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From: Will Gortoa on 3 Jan 2007 05:44 Daave <dcwashNOSPAM(a)myrealboxXYZ.invalid> >Will Gortoa wrote: >> I've managed the upgrade to XP without too many problems... >> >> Having used Everest Home to produce a summary of drivers. The only >> obvious issues at the moment are: >> >> I can't get a driver upgrade for... >> >> Motherboard Chipset: SiS661FX/GX [the download from their site opens >> and says it can't find the component] > >Try: > >http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_detail.php?UID >=763&kind=1 Thanks. But are you sure this one would be okay? Only, while surfing around various sites, I noticed that that 661FX and 661GX and 661FX/GX 'appeared' to be different. All this confuses the hell out of me! :) -- Will Gortoa Running: OS W98SE/2.9GHZ processor/512Mb memory/40GB hard drive/Demon HomeOffice broadband through NAT router/Turnpike 6.05S mail-news reader [IMPORTANT! Replace nospam with ollis for personal replies. THANKS. :)]
From: Will Gortoa on 3 Jan 2007 05:49 Cooler Dude <down(a)thecrossroads.com> >Will Gortoa wrote: > ><SNIP> > >> Ummm, I guess it's kind of okay to ask these questions in here? >> Otherwise, is there a reliable [with its own built-in Shep ;)] >> alternative place to ask XP questions? >> >> TIA. :) > > >microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support A busy group with >lots of experienced support. > >microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers Not quite so busy but >responses are a bit slower to materialise. > >No "Shep" in the above groups but quite a lot of MS MVPs with some >good advice. Thanks for those suggestions. I'll check them out at some point. :) -- Will Gortoa Running: OS W98SE/2.9GHZ processor/512Mb memory/40GB hard drive/Demon HomeOffice broadband through NAT router/Turnpike 6.05S mail-news reader [IMPORTANT! Replace nospam with ollis for personal replies. THANKS. :)]
From: Will Gortoa on 3 Jan 2007 06:03 One additional problem I have [discovered this morning] is not being able to install either Service Pack 1 or 2. It throws up a message about incompatible product key/possible counterfeit software warning, or something. I downloaded something called Windows Product Key Update Tool, and when I put in the product key number it says: 'The product key entered is not valid for this system.' {Shrug} So, how does it work/install at all? The CD was given to me years ago by a mate who sold off/gave a lot away before emigrating, but I'm fairly sure it's not counterfeit. [Although I only have the installation disk, and the product key is written out on the back of the paper CD envelope.] I followed a link from the Product Key Update which gave me the opportunity to buy an 'official' one...95UKP! What can I say, I'd rather have it as a gift!! : } Any suggestions? -- Will Gortoa Running: OS W98SE/2.9GHZ processor/512Mb memory/40GB hard drive/Demon HomeOffice broadband through NAT router/Turnpike 6.05S mail-news reader [IMPORTANT! Replace nospam with ollis for personal replies. THANKS. :)]
From: Shep� on 3 Jan 2007 08:39 On Wed, 3 Jan 2007 07:20:52 +1100 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With Yang then "user" <noemail.com> sent this : > >"Will Gortoa" <|||TheHipBlueBirdHouse|||@nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:eETTo+HS9qmFFwdk(a)nospam.demon.co.uk... >> >> I've managed the upgrade to XP without too many problems... >> >> Having used Everest Home to produce a summary of drivers. The only >> obvious issues at the moment are: >> >> I can't get a driver upgrade for... >> >> Motherboard Chipset: SiS661FX/GX [the download from their site opens and >> says it can't find the component] >> >> And in Device Manager I've got one stubborn yellow exclamation mark >> against: >> >> Universal Serial Bus [USB] Controllers--->Universal Serial Bus [USB] >> Controller >> >> NOTE: There are 7 other USB components under the above heading that are >> seemingly installed without an issue. >> >> Any suggestions welcomed. >> >> Ummm, I guess it's kind of okay to ask these questions in here? >> Otherwise, is there a reliable [with its own built-in Shep ;)] >> alternative place to ask XP questions? >> >> TIA. :) >> >> -- >> Will Gortoa >> >> Running: OS W98SE/2.9GHZ processor/512Mb memory/40GB hard drive/Demon >> HomeOffice broadband through NAT router/Turnpike 6.05S mail-news reader >> >> [IMPORTANT! Replace nospam with ollis for personal replies. THANKS. :)] > > >Just a quick reply (shep`s probably counting ZZZZZzzz) > >I`d boot it up in safe-mode, and delete most of everything within device manager/system then reboot, >as you`ve upgraded from 98se to XP most drivers are different (incompatible) to one another. >But wait for Shep anyway (brilliant man) > This is what I would do 1st :) Don't like the system restore on XP but would use it prior to making any changes like this just in case as well :) -- Free Windows/PC help, http://www.geocities.com/sheppola/trouble.html http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=88558
From: Shep� on 3 Jan 2007 08:47
On Wed, 3 Jan 2007 11:03:47 +0000 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With Yang then Will Gortoa <|||TheHipBlueBirdHouse|||@nospam.demon.co.uk> sent this : > >One additional problem I have [discovered this morning] is not being >able to install either Service Pack 1 or 2. It throws up a message about >incompatible product key/possible counterfeit software warning, or >something. > >I downloaded something called Windows Product Key Update Tool, and when >I put in the product key number it says: 'The product key entered is not >valid for this system.' {Shrug} Had this as well, Try these, http://shurl.net/23k and to change product key, http://www.petri.co.il/change_the_serial_in_windows_xp.htm Then you can install SP2.You do not need to install SP1 if you have an SP2 disk :) Note:This may cure your USB problems and also enable full DMA mode on your drives. HTH :) -- Free Windows/PC help, http://www.geocities.com/sheppola/trouble.html http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=88558 |