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

jassi_9

TakeThis wrote: »

Just run a clean install from Boot with the NEC/Packard Bell Windows XP SP3 disc and we'll go from there.

Done this now mate, 26 updates all installed

Ypur pm box is also full......thanks

TakeThis

Made some space. Have a look in the Device Manager to see what you need/what Drivers are needed.

TakeThis

Sound

Display Driver

Ethernet

Let me know if something else is missing.

jassi_9

TakeThis wrote: »

Sound

Display Driver

Ethernet

Let me know if something else is missing.

thanks

its connected to the internet, so do i need the ethernet one?

device manager has a question mark next to:

multimedia audio controller: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_200B1631&REV_A0\3&61AAA01&0&17


video controller (vga compatable): PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_6325&SUBSYS_10041631&REV_00\4&3525EC23&0&0008

are the ones above the correct ones for what i need?

jassi_9

downloaded all three files, they were .zip files

got 7 zip from filehippo

sound one does not have a set up file, just a file to remove sigmatel.zip

the display and ethernet files seemed to run set up ok, but i cant change resolution over 800 by 600

and it still seems blocky

went to device manager and the above two things still have question marks next to them.....

TakeThis

Did you follow the instructions that came with each link as to how to install the Drivers?

You un-zip the Sound Driver and then choose the Update Driver option by right-clicking on the line within the Device Manager corresponding to the Audio hardware and choosing 'Update Driver'.
You can then point the Wizard towards the newly un-zipped folder. The Driver will install that way.

As to the video, you can use the same Driver that you used earlier that worked. Perhaps from the Gigabyte website?

-TangleFoot-

TakeThis wrote: »

As to the video, you can use the same Driver that you used earlier that worked.

It's possible the system merely needs to be restarted, assuming you haven't done so already.

marleyboy

I miss XP for its ability to be tweaked, win7 seriously lacks the old ability to tinker with it.

Your nearly their OP - Fingers crossed

-TangleFoot-

marleyboy wrote: »

Your nearly their OP - Fingers crossed

Ever get the feeling you're going in circles?

jassi_9

TakeThis wrote: »

Did you follow the instructions that came with each link as to how to install the Drivers?

You un-zip the Sound Driver and then choose the Update Driver option by right-clicking on the line within the Device Manager corresponding to the Audio hardware and choosing 'Update Driver'.
You can then point the Wizard towards the newly un-zipped folder. The Driver will install that way.

As to the video, you can use the same Driver that you used earlier that worked. Perhaps from the Gigabyte website?

result!

video and sound now working in firefox

your audio driver worked but not the video one, i used the gigabyte one (from tanglefoot) id used before.....

but internet explorer keeps asking me to install adobe flash 11.2 even though i selected yes?

not getting a request for administrator password on start up, although im sure i did set up an account on install?

when windows loads it keeps asking me "windows genuine adavantage" WGA notification....how do i get rid of this?

can you also recommend free anti virus/firewall software as windows keeps telling me i have none installed (comp at risk etc etc)

thanks for all the help!!