Reinstalled XP Home - no video or NIC drivers available

[Guest]

I reinstalled XP Home after reformatting my hard drive. Now the graphics are
HUGE and I can't find the appropriate video controller driver to install.
Also, I need to reinstall a network interface card driver. Can someone
recommend a site where I can download these?

 

[Ghostrider]

I reinstalled XP Home after reformatting my hard drive. Now the graphics are
HUGE and I can't find the appropriate video controller driver to install.
Also, I need to reinstall a network interface card driver. Can someone
recommend a site where I can download these?

The graphics display drivers are usually downloaded from the
website of the video card manufacturer. The same applies for
the network interface card driver. But if these peripherals are
built into the motherboard, then the maker of the motherboard
would be the place to visit for the downloads.

 

[Donny Broome]

What brand/model is your PC? Your PC manufacturer's website is a good place
to start.


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[Michael Stevens]

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I reinstalled XP Home after reformatting my hard drive. Now the
graphics are HUGE and I can't find the appropriate video controller
driver to install. Also, I need to reinstall a network interface card
driver. Can someone recommend a site where I can download these?

From start> Run> Type: msinfo32 You can find what type video card and
network adapter you have. You can then visit their web sites and download
the drivers.
If it is a OEM system, visit the OEM web site and look for Support and
download the appropriate drivers.
If you want another option to find the make and manufacture of the hardware,
download the free system information utility Everest from Lavalys. Download
the free home edition.
http://www.lavalys.com/


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[Plato]

From start> Run> Type: msinfo32 You can find what type video card and
network adapter you have. You can then visit their web sites and download

Will that pole the hardware directly and tell you? Or will it just poll
what windows "thinks" is installed?

 

[Michael Stevens]

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Will that pole the hardware directly and tell you? Or will it just
poll what windows "thinks" is installed?

I think it depends on the hardware, but video is probably a guess, network
adapters look pretty well defined.
That's why I added the Everest link.

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