celtickev Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 hi ive just re-installed windows xp on a home build pc which i was given.in the device manager im missing drivers for ethernet controller,multimedia audio controller,raid controller and video controller,all i know is the motherboard is made by abit and the ethernet controller socket has p35-152-19w9 on it any help appreciated, thanks.
Guest Wolfeymole Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 Hi Kev Welcome to FPCH What happened to the original OS installation or is this a new installation to a custom built rig? Is your copy of XP full on or an OEM?
celtickev Posted November 28, 2008 Author Posted November 28, 2008 hi i was given the pc by a friend and i just re-installed xp which isnt a legit copy,everything went on ok but im missing the drivers for the ethernet port etc,i dont have any cd`s for it.ive opened the side and all i know is the mother board is made by abit,the ethernet port socket has p35-152-19w9 printed on it and its a 1.6ghz amd processer ive tried looking on the net for drivers but drawn a blank.before i reinstalled os it had windows vista on and was apparantly all working fine. i was wondering if there was any way of identifying the mother board so i could do a more detailed search for drivers. thanks for any help much appreciated.
Tootech Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 i just re-installed xp which isnt a legit copyCan you explain this bit - if it isn't a legit copy, what is it ? Also, why don't you just install the original Vista back on it, it might be the easiest route to take.
celtickev Posted November 28, 2008 Author Posted November 28, 2008 ive got a working copy of xp.i dont like vista thats why i took it off and as ive said i dont have any cd`s for this machine its a home build,black case no names on it. what i was trying to find out was there a way i can identify the mother board in some way and that will give me something to go at as the ethernet port isnt working so i can access the internet to do anything with it at the min.
Martrby Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 Hi Celtickev. Regretably, this topic in question has broken one of the fundamental rules of the forum and therefore this thread is now closed. Rule 4 states: "References, questions, signatures or subjects posted with regard to or containing software cracks, rips, hacks, warez, porn, non-genuine, pirated and illegal software and/or installs etc, may be removed, the thread closed and the originating poster possibly being banned." If you purchase a legitmate copy of XP and reinstall then you may return to the site and someone here will be able to help you further. -Mart- Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
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