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Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by ebony, Sep 24, 2008.

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  1. ebony

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    I have Windows XP Home installed. In the Device Manager under the "System devices" I have two yellow !
    The first is "Intel(R)82801EB SMBus Controller-24D3"
    The second "Microsoft System Manager Bios Driver"
    Should I delete them and let the computer reinstall?
     
    ebony, Sep 24, 2008
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    Right click on them and select update driver, if it finds a driver it should remove the yellow exclaimation mark.
     
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    What is listed under "Display Adapters"?

    What brand, model, and model number is your computer?

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    Nividea GeForce 6800 GT
    Computer is HP Pavillion a450n
     
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    I downloaded the required update. When I opened the update I was informed that the link had to be opened with an application. Then "send to:" what application should I chose?
     
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    I'm still getting the same message after I download the chipset."This link needs to be opened with an application. Send to " and it gives a choice of Word or Photoshop. When I try to open in one of the programs it just shuts down.
     
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    You are selecting "Save" and not "Run" when the download window appears, right?

    It is downloading with an .EXE file extension, right?

    I don't know what the problem is on your end, but the file should install just by double-clicking it.

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    flavallee, Sep 25, 2008
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    I got it installed. There is only one yellow ! left. That is beside "Microsoft System Bios Driver" I'm not sure where to find this driver.
     
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    If your computer is working okay, I wouldn't worry about it.

    Maybe someone else will jump in and help you resolve that problem. It's something that I've never deal with before.

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    flavallee, Sep 25, 2008
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    Thanks for all the help. By slowly downloading various drivers I seem to have fixed the problems.
     
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    :D :) (y)
     
    flavallee, Sep 25, 2008
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