Formatting Laptop

Donnie

aj9648 wrote: »

Not sure. The only network adapters I can find is 1394 Net Adapter and realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Ethernet NIC

No yellow question marks?

Donnie

Wireless Drivers here. I guess you saw the 'back up drivers' post too late. Have you switched it on using the button at the front?

aj9648

Hi

Only question marks are on Bluetooth, Audiocontroller, network controller, PCI Modem, Unknown Device, Video Controller

Yes did back up drivers - how do I use them on the new install of XP?

aj9648

Just tried running a copy of Driver Backup from a USB stick but got an error - initilisation failed....and numbers after it.

Donnie

aj9648 wrote: »

Hi

Only question marks are on Bluetooth, Audiocontroller, network controller, PCI Modem, Unknown Device, Video Controller

Yes did back up drivers - how do I use them on the new install of XP?

Erm.... to which location did you save the drivers? If you've 'lost' them it isn't a problem, as the website has them. It just adds the complication of determining which you need to install. Have you checked the link in post #23 and downloaded the missing drivers from there? Also, have you tried searching for the drivers via the Device manager? Either way, install the obvious drivers from the HP website. It's clear that you haven't installed any of the drivers needed after a reinstall.

aj9648

I saved the drivers to an external HD - how can I copy these over?

Donnie

Via the Device Manager > Update Drivers and pointing towards the relevant location on the external drive?
I haven't used the program before, so am not aware of the format used.
Have you downloaded the drivers from the HP website if all else fails?

Use the Belarc Advisor to let you know which hardware is installed to your system. This should help you to decide which Wireless driver to install.
Have you downloaded the drivers from the HP website, yes or no?

aj9648

Yeah I tried one set of drivers (there are 5) but nothing - will try your suggestion and let you know

aj9648

Hi managed to get it sorted - thanks.

Will that iso of windows XP work with all PC's or just HP. If just HP then is there other iso's availlable for other non HP pc;s?

Donnie

Will activate only for HP/Compaq.