I probably post this same message at least 4 times a day. After reinstalling Windows, you must install the chipset drivers before even attempting to install drivers for any other devices. Without the chipset drivers, Windows will not be able to properly recognize of install drivers from many other devices. Did you install the chipset drivers as the first drivers installed after your reinstallation?
Thanks Volcano11! I've been reading the forum a bit today and I had a feeling that you'd be responding. I have formatted the HD 3 times so far trying to get this thing right, and I think one of the times I did install the chipset drivers first without success, but I cannot be sure if I did. I am at work until tomorrow, but when I get home I will do a fresh format *again, and install the chipset drivers first. I will keep you posted on my results. Do you know what chipset driver I need for the Dimension 8300? Thanks!
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All drivers for that system can be found at:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_8300&os=WW1&osl=EN
Steve
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