Gary F said:
When I run Windows XP system compatibility check, I'm told that the
Intel(r) PROSet software is not compatible with XP., and that I should
upgrade the software. I can not find anything on the Dell, Intel, or
Microsoft site about this. If I understand correctly, this software
controlls the built in network card.
My system is a Dell Dimension L series, and is several years old.
Any advice?
Hi Gary,
PROSet is an optional part of the Intel network driver software, that
provides additional network card monitoring / diagnostic / management
capabilities. If your current version (under, I presume, Windows 95/98/ME)
is not compatible, then uninstall it before upgrading to Windows XP, then
after the upgrade download the latest version of the drivers and PROSet
here:
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/Detail_Desc.asp?agr=Y&Inst=Yes&ProductID=60&DwnldID=4275
(beware of line-wrap in your newsreader - the above should be typed all on
one line, beginning with "http:" and ending with "ID=4275")
This assumes that your Dimension L Series desktop has Intel 82559 (Pro/100+)
network silicon, but the above drivers, as you will see from the page, are
suitable for just about every Intel 10/100 and Gigabit solution.
Having said that, if your network chip is a couple of years old or more,
then Windows XP should have a perfectly adequate driver built-in.
Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on.
