The latest Dell drivers for that model GX 280can be downloaded here.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=PLX_GX280&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=

 

They need to be installed in a specific order also, very Important.

 

1. Chipset- there is only 1 choice, so download and install this now, before doing anything else.

 

2. Video- 4 choices, narrow it down to ATI or Intel, then there is only 2 choices

 

3. Network- 2 choices Broadcom 570x  or 57xx   

 

4. Sound (Audio)  There is only 1 choice

 

5. Modem (communications)  Only 1 choice Conexant

 

Be sure you download the Driver for each, not the application or utility.

 

 

 

Download and install this software to help with identifying the Video and Network hardware you have, make notes.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

I know doing what you are saying would be a lot easier if I had the internet on that computer, but unfortunatley I don't, I guess I should have mentioned that.

Also I have no CD burner so I cant put the drivers on a disc either, so those Dell drivers from that resource CD is practically my only method.

 

I think?

usb flash drive, external usb hard drive.

 

Go to a friends house and borrow some internet time and a CD burner.