NatePed

I Erased my comp. for vista and installed XP.
My problem is my Graphic driver!
Can't find it anywhere!
i think its some other drivers i haven't installed, but don't see any visual issues...

Info:
OS: XP Pro
Comp.: Laptop XPS Gen 2
Language on Comp.: Norwegian / Norway (So the driver thing will be on Norwegian)

I installed all the driver on the CD witch comes with XP but couldn't get my Graphic card working!

If any more info is needed please say!

BCCOMP

Hi NatePed,
When you downgraded from Vista to XP you need to reinstall some drivers.
Can you go to the device manager and post any errors (yellow !).
If this is a Dell Laptop XPS GEN 2. Your drivers are here:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&catid=&impid=
Be sure to install the CHIPSET driver first.
Hope this helps.
Bill

NatePed

Norwegian: USB Device, SM-busskontroller, Ethernet-kontroller, PCI Device and Skjermkort (VGA-kompatibelt)

English: USB Device, SM-Buscontroller, Ethernet(not internet dont sure what it is on english)-Controller, PCI Device and ScreenCard (VGA-compatible(t))

That was all with a yellow "!"

NatePed

i tryed that site but dont find the grapich driver!

BCCOMP

Hi NatePed
Install this first (Chipset Driver). This will take care of the SM Bus Controller
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=149851

On the other drivers you need:
If you run EVEREST (DO Not download Advertisement) under my signature and post the report to the thread.
The report will give me what is in your laptop as far as Hardware.
I can then get you the rest of the correct drivers (Instead of guessing) for you.
Thanks,
Bill

NatePed

Damn much letters!
hope you know what you are looking for! and thanks for the Drive!
THANKS!

Attached Files

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BCCOMP

Hi Nateped,
Yea there is alot of info, but it is in Norwegian. No problem (I hope)
So here we go.
Did you install the Chipset driver? If not do it before the rest of the drivers.

Chipset:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=149851

Video (Graphics):
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=145776

Network Driver Lan:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=114367

Wireless LAN Driver:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=207280

Install these and then go back to your device manager and tell me the remaining errors you may have.
Thanks,
Bill

NatePed

GOD DAMN IT YOUR THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS ******* AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
when im 18 years old i will donate a LOT! for this, man is awesome!!!

NatePed

Works now thanks!... But USB Device and PCI Device still has a yellow "!"

BCCOMP

Hi
Try this one:
Modem:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=134327
Again report any errors.
If you could right click on the errors>Properties>Details Tab
Post the VEN/DEV numbers you find.
Thanks,
Bill

NatePed

I still have a yellow "!" over USB Device and PCI Device...
And where do I find the errors>Properties>Details Tab thing?

BCCOMP

Sorry about that. It is hard to read Norwegian.
You have to go into the Device Manager. Then right click on the errors>Properties>Details Tab
Post the VEN/DEV numbers you find.

Also do you have any USB Devices connected that I am not aware of (webcam, printer)?

Is your sound working?
Bill

NatePed

And one more thing. Windows update doesn't work get this error:

Automatic Updates (allows the site to find, download and install high-priority updates for your computer)
Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) (helps updates download more quickly and without problems if the download process is interrupted)
Event Log (keeps a record of updating activities to help with troubleshooting, if needed)
To make sure these services are running:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type services.msc and then click OK.
3. In the list of services, double-click on Automatic Updates and then click Properties.
4. In the Startup type list, select Automatic and click Apply.
5. Verify that the Service status is started, if the Service Status is Stopped click on the Start Button.
6. In the list of services, double-click on Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) and then click Properties.
7. In the Startup type list, select Manual and click Apply.
8. Verify that the Service status is started, If the Service Status is Stopped click on the Start Button.
9. In the list of services, double-click on Event Log and then click Properties.
10. In the Startup type list, select Automatic and click Apply.
11. Verify that the Service status is started, If the Service Status is Stopped click on the Start Button.

But i cant get Automatic Updates enabled!
When i try to enable it i get this error message:

Could not start Automatic Updates on Local Computer/Disk
error 1058: Service could not start, maybe because it is deactivated, or because it doesn't hav any active device connected
(the error its on Norwegian so it a bit hard to translate)

NatePed

My sound is working, and i will try what you said and give you the numbers.. :)
Only have a USB Stick/Memory Pin and it works (does A keybord and mouse count :P incase i have it)

NatePed

I doesn't have any tab that is called Error in Device Manager (Norwegian = Enhets Behandler)

BCCOMP

The error is your yellow ! in the Device manager
Right click on the error (Yellow !)>Properties>Details Tab
Post the VEN/DEV numbers you find.
Bill

NatePed

I just got the Update to work and doesn't have any yellow ! now!!!!
Thanks for the great help and fast feedback!

BCCOMP

Hi Natepad,
I am glad you have it all up and running.
A JOB well done.
Thanks,
Bill