re-installed windows xp, but it doesnt look the same?

-TangleFoot-

TakeThis wrote: »

Start > All Programs > Windows Update.

That too.

Millionaire

-TangleFoot- wrote: »

Unfortunately some of the drivers suggested can be pretty generic (no 3D!) and even completely wrong on occasion.

It is worth a try. When I did it, I experienced no issues and once updated everything was running perfectly fine and it selected the correct drivers.

He is going to need the security updates anyway so worth a shot IMO.

Millionaire

jassi_9 wrote: »

Thanks not so bothered about older version of IE as i use firefox anyway

There is no "windows update" in comtrol panel

i did a search for it, the folder is empty.

This is not strictly a "legit" copy of windows, but i have used this cd to install xp on another (much newer machine) and it runs perfectly...

Right click 'My Computer' click on 'Properties' and there should be a 'Automatic updates' tab. click on that and click on 'Windows update site' if it appears.

-TangleFoot-

How do I update thee? Let me count the ways...

jassi_9

Millionaire wrote: »

Right click 'My Computer' click on 'Properties' and there should be a 'Automatic updates' tab. click on that and click on 'Windows update site' if it appears.

thanks just doign this now, it took me to microsoft website and its installing

tanglefoot i downloaded the 32bit driver, after removing the 64 bit version.

Icons look up to date and modern, normal size. tried youtube, a "little" better but still not smooth

lets see what thes windows updates bring.

just to add, even when i selected "32bit" there was still no option for sis 7012 under "vga"

only a sis 7012 option under "audio"

i just downloaed the vga beta 3.70 version ..........not the audio yet.

closed

if you are still missing drivers in device manager, find the instance id of the missing devices from (device manager) and either google it, or post it



windows update misses out loads of drivers, especially sounds, graphics, and chipset.

-TangleFoot-

jassi_9 wrote: »

i just downloaed the vga beta

Note: beta might be less stable.

marleyboy

Windows XP System Information

If you go to Start-Accessories-System Tools-System Information, you will get the screen shot below. There is a whole lot of important information about your System in this utility.

You can check your DirectX by going to Tools-DirectX Diagnostic Tool, this will inform you as to the version of DirectX your System is running as well as any errors or problems. You can also check your Sound and Graphic's with this tool.

On the left hand panel you can expand the + symbols and check such things as your IRQ's, Conflicts and sharing, Forced Hardware. Under the Components, you can click on the Sound Device to see what Sound Card your System has, CD-ROM, Display, Network, Modem, it lists all the Hardware in your System.

Under the Software you can check the Services, Running Tasks, Startup Programs and more. As it says it gives you all the System Information for your Computer.

jassi_9

marleyboy wrote: »

Windows XP System Information

If you go to Start-Accessories-System Tools-System Information, you will get the screen shot below. There is a whole lot of important information about your System in this utility.

You can check your DirectX by going to Tools-DirectX Diagnostic Tool, this will inform you as to the version of DirectX your System is running as well as any errors or problems. You can also check your Sound and Graphic's with this tool.

On the left hand panel you can expand the + symbols and check such things as your IRQ's, Conflicts and sharing, Forced Hardware. Under the Components, you can click on the Sound Device to see what Sound Card your System has, CD-ROM, Display, Network, Modem, it lists all the Hardware in your System.

Under the Software you can check the Services, Running Tasks, Startup Programs and more. As it says it gives you all the System Information for your Computer.

Thanks

Checked the irq's status is reporting OK for everything there

under system information, for sound it says:

name: multimedia audio controller
manufacturer: realtek
status: error
Pno Device ID:
PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_200B1631&REV_A0\3&61AAA01&0&17


Ran direct x, under display all the tests were successful and everything appears to be working ok, no problems found.

Under sound there is nothing, all boxes are blank? it says no soundcard was found but i doubt i had one (apart from the built in one that came with the pc out of the box)

is this information of any use?

TakeThis

Your Audio Driver is here.

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