I might have to reinstall Windows XP which came with the computer. Some years ago on my old computer (Windows 98 - I think) I did a reinstall and used the drivers supplied by Dell on a set of disks, it was difficult for me.
Later I upgraded the OS to something else and when I did a reinstall the OS identified all the drivers (US Robotics modem, etc, etc) and I didn't have to use the Dell Disks.
What's worrying me is identifying the drivers I'll need for my current system. I haven't tried to update any drivers since I've had the computer.
When the computer was built the technicians left some files on the computer and I moved them to a partition on my second HDD, one of them is named ATI, which I believe might be for the graphics card?
Is there a way that I can download (without installing) ALL the drivers I would need and save them to a disk?
Unfortunately my computer working knowledge is limited and I don't understand the terms Chipset (one of the folders left on the computer).
My computer was built after Windows XP came out (2007), so I fear I'll have the same problems I had on my first reinstall, but in this instance I won't have the drivers.
I don't really want to upgrade the OS because much of the software I use might NOT be identified by more up-to-date systems and I'd be better keeping this one going for the unforeseeable future.
Any assistance would be gratefully received. Thanx
Later I upgraded the OS to something else and when I did a reinstall the OS identified all the drivers (US Robotics modem, etc, etc) and I didn't have to use the Dell Disks.
What's worrying me is identifying the drivers I'll need for my current system. I haven't tried to update any drivers since I've had the computer.
When the computer was built the technicians left some files on the computer and I moved them to a partition on my second HDD, one of them is named ATI, which I believe might be for the graphics card?
Is there a way that I can download (without installing) ALL the drivers I would need and save them to a disk?
Unfortunately my computer working knowledge is limited and I don't understand the terms Chipset (one of the folders left on the computer).
My computer was built after Windows XP came out (2007), so I fear I'll have the same problems I had on my first reinstall, but in this instance I won't have the drivers.
I don't really want to upgrade the OS because much of the software I use might NOT be identified by more up-to-date systems and I'd be better keeping this one going for the unforeseeable future.
Any assistance would be gratefully received. Thanx
