Windows 2000 refuses to install any new drivers

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connor_a

Hi everyone,

I've recently restored a DL380 G3 system state to another DL380 G3 in
a test lab. I have no mouse, keyboard or video above 640x480 (so I'm
using vnc to connect).

When I try to add/remove the keyboard, mouse and video drivers with
"!" marks next to them or install ATI Rage XL drivers windows returns
"failed to load drivers".

Hope someone can assist.

Thanks!
 
D

Dave Patrick

This may work for you;.To remove devices you'll want to first uninstall the
device from Device Manger then power down and physically remove it.

To display hidden devices, non-Plug and Play devices, and devices not
attached to the computer (commonly known as "ghosted" or "phantom" devices)
From a command prompt;

set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1

then also from the command prompt;
start devmgmt.msc

Then, use Device Manager to remove or reconfigure these devices. Do not edit
the registry.


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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