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Win98 Bad Novice move
Name: michael Date: November 20, 2003 at 04:34:19 Pacific OS: win98 CPU/Ram: P3/128
Comment:
HI, SOS PLEASE, Trying to fix gf computer and each time I reloaded win98 I had bad files so according to what I read here format was the better way. Ok format and reload was ok I was not concerned about any extra programs,BUT I didn't think about the drivers for the videocard or the networkcard and whatever elese I need. It is a compaq presario and she does not have the factory disk. I could really use some help on how to restore this. thanks, michael
Name: Don Miller Date: November 20, 2003 at 04:41:50 Pacific
Reply:
Go to Compaq's site and you can get all the drivers you need.
Don
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Response Number 2
Name: mosaddique Date: November 20, 2003 at 09:55:04 Pacific
Reply:
go here: http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/home/selectproduct.asp?destination=reflib
Product Category: Desktops Product Family: Presario Desktops Product Series: Select yours from the list
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Response Number 3
Name: ChrisG (by ChristopherTGarrett) Date: November 20, 2003 at 14:43:03 Pacific
Reply:
You can also go to https://www.orderz.com/qrcons/default1.asp And order a restore CD
Or call
1-800-652-6672
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Response Number 4
Name: konnie Date: November 21, 2003 at 04:37:38 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks all, I checked out compaq and will try to download the drivers. Plus I have the GF looking for her CDs but most likly will order new ones as you suggested. freed from the doghouse michael
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