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Name: gigail
Date: March 28, 2003 at 20:40:52 Pacific
OS: windows xp pro
CPU/Ram: 1.8/512
Comment:

Ok this might sound ridiculous but why is it when i download new drivers for windows xp i go into device manager and when i look at the hardware eg. wireless adapter, and check the driver tab it is still the old one yet i know i installed a new one do I have to click on update driver.



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Name: Geezer
Date: March 28, 2003 at 21:54:21 Pacific
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Downloading the driver is only that..
it must be updated in Control Panel, as you suggested. If the update feature does not work, you must follow the prompts to select your device, then match with the new driver.


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