Re: How to reinstall Dell Dimension 2400?
- From: "Christopher Muto" <muto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 15:54:22 GMT
after installing windows xp from the cd you need to install drivers.
first and foremost you need to install the 'chipset' drivers.
your machine came with a purple windows xp cd titled "operating system -
already installed on your computer - reinstallation cd". this is probably
what you used to get windows installed.
you machine also came with two or more blue and white cds (depending on the
option you ordered). one of these cds is titled "drivers and utilities -
already installed on your computer - dell dimension resource cd". this one
has the chipset, video, sound drives. the other blue and white cds include
such things as the modem driver, cd recording software, dvd playback
software, antivirus software, etc. if you are missing these blue and white
cds then you can download the drivers from support.dell.com. however you
can not get the cd recording software or dvd playback software.
as for the floppy, you could get an external usb floppy drive from any
vendor, or you could get the floppy kit from dell that includes the drive,
the bracket for mounting inside of the system, and the data cable to connect
it to the motherboard. alternatively, you could get a usb 'key', or 'thumb
drive' that you stick into the usb port on the front of the machine and
treat as a floppy drive. it easily moves from machine to machine like a
floppy is much higher capacity and more reliable.
"zalek" <zalekbloom@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1134131158.645394.24800@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hello,
> I tried to reinstall WinXP on Dell Dimension 2400 from the original CD
> - WinXp is working but many drivers are missing - for example it uses
> generic drive for VGA and network card is not working. Owner of the PC
> have only one Dell resintall CD - she does not remember if other CD
> were included.
> My question:
> Do I need other CD to reinstall PC?
> Where can I find procedure how to reinstall it?
>
> This PC does not have floppy drive. There no empty bay for a floppy. If
> I want to add a floppy to this box - how to do it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Zalek
>
.
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