Format C: Drivers?
Please help, I've got my mates Compaq computer that is very compact, used by BT, it is a pentium II and has everything built in (no room for any plug ins), it is running windows 98, I formatted it because he got a virus...... I don't have a clue what drivers I need,:| my mate don't have any!
So what I would like to know if any one can help me please is "How can I find out what the graphics adapter driver is and what the sound driver is?":|
thank you
Lurch
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
you not got XP to hand to install... or 98 ur only option.
ur find xp has a vast majority of popular drivers in it already... i never usualy have to muck about with drivers for sound cards etc...
just the damn printer when i loose the discs
your have to find out the brand a model of the components inside before u can know what drivers you need.
take a look in Device manager.
Right click My computer, properties, hardware, device manager. (just in case)
Last edited by Spennyboy; 21st April 2005 at 10:31 PM.
Re: Format C: Drivers?
Hi Spencer, thanks for quick reply, I have a legal copy of 98 don't want to install my XP as it is required to be registered with in 30 days and to get the upgrades, service packs etc, so 98 realy only option. Cheers
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
alright then m8, then onto the drivers.
do as i said and find out what drivers you need, (brand and model)
if you need any help finding the actual drivers post the info on here and i will grab em for ya
Re: Format C: Drivers?
Hi, all it states in the device manager is, standard PCI graphics adapter (VGA), that is the driver that it installed when intalling 98.
cheers
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
well what do u actually need drivers for?
device manager will tell u whats working and installed and what aint.
Re: Format C: Drivers?
not all copies of windows require registration... www.torrentspy.comOriginally Posted by lurch
Re: Format C: Drivers?
cheers marcode I will take a look...
The reason why I need drivers is the graphics is to low, 16 colour, need atleast 256 and I have no sound!
cheers
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
cant u even have a look at the card and see if you can see any markings on it that may give you a clue to who makes it..
its prolly gonna be one of nvidia or ati etc.. could narrow the list of places to look.
Re: Format C: Drivers?
Yes barcode, taking sides of now, will take look
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Buhahaha.
This is a good reason to at least keep a minimal inventory of components when using a machine rom in device manager. Saves on heartache like this later.
Re: Format C: Drivers?
I hope I have managed it, i've never done it before, attached are 3 images of this computer, can't see any info inside.
cheers Lurch
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
Thats a Compaq iPaq desktop - have a gander at Compaq's website... which will probably take you to HP as they merged a while back....
These tend to be used by Corporates and invariably use an integrated intel grapfics chip.
If you can - get hold of a trial copy of Sysoft Sandra or Aida32 (I think) and they will be able to tell you exactly what hardware is in the box.
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
ermmm guys!
First off... I am 99% sure XP will not install on a Pentium II.... it will actually tell you to fu(k off!
Secondly, all you need it the make and model number of the PC... I am sure a search on the net will find the correct drivers for the PC??
Re: Format C: Drivers?
cheers fingolfin, I will take a look on compaq site, and also see if I can find the programs mentioned. As mentioned above, it is an ex BT PC.
cheers Lurch
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
>Ahem!!<
I have XP running on a Celeron 333 for the kids - two of them in fact!!!
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
Try installing belarc on it m8, it should tell you whats inside.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
Thanks for help, I will look and try again, will let you know how I get on later, many thanks
Lurch
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
Compaq Desktop iPAQ drivers - by catagory
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/fi.../us/index.html
Good post DirtyGirl - the sticker with the barcode should tell U all U need to know.
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Re: Format C: Drivers?
rubbish:
PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system);* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
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