RE: Hardware or software?

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Thanks for your reply, so you think it is hardware. I have bought some new
memory already, got 512. The machine runs at a snail's pace so maybe you are
right. I'd be interested in hearing what else you think could cause it as
you said it could be multiple causes. Do you think a clean reinstall would
help?

thanks again
Wendie

"petecee" wrote:

> There can be multiple causes for problems like this but I have come across
> quite a few where this turned out to be memory failing. All had the same
> issue of exclamation marked properties in device manager, usually on printers
> and usb with normal operation of devices.
> Memory isn't too pricey these days, I would bite the bullet and buy some, or
> borrow some from a friend to try first.
>
> petecee
>
> "bg" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a strange problem and I want to post this here just to hear people's
> > opinions. I don't know whether this is a software or a hardware problem.
> > This is the case...
> >
> > Have a Dell 2400 Dimension, 2.4 Ghz, 128 MB DDR (I know, too little but I am
> > going to upgrade this in the process) running XP home. Anyway, I have a
> > problem that every time I boot the computer, it reinstalls the SAmsung CD-RW.
> > Goes thru the hardware config, tells me it can't find any drivers for it,
> > but it shows up in the device manager sometimes with the yellow exclamation
> > mark, sometimes not. But either way, it still works! That's the first
> > thing. It also shows in device manager a yellow question mark next to the
> > graphics card, but the graphics card is listed fine under the display adapter
> > and there is no display problem. I tried to reinstall the drivers from the
> > Dell disk and it says it can't find any drivers in the folder they extract
> > into even tho I can see the driver there. It gets stranger. I tried to
> > install an HP 1215 psc printer, and I can't install it. Again I think it is
> > a driver problem. The printer installs with no problem on the other machine
> > we have which is also a Dell with XP home so I know it's not the printer. It
> > too shows up in device manager with a yellow mark, when I try to point it and
> > manually reinstall drivers, it says it can't find any drivers. There are no
> > other HP products on the machine to interfere and I have installed and
> > reinstalled it several times with scrubbers and removal from registry. The
> > final thing is I plugged in a Kingston USB data traveler, it finds the device
> > but again it says it can't find any drivers for it. This is a plug and play
> > device and installs fine on the other computer. The computer doesn't seem to
> > be able to recognise drivers of any kind.
> >
> > So, my question is, do you think this is likely a hardware problem or a
> > software problem? I am going to wipe and reinstall the whole system but if
> > it is a hardware problem, ie the motherboard dieing, I don't want to waste my
> > time or money buying more memory. I welcome anyone's two cents. Or possible
> > solutions!
> >
> > thanks
> > Wendie
.

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