Drivers, find hardware in computer?

[Manquala]

Hi,

My friend just gave me a computer I reformated it with windows xp home
edtion, however, it needs some drivers and I do not know what kind of
hardware the computer gots in it nor do I know how to find what kind of
hardware the computer gots in it either. How would I find what kind of
hard it gots to be able to fix the drivers it is for the modem for dial
up I think that needs the drivers.

Thanks so much!

 

[Malke]

Hi,

My friend just gave me a computer I reformated it with windows xp home
edtion, however, it needs some drivers and I do not know what kind of
hardware the computer gots in it nor do I know how to find what kind
of
hardware the computer gots in it either. How would I find what kind
of hard it gots to be able to fix the drivers it is for the modem for
dial up I think that needs the drivers.

Thanks so much!

Standard blurb, apply as appropriate:

Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:

1. The device mftr.'s website; OR
2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR
3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM
computer (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the
drivers.

To find out what hardware is in your computer:

1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific
model machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers
anyway)
3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc
Advisor. The older Aida32 is good for this, too.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
http://www.aumha.org/free.htm - Aida32 (hosted on Jim Eshelman's site)

Malke

 

[mdp]

Hi,

My friend just gave me a computer I reformated it with windows xp home
edtion, however, it needs some drivers and I do not know what kind of
hardware the computer gots in it nor do I know how to find what kind
of hardware the computer gots in it either. How would I find what
kind of hard it gots to be able to fix the drivers it is for the
modem for dial up I think that needs the drivers.

Thanks so much!

Everest tells you what HW you have. Get version Everest Home Edition
2.20.405 (4.0 MB)

http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=everesthome

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

If you are just looking for modem drivers, remove the modem from the machine
and look for a manufacturer label.. this may only be a small label
containing a few numbers..

Run whatever you find in a Google search..

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi,

My friend just gave me a computer I reformated it with windows xp home
edtion, however, it needs some drivers and I do not know what kind of
hardware the computer gots in it nor do I know how to find what kind of
hardware the computer gots in it either. How would I find what kind of
hard it gots to be able to fix the drivers it is for the modem for dial
up I think that needs the drivers.

Thanks so much!

1) Start > Run > MSinfo32.exe.

or

2) Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information

or

3) Start > Run > DXDiag.exe.

or

4) Right-click My Computer > Manage > Device Manager.

or

5) If none of the built-in tools provide the information you want, you
can use these utilities to help determine the answer to your question:

SiSoft's Sandra
http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.php?dir=&location=sware_dl&lang=en

Belarc Advisor
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32
http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip

Lavalys' Everest Home
http://www.lavalys.com/products/overview.php?pid=1&lang=en

or

6) Look in the manual/documentation that came with the computer.



--

Bruce Chambers

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[Pavel A.]

Ask your friend will he/she give you the drivers, or pay the bill if you call a tech?
--PA