Windows XP does not detect devices

icoleby@tiscali · 08-07-2005, 02:36 PM

I recently needed to reinstall XP home to get a PC back to the "as new" condition. This gave me a few problems, and I eventually deleted the existing partitions and allowed XP to create a new one.
All went well - windows loaded up - everything fine.
But now windows claims my internal dial-up modem is not working (i know it is) and also claims I do not have a sound card installed - i know i have. I also have a second internal hard disc and this has also disappeared.
I assume that when I deleted the partition information i deleted some vital stuff that i should not have done - but this is a guess.
I have reinstalled all the drivers - but no luck.
Any clues on what I might have done and how i get windows to see these devices again? The "add new hardware" wizard is no good as the PC does not admit that there is any hardware.
Help!

Tumbleweed36 · 08-07-2005, 03:09 PM

Hi,

Just to double check, make sure the PnP feature in the BIOS setup menu is set to DISABLED for Win XP.

08-07-2005, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
icoleby@tiscali Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Windows XP does not detect devices I recently needed to reinstall XP home to get a PC back to the "as new" condition. This gave me a few problems, and I eventually deleted the existing partitions and allowed XP to create a new one. All went well - windows loaded up - everything fine. But now windows claims my internal dial-up modem is not working (i know it is) and also claims I do not have a sound card installed - i know i have. I also have a second internal hard disc and this has also disappeared. I assume that when I deleted the partition information i deleted some vital stuff that i should not have done - but this is a guess. I have reinstalled all the drivers - but no luck. Any clues on what I might have done and how i get windows to see these devices again? The "add new hardware" wizard is no good as the PC does not admit that there is any hardware. Help!

08-07-2005, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,686 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Just to double check, make sure the PnP feature in the BIOS setup menu is set to DISABLED for Win XP.