confused...

From: bobbo (robmatday_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 04/01/04


Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 20:12:48 -0800

first of all , im slightly computer-stupid. i bought a
hewlett packard that came with "windows xp home" already
installed (no disc came with this - oh boy!). eventually,
my comp pooped itself. since i have no boot disc, i go to
my university library and pick up a copy of "windows xp
pro" (they didnt have "home"). i took it home and followed
all the steps it says to follow.

and now for the past 3 months i havent been able to change
my screen resolution or hear sound. my device manager has
some "other devices" listed. those are the "multimedia
audio controller, sm bus controller, and video controller
(vga compatible)". all of these say "The drivers for this
device are not installed. (Code 28)"
---i ASSUME my problems stem from the "missing
drivers" ??????

System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 05
System Model: DB215A-ABA 563w
System Type: X86-based PC
....i have no idea what drivers i need or where to get
them from.....someone help, please?

an email response would be preferable since i will forget
that i posted here...



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