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25th Oct 2007, 05:19
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Ok ive a few Q's i originally had Xp home OEM on my system but i needed to reinstall but the disc was damaged so it messed up my computer. So im going to install Windows XP Home SP2 ( retail) problem is, doesnt OEM mean that it has certain drivers installed for your computer. Once ive installed Retail version does that mean i have to go and download all the drivers for all things on my PC?? i dont have the internet at home so can i have a list of certain drivers i need like Cd rom Dvdrw graphics card etc
Help im not good at this stuff!! Thx PS: will the backup cd ( if i get it to work ) contain drivers on it i can use ?? and where are they located ?? |
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25th Oct 2007, 05:36
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Xp will automatically update your drivers for CD/DVD RW and the likes, you will be able to find the drivers that you require easy enough
If you have trouble in finding any drivers just start a thread specifying your problem and I will be happy to help you
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25th Oct 2007, 06:07
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OEM means Original Equipment Manufacture. Basically it has less documentation (if any) and you are more limited as to what you are allowed to do.
The Cd will contain all the drivers you need, except ones which when you installed, you had to insert the products CD. |
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25th Oct 2007, 07:07
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Thanks guys, going to try and reinstall later 2nite.
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26th Oct 2007, 02:15
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Ok im up and running got Xp home sp2 installed, but theres no sound i tried to play a game and it said DirectSound Error: No Driver, how do i fix this ive no access to internet but i am able to download now and again from a diff pc. I think i had realtek im not sure.... Also i dont know if i need any other drivers, i put on the latest nvidia drivers for my geforce and it seemed to allow me to change the screen resoultion and colour so im guessing that worked?
Do i need other drivers besides sound drivers after using a retail XP? Thanks much appreciated! |
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26th Oct 2007, 04:01
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Do you know the make of the computer and motherboard
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26th Oct 2007, 04:05
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PACKARD BELL 1529 PC
NEC COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL Model - GA-8TRC410M-NF Chipset ATI r5400/rc400/rc410 Southbridge ATI sb400 LPCIO ite it8712 Graphics Interface Version - PCI Express Link Width X16 Max X16 Does this help?? |
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26th Oct 2007, 04:25
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Assuming this is your comp, you can download the drivers here
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26th Oct 2007, 04:33
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Thanks, thats brilliant ill try and download it at the weekend, ill tell you if it works or not..
Thanks a million!! |
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29th Oct 2007, 03:25
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Thanks it worked!!!
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