>>Hi,
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>>I have reformatted my wife's computer, installed XP SP2 from the CD included with the PC (dell). Now I believe I need to install all different drivers. When I go to the Device Manager I see big yellow question mark in the Other Devices. I see the following Other devices (all with yellow question mark):
>>Base System Device
>>Base System Device
>>Base System Device
>>Ethernet Controller
>>Network Controller
>>PCI Device
>>SM Bus Controller
>>Video Controller
>>Video Controller (VGA Compatible).
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>>Does it matter in which order I install the drivers?
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>You should have another CD with all the required drivers. Software on the CD scans your system for required drivers and installs them as needed.
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>If you can, install in this order:
>- Base System Devices
>- PCI device and SM Bus Controller
>- the other devices
I do have a Tools System Software CD that supposedly has Support Software. But I also logged into the Dell support page and it looks like I can download the drivers from their web site. I think the web site drivers are more up-to-date. And I will follow your suggestion of order.
Thank you very much.
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