DO NOT install non-Dell drivers as indicated by the other posters reference to the non-Dell site. Dell uses a lot of proprietary hardware and you MUST use Dell drivers as non-Dell will either not install or not work correctly.
HERE is the Windows XP drivers for the 3000. However, the Intel Chipset Drivers MUST be installed before installing any device drivers. The chipset drivers define (identify) the hardware devices and without them many of the hardware device drives will not install.
On a new install the correct and required sequence is (1) Install Windows (2) Install Intel Chipset Drivers (3) Install Device Drivers including sound, video, ethernet, etc.
As you probably did not install the chipset drivers you can install them, restart the PC and then install the device drivers for the sound, video, etc. Usually, when the chipset drivers are skipped this will take care of it. However, in a few cases it will take a new and correct install sequence to get it working properly.
Hello MJC72! If you have an old monitor, then I believe you need to install the right driver for it. First you need to find its model #--it should be located in the back. Once you found the model # and your monitor is Dell branded, just go to Dell Support and search for it--there's a search bar on the upper right hand corner where you can type in the model # of your monitor. If it's not Dell branded, then just use Google and type its model # and the words "driver" and "XP" or "WinXP" in any order you prefer.
However, if you have a newer monitor and has the ASC (Active Signal Correction) button somewhere, just press it and the image on the screen will automatically size and center, so no more side-to-side scrolling. Also, if it's a newer monitor, Windows XP should be able to install the right driver for it, provided it has it's EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) enabled. You can confirm this by going to the Display Properties and check your monitor model under Display in Settings. What you see there should be the exact model you find in the back of your monitor.
Also, you could try installing a newer version of driver for your graphics card.
Please provide us some specs of your monitor and graphics card so that we may be able to help you better.
fireberd
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February 5th, 2010 03:00
DO NOT install non-Dell drivers as indicated by the other posters reference to the non-Dell site. Dell uses a lot of proprietary hardware and you MUST use Dell drivers as non-Dell will either not install or not work correctly.
fireberd
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February 5th, 2010 03:00
HERE is the Windows XP drivers for the 3000. However, the Intel Chipset Drivers MUST be installed before installing any device drivers. The chipset drivers define (identify) the hardware devices and without them many of the hardware device drives will not install.
On a new install the correct and required sequence is (1) Install Windows (2) Install Intel Chipset Drivers (3) Install Device Drivers including sound, video, ethernet, etc.
As you probably did not install the chipset drivers you can install them, restart the PC and then install the device drivers for the sound, video, etc. Usually, when the chipset drivers are skipped this will take care of it. However, in a few cases it will take a new and correct install sequence to get it working properly.
ron7780
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February 5th, 2010 03:00
Here's a program that may help.
http://www.liutilities.com/products/campaigns/adv/ds/majorgeeks/txt/
Majorgeeks is one of the better,reliable sites when looking for utilities.:emotion-11:
remnant_horizon
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February 5th, 2010 04:00
Hello MJC72! If you have an old monitor, then I believe you need to install the right driver for it. First you need to find its model #--it should be located in the back. Once you found the model # and your monitor is Dell branded, just go to Dell Support and search for it--there's a search bar on the upper right hand corner where you can type in the model # of your monitor. If it's not Dell branded, then just use Google and type its model # and the words "driver" and "XP" or "WinXP" in any order you prefer.
However, if you have a newer monitor and has the ASC (Active Signal Correction) button somewhere, just press it and the image on the screen will automatically size and center, so no more side-to-side scrolling. Also, if it's a newer monitor, Windows XP should be able to install the right driver for it, provided it has it's EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) enabled. You can confirm this by going to the Display Properties and check your monitor model under Display in Settings. What you see there should be the exact model you find in the back of your monitor.
Also, you could try installing a newer version of driver for your graphics card.
Please provide us some specs of your monitor and graphics card so that we may be able to help you better.
You have a good day! :emotion-2: