[Inspiron 6400] Reformated & No drivers CD

Question

Ok, about a week ago my computer would be stuck on the blue loading screen for windows (Right before it loads the desktop) I managed to fix that with a simple windows XP disc and repairing.   I then backed up all the files I cared about, and reformatted.   Now, I seem to have misplaced my drivers CD, But I managed to get my computer running with drivers from the Dell site. BUT it is still missing a number of drivers, and many things do not function properly. Any way of getting another drivers CD or obtaining the required drivers over the internet?

Hjoo · Answer

According to DevManager, I'm missing Base System Device (x3), Ethernet Controller, Network Controller, & SM bus controller

Bay Wolf · Answer

You can get all of the drivers necessary for your system here.  There are no more specific to Dell.   What drivers are you missing? What is not functioning correctly or not at all?   Did you install the Chipset Drivers? Did you install Dell Quickset Drivers? Did you install Dell Notebook System Software?

Codewalker · Answer

That's usually the chipset driver

Bay Wolf · Answer

Hjoo, you never did give an answer.  Did you install the Chipset Drivers and the Dell Notebook System Software?  If not, you will need to.   If you want the use of the 'extra' features on your notebook, you will have to install the quickset drivers.

Hjoo · Answer

No, they did not fix the issue.   On another note, it seems that I can't burn DVD's anymore because the files could not be decompressed... (exact same files I burned to DVD before)

whamb · Answer

I think Base System Device (x3) is fixed with the Ricoh Drivers located under Chipset.  That's what got rid of mine after I formatted as well.  It seems to be for the card reader.

Hjoo · Answer

Yeah that fixed those three, thanks.   Now just for the ethernet controller & The network controller...

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