Dell Dimension 4600 Drivers

Thank you will work through the device list later and work out what I need to download knowing my luck I will still mess things up but it will keep on trying till I suceed Thank You very much

Not only do you need drivers which you should be able to download from Dell.com, you need a Windows CD to re-install the OS, because once you format the hard drive, everything is wiped clean.

Of course, instead of Windows, you might want to give Ubuntu Linux a try. :emotion-1:

Hello welshie87 and welcome to the Dell Forums

You can find all the drivers and download for your system HERE

Your only problem will be in id exactly what componets you have in the system in the case of multiple listing such as video, network,communication

You can look in device manage and they should be listed there.

Now once you reload the Os there is an order to reloading the drivers necessary for your system to operate correctly that order is:

1. Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - A vital utility that provides critical updates and patches for the operating system. If you are reinstalling the operating system or updating all the computer’s drivers, it is imperative that this software be installed first. Currently, the DSS and NSS are not required for systems with Windows Vista installed. This is located under the System and Configuration Utilities Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

2. Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

3. Video Adapter - Enhances video performance. This is located under the Video Adapter Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

4. Network Interface Card (NIC) - Enhances the network controller for Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

5. Audio Adapter - Enables and enhances the audio controller. This is located under the Audio Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

6. Modem - Allows dialup capability. This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

7. Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

8. Touchpad, Pointer, Trackstick, Mice, and Keyboards - Enhances the pointing device features. This is located under the Mouse & Keyboards Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

9. Other Devices 

   • Bluetooth® Module
     This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
   • Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband Cards
     This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
   • PCMCIA/Smartcard controller
     This is located under the Security Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

You can download the latest drivers for the list above from the Dell Drivers and Downloads page.  It is recommended that you print this driver order list before starting the download process on the Dell Drivers and Downloads page.

There is no Desktop system software for your system so you can skip that and then continue on with the rest.