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So yesterday I reinstalled Windows XP Prof (Sp1) and the modem wasn't recognize by the computer although the onboard sound and amoungst other devices not being recognize as well, my thought was as its an older server pack it may not recognize a lot of devices. So I said to myself Sp2 should help with that as it is the average server pack, a part from Sp3.

So my step-father phoned up vm and basically made us do unecessary tasks that cause more annoyance than before. I originally knew we needed another installation CD. That being said, it had been a while that I had used the ntl installation CD, approximately 2years and I didn't find out until last night that the modem doesn't require the CD to install it once again.

After about an hour or so over the phone speaking to none Uk born n bred people with strange accents which made the task even better!
We were smack bam right where we were on square one.

My question is, could anyone assist me in installing my modem again on my other computer with basic english as I've only had 2 and a bit hours sleep.
If there is any questions that you may have please don't hesitate to ask however I am not the greatest acknowledge person about computers but I am most certainly willing to learn.

Any help would be appriecated
Thanks

Dan

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I take it you are connecting your Modem to your PC via USB? Ethernet would be a better bet assuming your PC has an Ethernet port and doesn't need any drivers apart from those that came with the Ethernet controller which should be with the Motherboard drivers

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Nope, Ethernet. Im currently using another downgraded computer that I used a home made network called Belkin, the network seems to be fine as I can still use it on this computer. I haven't got the motherboard drivers as I had previously bought the computer from a friend.

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Can you find out for us what chipset the PC is using?

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- is dumb -
Where abouts could I find this? as my brain has stopped working this morning.
:td:

Sorry :< it's Intel(R)

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Any ideas anyone? :erm:

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Need a bit more specific than Intel ;)

Try this Intel Utility

Then once you know, you will probably need to get the Intel Chipset installer from HERE

Also have you installed SP2/SP3 yet?

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Yep installed Sp2 3am this morning.
Ye I did mention I was kinda tired :p:

lol sorry I did look up Intel Chip Util.

"Intel® Chipset Identification Utility
System Information
Chipset

Detected Chipset:
Intel(R) 915 Express Chipset Family

Chipset Components

Memory Controller:
82915G

I/O Controller:
Intel(R) 82801FB I/O controller hub (ICH6)

Integrated Graphics:
Intel(R) 82915G/82910GL/82915GV/82910GL Express Chipset Family"

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On that site given, it doesn't display 915 family, So would I be right thinking
this would it.
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-011594.htm
:erm:

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yes but that ends up in the same place anyway

Download this one

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Which exactly would I be looking for as it says
Intel® 915G Express Chipset
Intel® 915GL Express Chipset
Intel® 915GV Express Chipset etc.
& What about the other installations.
:confused:

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See the link I added to my previous post.

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ty can I place it on a USB & download it onto my other Computer? :shocked:

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should be able to. It is an exe file.

By the sounds of it the chipset you have in newer than XP (maybe even SP2) which is why you are having problems with the E-Net adapter

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Right, firstly I've just installed it and its restarted. My question is, what has it done? for my understanding :) and secondly what else is there that I should do to solve my modem problem? Also I've just tried the sound and unfortunately it doesn't allow sound still. :shocked:

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Got to My Computer, right click and go to properties (or go into Control Panel and System) Click on the Hardware Tab and select 'Device Manager'

Do you see any yellow question marks?

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Yup i'll go quickly write them all down & repost. :p:

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It has the following:-
Ethernet Controller
Multimedia Audio Controller
PCI Modem
Video Controller
Video Controller (VGA Compatible)
:shocked:

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Also see if you have any red exclimation marks

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Hmm, definately missing some drivers then.

Try right clicking on the Ethernet Controller one and select uninstall. Once it has disappeared, click on the little computer icon with the magnifying glass over it (or click 'Action' and 'Scan for hardware changes')

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By the way you need THIS for your Video Controller

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Done all that is above.
The result was, "new device detected" but it needs the software that of which requires a CD? or should I bring it downstairs and use the internet option and allow it to search on the net for.. updates as such? Currently Im downloading Sp3 and the Video Controller Driver onto USB.

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Problem is without the Ethernet Controller, you won't be able to get online. Kind of a bit Catch 22.

If you look on the back of the PC is the ethernet socket in the bit where the USB/Keyboard/Mouse sockets are or is it on a plug in card?

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I'll take a picture.

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That will be why the Intel Drivers haven't worked. You are going to have to open it up and find out who makes the card

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Na its not got a slot of its own, its with the mouse,keyboard etc.
Unfortunately the picture is to big to host. :(

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Ok, sounds like although its an Intel chipset, its not an Intel board.

Try this http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/?dir=dlo...=sware_dl_3264

I think it can tell you the motherboard maker

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Alright I'll do so once my pc has installed Sp3, It's currently installed the Video Controller, it just needs to be restarted to take full effect (After Sp3 Install I will reboot).

:shocked:

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Unfortunately, the program installed but doesn't load... :shocked:

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Any other suggestions? :)

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Did another reboot, program works & now I bought the Belkin Adapter with my computer, saves time traveling from pc to pc. I'll upload Info in a moment.
:cool:

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System:
Manufacturer - Dell Inc.
Model - Dimension 4700
Serial Number - 3X1Q71J
ID - 4C4C4544-31100058-C0B35180-4A31374F

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Any ideas? :td:

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No wonder then. Dells really need their restore CD run to ever work correctly first time.

http://support.dell.com/support/down...n&catid=&impid=

You can get all the drivers you need at that link

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That would make sense! :angel:
brb going to reboot and see what stage I am at.

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It works the sound that is, remaining yellow marks are
- Ethernet Controller
- Network Controller
- PCI Modem

Which is all the same thing really. How would this be solved?

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Go to the link i posted where you can download drivers for those three

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...up&file=103900 for the network adapter

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"Is confused" which link? ;) there are several! the link above has done the Ethernet Controller.

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You should now be all sorted then ;)

Shouldn't worry about the PCI Modem as you have broadband.

I'm just not sure what the 'Network Adapter' is unless it is built in Wi-Fi

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how come? :o PCI Modem is one of the yellow question marks ;_;

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But that is a modem for dial up!

The 'Ethernet controller' is the socket used by Virgin Broadband

Also, right click on the yellow question mark network controller and uninstall it. Then refresh as earlier. It may not come back

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You are ... Right!
+Rep.

Cheers
Definitely Appriecate it
:D

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Thats what this place is here for :D

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OK.BenMcr has been nominated by joglynne for one of these.

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For his patience and time in helping Rothardan through this process. :cleader:

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:D Thanks very much

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Excellent thread Ben
Maggy I think he needs a halo too

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I take it that nobody informed the OP about Everest, if he downloaded this and run it on the computer, it would not only display all hardware, but also provides links to download the drivers too!