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230797 2004-04-20 21:30:00 Ever so often when I switch my PC on (P2 355 Mhz) I have to go through the installation of a few new devices that Win discovered. Always the same ones (Sound (x2), Joystick (which I don't have). Always get the drivers in the Win folder. I've tried to reinstall drivers in Control Panel - but it still happens

How can I get the drivers installed or correct for all times - perhaps editing of settings file?

Thx

Sarel
sarel (2490)
230798 2004-04-20 22:21:00 Two common causes of this are:-
1/ Installing drivers that are not the originals
2/ Driver listings within Windows.

Normally for 1 , just download the latest from Manufacturers site. Also it is advisable to check your card for names and numbers to confirm you have the correct manufacturer. Google search is great for this.

For 2 , start in safe mode and get into Device manager. Expand the sound listing and remove all the listings under it. Restart PC and let Windows re-detect the drivers it is happy with.
Pheonix (280)
230799 2004-04-20 22:37:00 Hi Pheonix

Thanks for the advice - see my comments below.

"For 2 , start in safe mode and get into Device manager. Expand the sound listing and remove all the listings under it. Restart PC and let Windows re-detect the drivers it is happy with." I did this a lot of times already - no change.

"Normally for 1 , just download the latest from Manufacturers site. Also it is advisable to check your card for names and numbers to confirm you have the correct manufacturer. Google search is great for this." Unfortunately my PC flippen old (P2) - I've got the latest drivers in all cases (I checked it out over the weekend, so its fresh info).

Anything else that I can do??

Sarel
sarel (2490)
230800 2004-04-20 23:38:00 Well, gets a bit harder now.
What is the make & model of your sound card, as will have to delve a little deeper now. :)
Pheonix (280)
230801 2004-04-20 23:40:00 Buggar, quiet time gone, more work has just come through the door.. I'll get back later. Pheonix (280)
230802 2004-04-21 04:22:00 ESS Maestro2 PCI Audiodrive (WDM)
ESS Technology, Inc
Last dated driver : 6/8/2000

My modem voice driver - Rockwell - similar - I've got the latest driver on a disk because the company is now part of another - similar date.

Sarel
sarel (2490)
230803 2004-04-21 07:51:00 Well, I am at a loss at the moment. Maybe some suggestions if no one else has an idea.
Move the audio card to a different PCI slot.
Try changing the IRQ of the sound card.

At this time, I unfortunately have run out of ideas.
Pheonix (280)
230804 2004-04-21 08:58:00 Thanks a lot for all the trouble Pheonix, it is much appreciated sarel (2490)
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