[SOLVED] No Devices after XP Install

U4CX · 08-13-2007, 09:24 AM

Hello everyone,

I ran into a problem after installing Windows XP Pro. Basically, we purchased a pre-built computer, P4 2.6Ghz, 512RAM, 40GB HDD, some video card. Windows wasn't installed on it so I had to install it. I went to format the hard drive, installed Windows XP, and now I'm in the Windows Desktop. But the problem is, there seems to be no drivers installed for anything. The display is on Default Monitor (I can't change it), and I don't even see the network adapter. I really don't know what the video card is (or don't know how to find out what it is), and I can't get the network adapter to setup.

Can you please give some help.

Thanks very much.

**mattlock** · 08-13-2007, 10:06 AM

Please download and install Everest Click "Report", "Custom Selection", only choose "Computer" and "Motherboard" save it as a plain text file and add the file to your next post as an attachment.

To add an attachment click "Go Advanced" then click the paperclip and browse to the file.

With this info we'll be able to point you in the right direction for the drivers you need.

BTW, this should've been posted in the Driver Support forum.

U4CX · 08-13-2007, 10:40 AM

Ah, sorry I've posted on the wrong section.

I just got the Everest program, it's pretty useful. I acually found some hardwares on the computer I didn't know about.

I'm going to try and see if I can fix the problem.

Thanks for the help.

**mattlock** · 08-13-2007, 10:50 AM

No problem, I had the thread moved. Please post back here if you are unable to solve the problem on your own. We are always happy to help.

BTW, if you click on the blue link next to the hardware in Everest it'll give you the option to get the latest drivers.

Let us know how it goes for you.

U4CX · 08-13-2007, 12:26 PM

I actually found all the drivers I need, everything is working properly now.

Thanks again!

dai · 08-13-2007, 01:01 PM

when you format and reinstall as soon as you have the operating system loaded you need to run the m/b setup disk

**mattlock** · 08-13-2007, 11:43 PM

You're welcome. Glad you got everything ironned out. It's always a pleasure to help.

08-13-2007, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
U4CX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 103 OS: XP	[SOLVED] No Devices after XP Install Hello everyone, I ran into a problem after installing Windows XP Pro. Basically, we purchased a pre-built computer, P4 2.6Ghz, 512RAM, 40GB HDD, some video card. Windows wasn't installed on it so I had to install it. I went to format the hard drive, installed Windows XP, and now I'm in the Windows Desktop. But the problem is, there seems to be no drivers installed for anything. The display is on Default Monitor (I can't change it), and I don't even see the network adapter. I really don't know what the video card is (or don't know how to find out what it is), and I can't get the network adapter to setup. Can you please give some help. Thanks very much.

08-13-2007, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: No Devices after XP Install Please download and install Everest Click "Report", "Custom Selection", only choose "Computer" and "Motherboard" save it as a plain text file and add the file to your next post as an attachment. To add an attachment click "Go Advanced" then click the paperclip and browse to the file. With this info we'll be able to point you in the right direction for the drivers you need. BTW, this should've been posted in the Driver Support forum. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

08-13-2007, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
U4CX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 103 OS: XP	Re: No Devices after XP Install Ah, sorry I've posted on the wrong section. I just got the Everest program, it's pretty useful. I acually found some hardwares on the computer I didn't know about. I'm going to try and see if I can fix the problem. Thanks for the help.

08-13-2007, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: No Devices after XP Install No problem, I had the thread moved. Please post back here if you are unable to solve the problem on your own. We are always happy to help. BTW, if you click on the blue link next to the hardware in Everest it'll give you the option to get the latest drivers. Let us know how it goes for you. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

08-13-2007, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
U4CX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 103 OS: XP	Re: No Devices after XP Install I actually found all the drivers I need, everything is working properly now. Thanks again!

08-13-2007, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,784 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: No Devices after XP Install when you format and reinstall as soon as you have the operating system loaded you need to run the m/b setup disk __________________

08-13-2007, 11:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: [SOLVED] No Devices after XP Install You're welcome. Glad you got everything ironned out. It's always a pleasure to help. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!