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clean xp install hardware not found
Name: adamthepostie Date: August 22, 2008 at 12:03:07 Pacific OS: xp CPU/Ram: dell 2200 Product: dell 2200
Comment:
i have recently had to format my hard drive and clean install xp home, HOWEVER, my laptop cant find my network card, video card, etc. when i try to install them it asks if i want to connect to the internet..how can i with no valid way to connect and no install disc..!!!! please help me.....thanks
Name: OtheHill Date: August 22, 2008 at 13:33:12 Pacific
Reply:
Are you trying to downgrade to WinXP? If not, why aren't you using the the Dell restore disks?
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Response Number 2
Name: adamthepostie Date: August 22, 2008 at 13:43:44 Pacific
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i dont have them
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Response Number 3
Name: OtheHill Date: August 22, 2008 at 13:46:17 Pacific
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Well, you evidently do have a computer with internet access. Go to the Dell site and enter the number on your unit to download all the drivers. Then burn them to disk or copy to flash drive and install on your computer.
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Response Number 4
Name: The_Oracle Date: August 22, 2008 at 16:03:41 Pacific
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