Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
Netwerkkaart Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (192.168.1.100)
Netwerkkaart Realtek RTL8168B/8111B Family PCI-E GBE NIC

Externe apparaten:
Printer Auto HP DeskJet 840C on PC-WRN
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
FireWire controller Ricoh RL5C832 IEEE1394 Controller (PHY: Ricoh RL5C832)
USB1 controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB2 controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
USB2 controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
USB-apparaat AuthenTec Inc. AES2501A
USB-apparaat HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology
USB-apparaat USB Composite Device
USB-apparaat USB Video Device
Batterij Microsoft AC Adapter
Batterij Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery

DMI:
DMI BIOS Leverancier Hewlett-Packard
DMI BIOS Versie F.52
DMI Systeem Fabrikant Hewlett-Packard
DMI Systeem Product HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebook PC
DMI systeem Versie Rev 1
DMI Systeem Serienummer CNF8121BSS
DMI System UUID 434E4638-31323142-5353001E-68387F17
DMI Moederbordfabrikant Quanta
DMI Moederbordproduct 30CB
DMI Moederbordversie 79.29
DMI Moederbord Serienummer None
DMI chassisfabrikant Quanta
DMI chassisversie N/A
DMI chassisserienummer None
DMI chassiskenteken
DMI chassistype Notebook





And a report of the hardware missing the drivers I still need:



[ Other devices / Modem Device on High Definition Audio Bus ]

Device properties:
Driver type Modem Device on High Definition Audio Bus
Hardware Identification HDAUDIO\FUNC_02&VEN_1057&DEV_3055&SUBSYS_10573055&REV_1007
Location Internal High Definition Audio Bus

[ Other devices / SM Bus Controller ]

Device properties:
Driver type SM Bus Controller
Hardware Identification PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_283E&SUBSYS_30CC103C&REV_03
Location PCI bus 0, device 31, function 3
PCI-device Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - SMBus Controller


[ Other devices / Unknown ]

Device properties:
Driver type Unknown
Hardware Identification ACPI\HPQ0007
PnP-device HP Remote Control HID Device

So I'm looking for the drivers for windows xp professional x86 (servicepack 3)


I hope anyone can help me.

Thanks in ADVANCE,

wrnDid you catch the one where the maker put the XP drivers in the VITA stuff.Not VISTA Drivers, but XP drivers in a folder in a place where you find VISTA drivers, On the installed VISTA system. Very odd place to hid them. You might be able to POINT to that folder and XP will install them.Quote from: Geek-9pm on April 20, 2009, 04:13:48 PM

Did you catch the one where the maker put the XP drivers in the VITA stuff.Not VISTA Drivers, but XP drivers in a folder in a place where you find VISTA drivers, On the installed VISTA system. Very odd place to hid them. You might be able to point to that folder and XP will install them.

I got an isa card from I think the pent 2 machine that was given too me. ui wanted to put it in the 486, not sure what it is but I NEED the driver an didnt think to post it in hardware cause of that.Is it a Sound Blaster brand card?Hope that this helps dont have much isa boards so I tried my best http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk403/squall_131/DSC01104.jpghttp://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.windrivers.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fvb%2Farchive%2Findex.php%2Ft-15325.html&ei=63TmSauDI6TjnQf3h8GYBw&usg=AFQjCNG2NcSGLm2dw3tz3RIIpr8G3Gi7ng&sig2=Tq-sWms1H6D2MYQ8-80BLAah wasnt sure if that would have been safice or not.I got it thanks.I had installed it but its acting like that I have windows on there but I dont. Can I use this with DOS? I could use it with a windows machine but not currently.what do you MEAN it's "acting like you have windows on it" ?

most DOS games simply need the BLASTER environment variable to bet set properly.OH? Explain needed.most driver installations will set the BLASTER environment variable for you.

the default, IIRC, is
Code: [Select]SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D3

which tells the programs that they can find the sound card at address 220, IRQ 5, and DMA 3.

You can usually find these out using a tool provided with the sound card drivers.Ah but dont I have to set the irq?Some of the older games will ask for an IRQ setting within the game.
Does sound work when you turn on the computer, or use other applications?I havent REALLY tried figured that I needed a driver and such.

I wouldnt mind if they game it away. But it seems to finally be working ok now. Okay, i figured out that everything works but CCC.Catalyst Control Center?


I hate that thing. I always just install the drivers and tell the CCC to go to *censored*. Besides- it never installed properly before because I only had a 2GB HD at the time- the .NET framework wouldn't fit, LOL.Well, when I first installed it.......several re installations ago........it worked fine....but ever since the 9.0 drivers, it has never worked. So I agree, GO TO *censored*, CCC!you can usually change all the same options in the display properties, anyway.exactly, but for the beginners, cc might help them, IF THEY COULD GET THE FRICKEN THING TO INSTALL AND WORK!!!!!!!!!!Ya that would be nice if my graphics card and your ccc decided workI mean, if they ever decided to work, they would be a good company, but their software is unused because it doesn't work on many computers!WOW, this is almost as pathetic as a the PC vs. Mac argument.

I've had ATI cards for years, never had a problem with them. I hadn't had an nVidia card in years (not since GeForce2) until recently with my new build. Since then I've had a ATI Radeon 9550, 9600XT, and one other which I can't remember the model of before those two. They were all great cards at the time. Nothing wrong with the cards or the software for me. The only reason I went back to a GeForce card (GeForce 9600) was because at the time, it was the only card available to me with SM3. But I've been just as happy with ATI as I've been with GeForce.

BC is very right with his post in Reply #21. So very true. All too often when someone doesn't understand something about a particular piece of hardware or software, they just say it sucks. Not because it really does suck, but usually because they've done something wrong because they weren't following the directions and ended up making it not work like it should.

It's like automobile accidents. The leading cause is operator error, not mechanical failure.I also like both ATI and Nvidia. I used to like Trident for my old ISA cards. They were pretty good with their early graphics cards.

My first of the two was a ATI Rage Pro 3d 8MB AGP- it was inside a computer given to me, and I saw no VALID reason to swap in my RELATIVELY crappy PCI Cirrus cards.

Windows 98, once I acquired it, installed and SETUP the drivers without any CD (I later updated them which fixed quite a few issues I was having).

My first few attempts at an upgrade from that card was an Geforce FX (6XXX, I forget the exact number), which BSOD'd in the driver whenever I attempted a 3d-mode. Same story for the All-In-Wonder 9000 I tried. It was actually a issue with the motherboard or AGP chipset, since all the cards work fine on my CURRENT PC.

My problem my cd/dvd drive disappears and then reappears and I do not know why? Ihave WENT to device manager and its not there then i REBOOT and go to bios but bios will not navigate on page. Please need help, the laptop is hewlett packard and dvd drive is light SCRIBE, i hope this is ENOUGH info, oh yea it is windows vistaQuote

but bios will not navigate on page

I want to say I am sorry that if the question is on a previous PAGE, then I couldn't find it. But I was just wondering if there was a specific way to ADD another hard drive which came from another computer? I REALLY appreciate all the help you guys are giving.Depends on what exactly you want to do with it.Also regarding finding topics you've got posts in/started, you can use the "New replies to your posts" and "your recent posts" found near the top of most FORUM pages to find your previous topics.

i formated my hp pavilion dv1000 and NEED the driver for MASS storage controller, can somebody help me to find it. i already try just about everythingQuote

need the driver for mass storage controller

I am clueless...I just loaded some mp3s from Blubster, and need to move them to my $5 mp3 player that plugs into my usb port.. .I havent a clue how to get them moved....any help is appreciated.Thankssometimes if you use windows media player it will work, not sure but it usually works with differnt mp3 players. Didnt you get software with this?Copy and paste them to your MP3 player.

Does your computer recognize the MP3 player as a storage device? If not...you may have to use the MP3's software to copy that file to it...or synchronize your music folder where all of your MP3's are LOCATED to your MP3 player. Grant you...this may overwrite all the music currently stored on your MP3 player.Before PLUGGING in your MP3 player, open "My Computer". Once you have that open, plug your MP3 player in. Watch My Computer and see if another icon appears. If so, this will be your MP3 player. You should be able to just copy your MP3 files over to it like any other device.I opened my computer...and a new icon DOES pop up...so do i just pick a file off Blubster and do CNTRL C then CNTRL V in the top? Like I said...im clueless...but REALLY do appreciat e the help!...or...

Just drag and drop the file.got it....thanks

As the SUBJECT states...

I've found drivers for XP/2000 at Dell...but am hoping to find a Vista driver for the above referenced monitor.

THANKS, in advance...Just had a search around for you but with no joy... Looks like Dell never made Vista drivers for this model.

Have you tried contacting Dell technical support?

Is there a specific reason/problem/error when USING the WINDOWS xp drivers?nah...the default driver works just fine...

Was hoping there was a driver available...tried Dell...no luck. Thanks for looking, though...I did the same thing...to no avail.

Did you look at the bottom? I dont know why but usually you can press it and it opens and there is a place to store cds.If there was it might have been removed. Opened up the comp and there is nothing on the MB. Just checked the start up screen and the information screen just says compaq deskpro. The only other number I could find on the back is this one 6023DKY5A484 and I doubt that is what I'm looking for.all it said at the bottom was series pd1005Download, and install Everest: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html
In left pane, go Motherboard>Chipset, and see, if there is any driver download link.
Intel 82440BX/ZX is a very old chipset, and so far I didn't have any luck to find a driver for it.
IF, the on-board audio chip is still OK, installing chipset driver may bring the sound back.
But, there is also a good chance, the sound chip is dead.
Eventually, you can get basic sound card (~$15), still....this computer has only 128MB of RAM, and you're gonna have a hard time running XP on it.
It's gonna be painfully slow.Yeah. compared to my 3 plus gig cpu and 2 gigs of ram this is a snail though it is handling xp fairly decentlyHere is the everest report:

--------[ EVEREST Home Edition (C) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer STEVE-799E31C3C
Generator steve
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2009-04-10
Time 22:45


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name STEVE-799E31C3C
User Name steve

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium IIIE, 650 MHz (6.5 x 100)
Motherboard Name Compaq Deskpro
Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX/ZX
System Memory 128 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type Compaq (08/18/99)

Display:
Video Adapter RAGE PRO TURBO AGP 2X (8 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI 3D-Rage Pro
Monitor Dell P991 [19" CRT] (8376T04550EC)

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive ST320430A (20 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/66)
Optical Drive COMPAQ CD-ROM LTN403 (40x CD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 19084 MB (9290 MB free)

INPUT:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Intel(R) PRO/100+ Alert on LAN* MANAGEMENT Adapter (96.42.27.46)

Peripherals:
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
USB1 Controller Intel 82371AB/EB PIIX4 - USB Host Controller


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[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor Compaq
Version 686T3
Release Date 08/18/99
Size 256 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP
Expansion Capabilities ISA, PCI, AGP, USB

[ System ]

System Properties:
Manufacturer Compaq
Product Deskpro
Serial Number 6023DKY5A484
Universal Unique ID D336801D-2FFFD411-A1BA8899-48AB46EB
Wake-Up Type Power Switch

[ Motherboard ]

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Compaq
Product 0400h
Serial Number 6023DKY5A484

[ Chassis ]

Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer Compaq
Serial Number 6023DKY5A484
Asset Tag 6023DKY5A484
Chassis Type Desktop Case
Chassis Lock Present

[ Memory Controller ]

Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method 64-bit ECC
Error Correction Single-bit
Supported Memory Interleave 4-Way
Current Memory Interleave 4-Way
Supported Memory Speeds 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
Supported Memory Types ECC, DIMM, SDRAM
Supported Memory Voltages 3.3V
Maximum Memory Module Size 256 MB
Memory Slots 3

[ PROCESSORS / Pentium(R) III processor 650 MHz ]

Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
Version Pentium(R) III processor 650 MHz
External Clock 100 MHz
Maximum Clock 950 MHz
Current Clock 650 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 2.8 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade Slot 1
Socket Designation J22

[ Caches / Internal L1 Cache ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Through
Associativity 4-way Set-Associative
Maximum Size 32 KB
Installed Size 32 KB
Supported SRAM Type Burst
Current SRAM Type Burst
Socket Designation Internal L1 Cache

[ Caches / Cache L2 ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Through
Associativity 4-way Set-Associative
Maximum Size 4096 KB
Installed Size 256 KB
Supported SRAM Type Burst
Current SRAM Type Burst
Error Correction Single-bit ECC
Socket Designation Cache L2

[ Memory Modules / DIMM #1: J10 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation DIMM #1: J10
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Installed Size 64 MB
Enabled Size 64 MB

[ Memory Modules / DIMM #2: J11 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation DIMM #2: J11
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Installed Size 64 MB
Enabled Size 64 MB

[ Memory Modules / DIMM #3: J12 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation DIMM #3: J12
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Installed Size Not Installed
Enabled Size Not Installed

[ Memory Devices / DIMM #1: J10 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 64 MB
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM #1: J10
Bank Locator Bank 0: J10

[ Memory Devices / DIMM #2: J11 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 64 MB
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM #2: J11
Bank Locator Bank 1: J11

[ Memory Devices / DIMM #3: J12 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Device Locator DIMM #3: J12
Bank Locator Bank 2: J12

[ Memory Devices / AM29F002: U35 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor Chip
Type FLASH
Size 256 KB
Total Width 16-bit
Data Width 16-bit
Device Locator AM29F002: U35
Bank Locator ROM: U35

[ System Slots / AGP-J19 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation AGP-J19
Type AGP 2x
Usage In Use
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ System Slots / J1 Riser ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation J1 Riser
Type I/O Riser Card Slot
Usage In Use
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI-J2 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-J2
Type PCI
Usage In Use
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ System Slots / PCI-J3 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-J3
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ System Slots / ISA-J6 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation ISA-J6
Type ISA
Data Bus Width 16-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / ISA-J7 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation ISA-J7
Type ISA
Data Bus Width 16-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI-J4 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-J4
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ System Slots / PCI-J5 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-J5
Type PCI
Usage In Use
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Short

[ Port Connectors / COM A ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible
Internal Reference Designator P8
Internal Connector Type 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)
External Reference Designator COM A
External Connector Type DB-9 pin male

[ Port Connectors / COM B ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible
Internal Reference Designator P8
Internal Connector Type 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)
External Reference Designator COM B
External Connector Type DB-9 pin male

[ Port Connectors / LPT1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Parallel Port ECP/EPP
Internal Reference Designator J2: Parallel Port
Internal Connector Type 25 Pin Dual Inline (pin 26 cut)
External Reference Designator LPT1
External Connector Type DB-25 pin female

[ Port Connectors / USB Port 1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator J17
Internal Connector Type USB
External Reference Designator USB Port 1
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB Port 2 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator J17
Internal Connector Type USB
External Reference Designator USB Port 2
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / Keyboard ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Keyboard Port
Internal Reference Designator J6
Internal Connector Type PS/2
External Reference Designator Keyboard
External Connector Type PS/2

[ Port Connectors / Mouse ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Mouse Port
Internal Reference Designator J7
Internal Connector Type PS/2
External Reference Designator Mouse
External Connector Type PS/2

[ Port Connectors / P7:CD-AUDIO ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Reference Designator P7:CD-AUDIO
Internal Connector Type On-Board Sound Input from CD-ROM
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / P20:Primary IDE ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type None
Internal Reference Designator P20:Primary IDE
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / P21:Secondary IDE ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type None
Internal Reference Designator P21:Secondary IDE
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / P10:Floppy ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type None
Internal Reference Designator P10:Floppy
Internal Connector Type On-Board Floppy
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / Line I/O:MIC ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Reference Designator J13
External Reference Designator Line I/O:MIC
External Connector Type Mini-DIN

[ Port Connectors / Line I/O: Line Right ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Reference Designator J15
External Reference Designator Line I/O: Line Right
External Connector Type Mini-DIN

[ Port Connectors / Line I/O:Line Left ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Reference Designator J15
External Reference Designator Line I/O:Line Left
External Connector Type Mini-DIN

[ Port Connectors / Head Phone ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Reference Designator J13
External Reference Designator Head Phone
External Connector Type Mini-DIN

[ Port Connectors / P9:NICWakeup ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator P9:NICWakeup
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / P8:FAN ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator P8:FAN
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / P6:Speaker ]

Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator P6:Speaker
External Connector Type None

[ On-Board Devices / ESS 1869 PnP ]

On-Board Device Properties:
Description ESS 1869 PnP
Type Sound


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CPU Properties:
CPU Type Intel Pentium IIIE
CPU Alias Coppermine, CuMine, A80526
CPU Stepping cB0
CPUID Revision 00000683h

CPU Speed:
CPU Clock 647.16 MHz (original: 650 MHz)
CPU Multiplier 6.5x
CPU FSB 99.56 MHz (original: 100 MHz)
Memory Bus 99.56 MHz

CPU Cache:
L1 Code Cache 16 KB
L1 Data Cache 16 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB (On-Die, ATC, Full-Speed)

Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID
Motherboard Name Compaq Deskpro

Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX/ZX
Memory Timings 3-2-2-? (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)

SPD Memory Modules:
DIMM1: Hyundai 7V65801BTFG-10S 64 MB PC100 SDRAM (3.0-2-2-5 @ 100 MHz) (2.0-2-2-5 @ 83 MHz)
DIMM2: Hyundai 7V65801BTFG-10S 64 MB PC100 SDRAM (3.0-2-2-5 @ 100 MHz) (2.0-2-2-5 @ 83 MHz)

BIOS Properties:
System BIOS Date 08/18/99
Video BIOS Date 98/11/13
DMI BIOS Version 686T3


--------[ Power Management ]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Power Management Properties:
Current Power Source AC Line
Battery Status No Battery
Full Battery Lifetime Unknown
Remaining Battery Lifetime Unknown


--------[ CPU ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CPU Properties:
CPU Type Intel Pentium IIIE, 650 MHz (6.5 x 100)
CPU Alias Coppermine, CuMine, A80526
CPU Stepping cB0
Instruction Set x86, MMX, SSE
Original Clock 650 MHz
L1 Code Cache 16 KB
L1 Data Cache 16 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB (On-Die, ATC, Full-Speed)

CPU Physical Info:
Package Type 242 Contact SEC2 Cartridge
Package Size 12.70 cm x 6.00 cm x 1.25 cm
Transistors 28.1 million
Process Technology 6M, 0.18 um, CMOS
Die Size 104 mm2
Core Voltage 1.65 / 1.70 V
I/O Voltage 3.3 V
Typical Power 13 - 24 W (depending on clock speed)
Maximum Power 19.8 - 35.5 W (depending on clock speed)

CPU Manufacturer:
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm

CPU Utilization:
CPU #1 0 %


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CPUID Properties:
CPUID Manufacturer GenuineIntel
CPUID Revision 00000683h
IA Brand ID 02h (Intel Pentium III)
Platform ID 01h (Slot 1)
IA CPU Serial Number Unknown
Microcode Update Revision 13
HTT / CMP Units 0 / 0

Instruction Set:
64-bit x86 Extension (AMD64, EM64T) Not Supported
Alternate Instruction Set Not Supported
AMD 3DNow! Not Supported
AMD 3DNow! Professional Not Supported
AMD Enhanced 3DNow! Not Supported
AMD Extended MMX Not Supported
Cyrix Extended MMX Not Supported
IA-64 Not Supported
IA MMX Supported
IA SSE Supported
IA SSE 2 Not Supported
IA SSE 3 Not Supported
CLFLUSH Instruction Not Supported
CMPXCHG8B Instruction Supported
CMPXCHG16B Instruction Not Supported
Conditional Move Instruction Supported
MONITOR / MWAIT Instruction Not Supported
RDTSCP Instruction Not Supported
SYSCALL / SYSRET Instruction Not Supported
SYSENTER / SYSEXIT Instruction Supported
VIA FEMMS Instruction Not Supported

Security Features:
Advanced Cryptography Engine (ACE) Not Supported
Data Execution Prevention (DEP, NX, EDB) Not Supported
Hardware Random Number Generator (RNG) Not Supported
Montgomery Multiplier & Hash Engine Not Supported
Processor Serial Number (PSN) Not Supported

Power Management Features:
Automatic Clock Control Not Supported
Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Not Supported
Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST, ESS) Not Supported
Frequency ID Control Not Supported
LongRun Not Supported
LongRun Table Interface Not Supported
PowerSaver 1.0 Not Supported
PowerSaver 2.0 Not Supported
PowerSaver 3.0 Not Supported
Processor Duty Cycle Control Not Supported
Software Thermal Control Not Supported
Temperature Sensing Diode Not Supported
Thermal Monitor 1 Not Supported
Thermal Monitor 2 Not Supported
Thermal Monitoring Not Supported
Thermal Trip Not Supported
Voltage ID Control Not Supported

CPUID Features:
36-bit Page Size Extension Supported
Address Region Registers (ARR) Not Supported
CPL Qualified Debug Store Not Shttp://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm - page not found
You may try to get cheap sound card.I may have to. Ok I did find out that it is a deskpro EN as this shows: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/techpubs/qrg/deskproen.pdfYeah, I'm aware of this.
It's Compaq Deskpro 1000 series, but HP sites provides drivers for Windows 95 only.cant he just use that one then update it to a more moderate one.Explain...

Okay. To start off:
I have an eMachines T3646:
160gb hdd
1gb RAM
Vista Basic

Okay. I have a Canon SD1000. Ever since a couple weeks ago, my camera has been working perfectly fine on my computer. All of a sudden, about 2 weeks ago, when I plugged it in, Vista would make the noise to tell you that something was plugged in the USB port and then nothing happened. I opened Device Manager and under portable devices, the item "Digital still camera" driver had a YELLOW question mark next to it with code 10. Now, when I try to plug in the camera, Vista tries to install the drivers but the operation is always unsuccessful. I cannot get the drivers off of Canon's website because my drivers are up to date.
If it means anything, 2 weeks ago, I jailbroke my iPod touch.
Please help.
Quote

If it means anything, 2 weeks ago, I jailbroke my iPod touch.

With Vista u should have 2GB RAM

my camera has been working perfectly fine on my computer. All of a sudden, about 2 weeks ago, when I plugged it in, Vista would make the noise to tell you that something was plugged in the USB port and then nothing happened.

I downloaded McAfee and another program at the same time. After I can no longer connect to the internet. I get a message error that says CONNECTED with limited access. (in other WORDS no access) when I go to start cmd and type in ipconfig it takes me BACK to the c prompt. I am running Windows Vista and have an HPIt sounds like you downloaded two antivirus programs. They will try to battle against each other and cause problems, like loss of internet CONNECTION. I would uninstall both of them and install only one of them. Then check if you get the internet back.I also have two network adaptor yellow boxes isatap.{5A391858-2FA6-4061-ACD3-CA40C56A4666} Do these need to be UNINSTALLED? Re-install your MBoard drivers...they should contain the Ethernet drivers...

Okay I have a 5BW120 2H07DTY9616F it runs windows 98. I have no disk to this machine and got it second hand. I got the driver off the site and tried INSTALLING with an error. Found that I needed direct x 6 installed but I get It TRIES and looks for a file called ksuser.dll but its looking at the c drive and says its looking at the cd an cant find it. Not sure if its on the disk.
that's from the windows 98 CD.so it is on there then okay. But it looks at LIKE C:/windows/cabsYes, because in some installs, those CAB files are put on the hard drive, so Windows doesn't always require the disc to resolve issues. They're called cabinet files, because they contain compressed information. Ah but why is it asking for the disk then? Pointless about half then.it's asking for it because as far as it's concerned the files are on the disc. the fact that the path was changed to a folder on the HD, and it subsequently didn't find the proper files is why it's asking for the CD.

you DO have a windows CD, right? change the path from C:\windows\precopy or whatever it is to your CD-ROM drive.

there, another trip to google averted.right, but were in the cd do I find the directory?\Win98

now you've averted a trip to windows explorer!

you're on a roll! I'm in middle of CLASS so sorry about ahh.

OK. not at the machine then? nope thought that youd figure that. Dont have a connection any way there.

driverguide spammers seem to gather here sometimes...It's Spring....at least in some Hemispheres.ahh YES, that's when the spammer eggs hatch, and out crawl some of the lowest forms of life known.Hello,

Go to this web site: http://www.jetfans.us/ (it uses Driveragent scan) and select

1. Locate drivers for the COMPUTER you are using now?

OR

2. Locate drivers for a computer that is not connected to the internet?

Once you are done. give me the Driveragent Scan ID, I will try to provided all the drivers needed (Free of cost, I know one of the driveragent admin, I will ask him)

NOTE: All the instructions are provided on the above web site. Please read it.( DriverAgent is a small tool that will scan a computer for hardware devices, and provides working LINKS to the drivers)

I will try my best to give you the drivers.

Sykes LMAO


how very timely, and relevant to the previous few posts...Why you would suggest DriverAgent is beyond me...
HOWEVER ...carry on.I guess another EGG hatched?Hi All,

It is all about helping others and solving their issue. It is NOT a SPAM.

regards

Sykes
Yea it is...I agree with patio, sorry it seems to be starting like that one with the dell tech.tring to get a hold of some one since you guys seem not be of any aid here for the most part.

Everytime I try to trun on my computer i receive a bad image code \??\E:\WINDOWS\system32\RPCRT4.dll is nat a valid windows image.
I can't even log onto Windows. It shuts down the computer except enough power to bring up prompt. I lose functionality of my keyboard and mouse as well.
I don't have any program discs for this.
Any suggestions?Welcome to the forum.
There are many poeple here who want to help.
We need more information about your computer.
What kind? What make and model? How old is it?
And can you notice if there were some other problems recently?it's an HP Pavillion 6835. Right now it's running XP Professional. I'm not quite sure exactly how old it is. i think about 5 or 6 years.
There is a deeper issue here. Someone put the XP Professional on here without my permission. Not just that but it was never registered because apparently that person "boot legged" the program. I was attempting to reinstall Windows 98 through MS-DOS, but it wasn't recognizing my cd-rom drive. I restarted the computer, and thats when the Bad Image prompt started.I think that computer was sold with Windows ME, not windows 98. It may be hard to install Windows 98 without the drivers disks that cam with the computer.

How did some one install XP without you permission? Did a technician do that? Your cousin from Arizona?

That model can run XP very well. But Windows ME is not recommended because so many programs now are written for either windows 2000, XP or Vista.

Di you still have any of the original materials that came with the HP Pavillion 6835?
Somewhere there is a serial number and perhaps another number called a service code. With house numbers you can find if that machine was licensed to run XP. Some ME machine may have been upgraded to XP, even out of warranty. The Serial number can help you find out. You can contact HP via e-mail and see.
Have you been on the HP site? You need to go there to get drivers.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.htmlThe computer had Windows 98 on there initially. The person who installed it was someone i THOUGHT i could TRUST with the computer. I don't have any of the original materials for the computer, but i have the windows 98 program to reinstall on it. The problem isn't necessarily all of that right now though. The problem is the Bad Image that i don't know howto get rid of.As this point you want to biit the computer in 'safe' mode.
Turn the computer on, wait a few seconds and start hitting the F8 key until you get a response. You will see a menu that lets you select safe mode as an option.
It won't boot in Safe Mode or any other Mode for that matter. It seems to be giving me the Bad Image prompt where the "Log In" PAGE should be coming up. Do you have an XP CD ? ?No I don't if read the previous post. I need to get rid of this Bad Image and i don't know how without the Installation DiscI don't see any valid way to solve this issue without an XP CD as the machine will not even boot into safemode...
You will need to track one down...
The version and service packs installed need to match the CD i.e. if you have XP Pro with SP2 installed then that is the CD you will need to FACILITATE repairs.Raven,

The file you refer to is referenced at Process Library: rpcrt4.dll

Since you are running a bootleg version of XP Pro on that machine, there's REALLY not much we can do for you, except refer you to your local computer retail store for a legitimate version of XP Pro...or you can contact your computer manufacturer for recovery software.

The recovery software is relatively inexpensive and will put Windows 98 back on your machine...

Other than that...good luck!Thank you. I'll attempt the recovery software. I don't want the XP on the computer mainly because its used to just pay bills and whatnot.

does ANYONE know which driver is needed for the dell dimension 4550 ethernet communication port.i have had to do a full system restore due to a virus but since i reinstalled windows xp and resource cd that came with computer i am missing eternet port and driver for mmc.please help me someone dell want a fee of £60 + vat to talk me through resolution. Do you have a service tag on the PC? You should have since it is a Dell. You can go to the dell website and enter that service tag and it should GIVE you all teh drivers that you need.
thanks for replying so fast.i have gone to dell website with my service tag and downloaded all the drivers needed but when i try to update my ethernet port about 20 differant OPTIONS come up and i just dont know which is correct 1.any other suggestions please.Nope no more suggestions from me. That was the extent of my knowledge there. Sorrythanks very MUCH for trying to help.

hello there...anybody here COULD help me find a driver for my wireless mercury MW54P?
I really need this...I reformatted my PC (desktop) and I can't use my internet anymore..maybe it's because of the driver i need for the wireless..
any suggestions? I gather Mercury is the brand of wireless hardware you have?
If it is, just go to their website, look up the hardware, download the driver.
Or go to the MAKER of your computers website, look up the hardware there, and you'll likely find a driver is available. Download to any computer, save to USB drive if need be, and COPY over for use on your system.Since all the search results for that unit are in Chinese it may be easier to just get a NEW wireless PCI card...isn't there any way out here?

I have a sony laptop(model vgn-290). I installed Windows XP in it instead of Windows Vista. But I can't find the drivers for it. There is only Windows Vista drivers on the official WEBSITE. Where should I find the drivers and sony software for Windows XP,especially the Bluetooth driver.

Thank you.I forget to tell you that my laptop model is SONY VGN-CR290This should have been investigated before you upgraded to XP....
Some laptops were built with only Vista available...you may have one of those.
If so you are out of luck.Any reply?I wouldn't say you're out of luck. I just bought an HP laptop with Vista on it, and HP provide ZERO drivers for XP and state that they do not support XP for this computer.

Yet here I am, ALBEIT a week later, with my new HP computer and XP finally working reasonably well on it. I have a few quicklaunch BUTTONS which don't WORK quite RIGHT but otherwise it's all fine.

My suggestion is to go to the Sony website to find out all the hardware your system has, what brands and models, etc. Then go to the respective "brand" website to find the drivers for the each piece of hardware - they'll likely have suitable drivers. Also, you may find in some cases that the Vista drivers actually work in XP, as my sound card driver did.

Make a start with that, you'll probably get most if not all of your drivers.
What I'll also add is that it took me about a week to get my system running properly on XP, and that there's no one place to go to for all drivers - like a driver "pack". You're probably wishing to hard to expect that, like I was for a while.

Hello,

I've downgraded from Windows Vista Ultimate BACK to XP Home Edition. The disk I used was the 2002 version of XP, never opened and had been sitting in a box for quite a while now. When I try to go to dxdiag.exe, I go to the directx page. It says that my current video driver does not support direct3D. And I am a game designer so that is a problem. I've had this problem before and have been able to fix it. I went to device manager, and it stated that my video controller, network controller, and my Ethernet controller did not have drivers. So, I TRIED to find the driver manually, but none of them were supported. I remember when I first got my laptop it had the Intel RADEON 8500 family driver. So, my second resort was to go to a website and DOWNLOAD one of there driver check tools that would download the appropriate driver. Problem is, my internet driver is not installed! (Like I said earlier) SO WHAT DO I DO?! My thought is that because my laptop was newer than the XP software, the software didn't come with the appropriate drivers for my laptop. Or at least out dated one's. Please Help Me! There'll be drivers, I'm pretty sure of that... well, mostly I'm sure.
I've just spent a very challenging week getting my new laptop rolled back to XP from Vista, so I can probably give a couple of tips depending on what type of machine you have.

Can you tell us exactly what type of computer you have? Brand, model, etc...Windows won't have all your laptop drivers...the manuf. site is where to get them if you don't have the laptop's Driver CD that ships with the machine...I have a Dell inspiron 9200 windows xp service PACK 1.
Intel Pentium M/Centrino
1.60 GHz
598MHz
1.00 GB RAM
Dell inspiron 9200 windows xp

Do NOT get drives from other places until you first try the Dell Web Site:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&ServiceTag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_P4_9200&os=WW1&osl=en

I am looking for the latest driver for my Asus P5Q Realtek ALC 1200...searched everywhere and i can only seem to find drivers for windows VISTA and i'm running Windows XP Service pack 3..Can someone help by posting a link to the driver i need. Thx again for the help.What is it? Chipset driver, or sound driver?sound
Computer brand, and model, please.(1). First, download the Realtek driver from here .... http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Barebone/P3-M3A3200/RealtekALC1200_Audio_V51005657_V6015657.zip

The description for this file says it's the Asus P2-M3A3200 Realtek ALC1200 Audio Driver 5.10.0.5657/6.0.1.5657 for XP/Vista, but it seems to be an older VERSION of the Audio driver. If it unzips and you can install and get sound to work fine, then I'd just keep it as is Else you can continue with the following (which I think updates the driver if I'm not mistaken):
(2). after unzipping file to a location you can find easily, then "START"--> "Control Panel"--> "System"-->"Hardware" --> "Device manager". you may find an item named as "sound, video ... control"
(3). WITHIN this item, find a subitem titled as "Realtek .....". Right CLICK and choose "update the driver". Don't let Window update automatically choose the right driver for you. You have to update the driver yourself from the folder where you put the unzipped files. The right driver for XP32bit may locate within "Audio \ driver \ WDM"
(4). If you are unable to update, you may need to release your current driver then update.

Hope this works for you!

I have audio problems its telling me i have no audio device, I downloaded updated driver from gateway, but still nothing.In Device Manager do you have a "Sound, video and game controllers" section and if so what is under it. Also do you have any "Other devices" or any other devices with yellow exclamation marks or red X's?in the sound & audio devices its all gray nothing is hi-lighted, it won't let me select anything.Is this for a laptop or desktop computer?

If it is a desktop, do your speakers plug into the lime green plug with the folowing arrangement?

Its plugged into the light green portYou sent me this personal message. Please only post here and not SEND me a Personal message, since it helps me keep track of things.

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I do have a yellow exclamation next to pci device

I suggest you this because sometimes this SERVICE is stoped by some virus infections, even if your PC is protected by antivirus software, when you delete the virus it leaves this problem.

I have a toshiba tecra a3 which needs a sound driver, and i cannot FIND it anywhere . Could somebody please point me in the direction that ONE may be? thank you for reading this, and even more thank you for if you help me. I believe this is the driver you're looking for.thank's chris. it worked and my sister is real pleased. end of topic i suppose. bye all until next time i log on for some reason I'm GLAD it's all sorted out now. FEEL free to come back if you have any other problems.i will

once again thanks, and bye

I just reinstalled XP Pro (clean install) on a home-built 4-yr-old box. 1 G of RAM, 2 hard DRIVES, AMD processor.

When I reboot, there is no network connection (cable modem, ROUTER). I go to the Device Manager, uninstall the NIC, search for hardware changes, and XP reinstalls the NIC. Everything is fine until I reboot. I've tried reinstalling the driver, rolling back the driver and nothing seems to change this. The NIC is a Asound PCI 10/1000.

I had this same problem a couple of years ago and finally cured it -- but I cannot remember exactly what I did.

What am I doing wrong?

PeterRe-install your MBoard drivers...Tried reinstalling the MB drivers to no avail. Actually, I did it twice over a couple of days.

Like I mentioned, this happened a couple of years ago. I have some vague recollection that it was coming up with an incorrect IP address or something like that. And that uninstalling it and letting XP discover it again caused it to get a CORRECT address.

Does that make any sense?

PeterConfigure your connection so that the DHCP server and Gateway point to the routers IP address.And if 2K_dummy's advice doesn't work grab a brand new NIC card and install it.

Hello everyone,
I have an acer cdrw drive that work from my usb port. The model number is: 6406EU-102 it came with no disks.A friend found it at a yard sale and thought i would have use for it. Yes i could use it but can't find drivers for it. I'm RUNNING windows xp pro sp2, 512 mem and a 200 gig hd on a dell optiplex gx150.I have been to the acer site and have had difficulty navigating through the site and still have found no drivers.I have even used the found new HARDWARE wizard to no avail.Can someone point me in the right direction to find the drives for this. i would appreciate it alot.Have been looking all day for it.

thanks,
bmacgurkThird one on the List...Why do you think drivers are the issue at all? What does it do or not do? Try it on another machine. If it doesn't work there either, you may have bought a doorstop.hi GUYS,sorry it took so long to answer been hectic at home and work this time of year.But all is well and my acer cdrw drive is right as rain drivers were install and got it running.Thanks for all your help. I always knowwhere to come to get the help i NEED.
thanks so much,
bmacgurk
You're Welcome...seeya again soon.

i got some tuner card , but i can't FIND no drivers, on the card everywhere written Hopf tryed to google it found nothing, if any one can help, it is written on the card: Hopf 4505 , a chip : lattice , a chip : AMCC PCI matchmaker S5920Q.
i uploaded to imageshack , photo's of the tuner card

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/750/2007032310371uf1.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/4577/2007032310381uo6.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6329/2007032310383of4.jpg

i hope somebody can help DLoad and run Everest Home to find out more info on that card...Contact hopf.

Or look on their website, I THINK they've got what you need...

Hey did anyone know they made GPS cards for ISA slots...? Neat, that way you can always tell where your old and cranky PC is at.. thank you very much
too BAD it is gps and not a tv tuner, guess i have nothing to do with it then...Everest will still do what you need...in fact it will tell you more about your machine than you need to know.

Try it.Quote

thank you very much
too bad it is gps and not a tv tuner, guess i have nothing to do with it then...

I just install a new X-FI xtreme fidelity sound blaster card into my computer the sound work well on all program except my spider solitare card game.

when the cards are been dealt the sound's clips.
(sound goes down very soft during the dealing)
can any one help?1) Why is this a POLL ? ?
2) Did you install the correct drivers ? ?
3) How does the card show up in Device Manager ? ?
4) Did you disable onboard sound in the BIOS ? ?
Thanks for the respond Kame.
Yes i have disable the onboard sound also remember that i had a soundblaster before, which WORKED well with no problems.
i install the new card with the CD supplied.If it only happens in solotaire there's 2 things you can do...
Ignore it.
Or put that sound card thru all the paces in every app you can think of and try to reproduce the condition. If you do return it for a replacement.I voted....what can i do? You'll need to disable the old sound card and ENABLE the new one. Run a sound test through control panel so that it will recognize the hardware.This info was given 3 days ago. Look up there.

i have a very basic webcam with no drivers were can i get then is the defult ones for a basic camera i DONT know the model or anything

windows xp home
its usb
this is a pic of it

I wouldn't count on trying to find a universal driver...

The webcam doesn't have any labels or anything? What about a copyright etched into the bottom? UNFORTUNATELY, I don't recognize the model, but surely, you can find SOMETHING for us to GO off of. Even a sticker with the FCC ID on it... Where did you find the picture?

Is there a basic WINDOWS WEBCAM driver?No. There are semi-universal drivers for flashdrives and some mice, but NOTHING like that for webcams. The only one I know of is for MAC OS X, and EVEN its support is fairly limited.

And please stick to one thread per topic.

i need a DRIVER for a microsoft USB intellimouse explorer optical v1.1, but every site i find re-directs me to microsofts site, which is a dead end because they stopped supporting this mouse quite a long time ago. its a five button mouse, optical, with a scroll wheel, and its USB v1.1. its OLD, but it works great. if you know where i can get find a driver, please tell me, thanks.


EDIT: as a note, the v2.0 driver MAY work if i can find it, but the 3.0 does not work at all with this mouse. a UNIVERSAL driver for the series would probably work also, as long as i can set the side buttons to do what i want them to, i'll be happy.I would just invest in a new mouse...i highly recommend Logitech.
The wireless optical i use right now was less than 30.00 after rebate and it is bulletproof...Did you try to update the driver from device manager. Windows might have a built in driver.Quote

I would just invest in a new mouse...i highly recommend Logitech.
The wireless optical i use right now was less than 30.00 after rebate and it is bulletproof...

OS: Windows 98 Second Edition

Problem: Computer wont recognise my mobile phone through infrared using a usb adapter. I seem to have all the correct DRIVERS installed for the adapter, according to the cd.

When I activate infrared on my phone, it shows that it is CONNECTED to a computer(on screen, using an image, top-left). Also, on the actual computer, it comes up as "one infrared device in range - SAGEM" on the Infrared Monitor. So it is obviously connected.

When I try to transer files using Infrared Recipient, the following message appears:
"Communications could not be initialized. Make sure infrared is enabled on your machine thourgh the infrared control panel applet." (- which is referring to the Infrared Monitor)

The problem is that the infrared monitor is not installing the (modem?) drivers for the PNP device (which is my mobile phone) when it is connected. When trying to install it manually through the control panel, it seems to recognize my phone. However the infrared on the phone seems to disconnect (image top-right) for a slight moment.
Thus, saying that it could't find any modems during the search. (it searches through 3 ports - port1, port2 and an virtual infrared port)
While all this is happening, i noticed that the infrared monitor seems to be showing activity. (eg. as if it was sending/recieving files.)

Does anyone have any advice for me?
eg:
-change settings on phone (serial speed)
-change setting on computer (serial speed)

Note: I almost forgot, my phone model is 'Sagem my400v' if that helps
Doesn't surprise me when you're using Windows 98. Did you install drivers for your cellphone? You might need a special tool to allow you to browse through the cellphone's directory.. Look on the cellphone manufacturer's website.

I doubt Windows 98 is supported by them, though.Quote

Doesn't surprise me when you're using Windows 98. Did you install drivers for your cellphone? You might need a special tool to allow you to browse through the cellphone's directory.. Look on the cellphone manufacturer's website.

I doubt Windows 98 is supported by them, though.

i`m experiencing the same problem and i dont have a clue about what i`m supposed to be doing...i have a win98se running notebook and i got the same situation when i tried to connect it via irda. How did you get it through? the manufacturer`s website did not help me one bit...i have the same type of mobile phone sagem my 400 v and i cannot get any drivers anywhere...please, help me...

Did you push it in properly?

Perhaps you need to set your monitor to either digital or analog input if it's an LCD monitor. Or you put the videocard in the wrong slot, it NEEDS to be in the upper SLI slot otherwise there will be a big delay on when you'll get visual during boot.. Or you might not get visual at all.No problem [HIGHLIGHT]"HONVETOPS"[/highlight]


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"Set the monitor to either digital or analog input" ? Yes, it is an LCD, *** how do I do that?***

Hey everyone. I'm having a little bit of trouble with the drivers for my Manaccom web CAM. This was the web cam that came with the "Send Away" promotion in the Trend-Micro Internet Security 2006 program. This is generally a plug and play web cam, but this does not seem to be WORKING this way for me this time around. It has worked before, but we reformatted the computer and now it is not installing. I've tried drivers updates through Windows, rolling back of drivers, uninstall and reinstall etc., but nothing works. I'm running XP SP2 legit version. Could someone direct me to a website where I can download the drivers for this webcam or its equivalent? Thank you.Without knowing much about the webcam itself, I'm going to take a shot in the dark and say these might be the drivers you need (it appears to be the only webcam they make)...

http://www.manac.com.au/Support/dl/USB_Webcam_Drivers.exe

If you don't have the CD that came with the cam, you might want to download this. Also, make sure your DIRECTX is up-to-date. If the drivers don't work and you're still having problems, you might want to stop by the Manaccom forum.CBMatt is correct here is the full download--->Full

You may also want to install --->GordianKnotCodecPackThanks guys, sorry it took so LONG to reply. Worked like a charm.I'm glad you got it sorted out. And thanks for getting back to us...even if it has been almost TWO months. Ha.

windows will not recognize any PS/2 keyboard i plug in, you can see the error below. i have tried 3 keyboards, and uninstalling the driver on each, even in safe mode it doesnt work to uninstall it. i have no P&P keyboard to use, nor do i have money to buy one.

i am using the win osk to type with (on screen keyboard), expect typos as i am not going to fix anything minor while using this craptastic program.

thanks in advance. BTW,the keyboarrd worked last night.



[old attachment deleted by admin]Dead_Reckon ..... It would appear that drivers are required . Where you doing anything last night which may have removed or damaged them ?


dl65 Quote from: dl65 on APRIL 02, 2007, 12:37:31 PM

Dead_Reckon ..... It would appear that drivers are required . Where you doing anything last night which may have removed or damaged them ?


dl65

What happens if you boot with your operating system CD?

hi all i bought a cd rw recently (external) only problem is no INSTALLATION disk anyone no where i can download one? exprex made model no usb 55232uiWhat OS do you have?
Recent operating systems do not need drivers for CD drives.As the DEPUTY has said, a driver is NOT the issue. What does it do or not do? Is it SEEN in Device Manager? Have you tried other USB PORTS (especially in the back of the machine)?

Try it on another machine with SP2 on it. If it doesn't work there either, you may have a dud. Was it new?

my old computer wont even turn on anymore. I'm trying to GET all the files off the hard drive, but i cant access the 'Owner' file in 'Documents and SETTINGS'. I'm wondering if there is ANYTHING i can do to get the files out of this folder?You didn't give US any uinformation to work with, but assuming you are running XP have a look here:

HTTP://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

l'm trying to install my phone to the PC, l've downloaded and installed the usb driver for the phone but when l plug the phone in, the hardware wizard recognizes new hardware, but after it has searched it says there is no driver installed even when l've directed it straight to its destination. can any one please help. thanks

dpys02879More info on the phone, your machine and OS and someone will be along shortly...Are they the correct drivers ? ?

Was the phone hooked up when you installed the drivers ? ?

Not much info on Samsung's website. What version of Windows are you running ? ?
Seems the drivers are for Win2K and XP only.

You could also try re-installing but skip the part at the end when it asks to check the Windows site for drivers...and point it to the dloaded driver instead.Which USB ports are you using to connect ? ?
Some machines front ports are underpowered and might be causing this.
Try a rear port and dis-connect any other USB devices that aren't completely NECCESSARY and (sigh) try the re-install again.

Gotta admit i'm getting stumped on this one but it actually sounds like poorly written drivers...

Also do you have the phone on AC power when you are hooking it up ? ?Is it plugged into it's charger UNIT ? ?

Did you unplug all unneccessary USB devices ?Check add/remove for any samsung listings and remove them from there if you can.
If not go to Windows Explorer and delete any Samsung folders and retry...hello again, now l did what you advised and it said the same can't find software, but on taking the usb out of the back port l got a message saying my hardware was ready to use, does that mean it's done it, and if so how do l check its done and prepare to add music to my phone l don't know what to do to get music to the phone from scratch. thanks

dpys02879

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I just picked up an EXB-1500 tape drive to see what's on my old tapes. I can't get it working in my DOS 6.22 SETUP, I'm not sure what to load into the autoexec.bat and config.sys files. What SYS file would I use with an old tape drive??From what I am able to determine, the EXB-1500 connects using what looks like and will connect to a Floppy Disk Controller, but it uses a proprietary Controller Card. I can't find any information about whether it has SCSI or IDE variants.

I wasn't able to find the driver software for MS-DOS. I see listings on eBay which include the proprietary Controller card as well as the driver software diskette, but cannot find any information on compatible alternative controller CARDS or driver software downloads.I actually have the controller card, that's not the issue. I even have the Arcada Backup software DISKS, but they are built for Win95, and there is no discernible driver for DOS on there. Is there a generic SYS file that DOS uses for tape DRIVES? HONESTLY, it's been ~20 years since I used it, so I don't remember how to set it up in the autoexec.bat or config.sys. Sorry to bump, but any info on installing a tape drive in DOS would be most helpful! If i remember correctly i used to be able to get older Adaptec tape drives...Qic 80 i believe using HP Dos tape drive software...Quote from: patio on October 19, 2015, 08:28:42 AM

If i remember correctly i used to be able to get older Adaptec tape drives...Qic 80 i believe using HP Dos tape drive software...

I am using DELL pc. And i have this game called sims3 for about 2 years PLUS. And now i cant seem to LOAD it. I used troubleshooter but they cant FIX it. Moreover, i used intallupdatewizard and mcafee but cannot. They say there is a app that is running and i have to uninstall it. But i do not know what it is about and dont know how to continue to play this game. Can ANYONE help? My driver has something wrong is it? ThanksThis sounds more like a malware issue than a driver issue. What is the application you're being told to uninstall called? What is the exact error message you're SEEING?

My old computer broke, I had a bunch of files that I needed to get off of it so I purchased a sata adaptor.

When I hook it up to my computer for some reason I can not see any files on the desktop. On the folder options I have selected to show hidden files and there is nothing there.



My computer tells me that the hard drive is nearly full, so I know the data is still there, but for some reason I can not see it.Are you sure the data is on your desktop and not at G:\users\me\my documents ?I am 100% positive the files that I was looking for was in a folder on the desktop.

I am not sure why I can not see ANYTHING at all on the desktop.Your files are there...all the Desktop contains is shortcuts to those files...
Open the HDD in Explorer at the root and you will see all the directories/files.Please forgive my IGNORANCE here... What do you mean "Open the HDD in Explorer at the root"

how do i do that?I'd think you already did- the "root" is the top-level of the drive itself- after clicking, in this case, G:, but I expect you went through that already.

Are you certain that your user was "Me"?

The files are not stored elsewhere. They should be visible there. One possibility is an issue with permissions, though I don't think it could simply cause files to be invisible. Since it is a separate drive it might be reasonable to Take Ownership of the files therein, since they are still largely going to be tagged as being "owned" by the user on the previous system (which isn't done by name, but uses a unique ID).

If you know of any files in particular that you want to find, you might be able to find out where they are by opening the Root as patio mentioned (the top level of your G: drive, in this case) and then using the Search Bar in Windows Explorer (the "search Desktop" area in your screenshot) to try to find it.No luck, gaining ownership helped my open up some folders in other locations but it didn't MAKE any of the missing files appear on the desktop.Stop concentrating on the Desktop...as i stated all your files are there...Desktop only has shotcuts to any file /app etc...
Look up some tutorials on file management and you will find what you NEED...Quote from: patio on October 29, 2015, 01:22:51 PM

Desktop only has shotcuts to any file /app etc...

If you create a folder on the desktop, the folder is created directly in the desktop folder (C:\Users\<username>\Desktop) and any files you add to it are stored there directly as well.

I did not know this...however i disagree.