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islandguy4u

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June 10th, 2006 13:00

DRIVERS MESSED UP

Can someone help me? I reformatted my hard drive because of spyware and adware but then after everything was done i have the following problems

-Ethernet Controller
-Multimedia Audio Controller
-PCI Modem
-Video Controller

I have DSL and cant use my ethernet port
My speakers dont work
and the resolution doesnt go higher on my montior

I dont understand drivers and things do i would appreciate it if someone could help me out.
Thanks.
  • chasbox

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    Posted June 10th, 2006 13:00

    Hi

    Post your system info  make,model,os and service pak etc.

    Then someone may help you.

  • islandguy4u

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    Posted June 10th, 2006 13:00

    I dont know where i get all that

    but its Dell Dimension3000, pentium 4 processor and thats all i know
    if you tell me where to find the rest i can post it up.
  • volcano11

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    Posted June 10th, 2006 14:00

    After reinstalling Windows XP you need to install the chipset drivers before even attempting to install other device drivers.  Once the chipset drivers are installed, you can then sucessfully install drivers for the other devices.   All drivers for you system can be downloaded from:

    http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=DIM_CEL_3000&os=WW1&osl=EN

    Steve

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    Posted June 10th, 2006 15:00

    Which file are you trying to run when you get that message?  Have you tried re-downloading that file?
     
    Steve
  • islandguy4u

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    Posted June 10th, 2006 15:00

    I tried doing that earlier, but while installing it tells me to enter the last disk. (for audio) but i have no disk.
  • islandguy4u

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    Posted June 10th, 2006 15:00

    all i really want now is for my speakers to work. i'm open to any suggestions, on device manager there are two items with asterix on them:
    - Multimedia Audio Controller
    Ethernet Controller

    Someone please please help me out
    Thanks in advance
  • islandguy4u

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    Posted June 10th, 2006 15:00

    yeah i tried it three times
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    Posted June 10th, 2006 16:00

    If you have on-board audio, try uninstalling the drivers.

    Reboot, and see if Windows will install drivers for you.

    If not, you will have to find out the make of your soundcard,(and Network Card) then download the drivers for those from the appropriate site.

    Message Edited by msil217 on 06-10-200612:03 PM

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    Posted June 10th, 2006 17:00

    Islandguy?

    Did you try downloading and installing the ethernet drivers (they are under Network Drivers on the Dell download site).

    Steve

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    Posted June 11th, 2006 04:00

    Thanks Steve, the ethernet controller is cleared, now all the remains is the Multimedia Audio Controller, got any ideas?