Formatted PC, re-installed XP, but now can't install drivers.

he3lpme3 · 05-28-2009, 04:34 AM

The formatting and reinstallation went fine but now that PC is essentially a big brick as I can't run anything. It won't even connect to the internet 'cause the ethernet drivers aren't there.

I went to the PC's manufacturer's support website (Dell: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx) and downloaded their drivers by inputting the PC's service tag, which is: 7T8S52J (check out what they gave me, I downloaded them, I think they're exe files).

I transferred them to a USB stick and took them to the PC, but after copying and clicking on them, the PC give me "...is not a valid Win32 application."

I did the Windows Key + R then typed in devmgmt.msc and tried to find the drivers from there (by giving the locations of the drivers) and install them like that, but they weren't found or I got that Win32 crap. I really need your help, my mum is driving me crazy to use that PC. No I don't have a Dell disc that came with the PC and our warranty with them has expired.

Hope you can help me out. Cheers.

Come on guys... no help?

Actually, if I just get the network ethernet drivers I'm sorted because then everything else can be automatically updated online. From my service tag, the website recommends these:

Anybody know a good website with proper installations for these kind of drivers?

dai · 05-28-2009, 06:33 AM

try installing these in this order

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...up&file=125390

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...up&file=136609

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...up&file=118693

Riskyone101 · 05-28-2009, 06:38 AM

Hello and Welcome to TSF,

Go here:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&catid=&impid=

1. install chipset driver
2. video driver,
3. Sonic Solutions
4. Network driver
5. Audio driver
6. Dell application

Note: reboot pc after each driver driver installation.
A suggestion here if usb stick gives you error again, Burn the files to a cd.

05-28-2009, 04:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
he3lpme3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: WinXP-SP2	Formatted PC, re-installed XP, but now can't install drivers. The formatting and reinstallation went fine but now that PC is essentially a big brick as I can't run anything. It won't even connect to the internet 'cause the ethernet drivers aren't there. I went to the PC's manufacturer's support website (Dell: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx) and downloaded their drivers by inputting the PC's service tag, which is: 7T8S52J (check out what they gave me, I downloaded them, I think they're exe files). I transferred them to a USB stick and took them to the PC, but after copying and clicking on them, the PC give me "...is not a valid Win32 application." I did the Windows Key + R then typed in devmgmt.msc and tried to find the drivers from there (by giving the locations of the drivers) and install them like that, but they weren't found or I got that Win32 crap. I really need your help, my mum is driving me crazy to use that PC. No I don't have a Dell disc that came with the PC and our warranty with them has expired. Hope you can help me out. Cheers. Come on guys... no help? Actually, if I just get the network ethernet drivers I'm sorted because then everything else can be automatically updated online. From my service tag, the website recommends these: Anybody know a good website with proper installations for these kind of drivers? Last edited by dai; 05-28-2009 at 06:28 AM.

05-28-2009, 06:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,569 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Formatted PC, re-installed XP, but now can't install drivers. try installing these in this order http://support.dell.com/support/topi...up&file=125390 http://support.dell.com/support/topi...up&file=136609 http://support.dell.com/support/topi...up&file=118693 __________________

05-28-2009, 06:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,697 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Formatted PC, re-installed XP, but now can't install drivers. Hello and Welcome to TSF, Go here: http://support.dell.com/support/down...&catid=&impid= 1. install chipset driver 2. video driver, 3. Sonic Solutions 4. Network driver 5. Audio driver 6. Dell application Note: reboot pc after each driver driver installation. A suggestion here if usb stick gives you error again, Burn the files to a cd. __________________