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[quote user="snocone"] Well, apparently my post before the one above violated the terms of service because I had my service tag in it. Frustrating because its MY service tag and I put it there. [/quote] What I find frustrating is the fact that a Dell rep can take the time to remove your post for a service tag TOS, and not have the time to try answering your questions ...
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Hello again, I am sorry for your trouble. Dell does not update drivers for a system that is not currently selling. Sad, but true. For your BIOS update, I can only suggest that you try it in XP compatibility mode if your version of Win7 is pro, or ultimate. Or, barring that option you 'could' install a blank hard drive and install XP 32 bit or 64 bit. Install the new BIOS and remove the drive. This will get you your BIOS, but the DSS, and chipset files are installed onto the hard drive when
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Hello again, Fireberd is telling you right. Since you have installed Win7 you now have to install the DSS software if any for your system, and then the chipset software. Once you do your system will be able to work correctly and recognize your system hardware. Note: Some devices may not function properly if the drivers are installed out of order. Install your version of Windows. Install the following software and drivers in the order listed below. Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System
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Hello, If your DVD is connected to the IDE connector, make sure that it is set to 'Master/Primary' and not slave/secondary.
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Hello again, So if I understand correctly ... You now have 2GB of memory since you have added a new 1GB chip. You are running Windows XP SP3 with all the critical updates. You have decent AV software that updates daily. Have you ever reinstalled Windows on this system? Or, is this the install that came from Dell? If this is the original install from Dell you should not need most if any of the drivers listed. If you have ever reinstalled Windows we would need to know, so the information provided will
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Hello again, Please keep us updated. Good to see that a Dell rep here is trying to help. Bad to see the first ADMIN did nothing but remove your order number from your message.