Yes, the drivers for my hardware devices are on Dell's website. I am grateful for your suggestion.
Last night I downloaded them to my notebook, wrote them to a CD, and installed them on my daughter's machine. Presto! We are up and running and the system seems to be operating in top shape.
Bill, many thanks again.
John
P.S. Through this entire "ordeal" I believe I learned some new things about computers. If it had not been for TechSupportForum and all the positive input
I know her machine would still be "down."
P.S. 2: With the fragmented files, malware, etc. that can compromise the computer through install/reinstall, surfing, etc., I had this question:
Would it be more prudent to
erase everything I throw in the Recycle Bin versus simply
deleting them?