Re: recovery disc for windows xp professional

From: cruella1 (cruella1_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 08:59:03 -0800

Am I not able to obtain this info through system information through control
panel. How will I know which chipset is the right one, if I remove the
backing from the tower.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Tutn-off your computer and unplug it from the wall outlet.
>
> Open the computer case and read the manufacturer's name on the
> chipset or the circuit board of the video card or motherboard.
> Once you determine the manufacturer, visit their web site and
> download the correct drivers.
>
> Examples:
>
> NVIDIA
> http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
>
> ATI
> http://www.ati.com/
>
> How to Get Windows XP Professional
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/default.mspx
>
> Good Price:
>
> Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2 -OEM
> http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=37-102-153&DEPA=6
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "cruella1" wrote:
>
> | My apologies I'm not very good with computers... but how do I find out the
> | info on my video adapter. Can I also obtain the xp drivers and install them
> | now even without a valid copy of windows. Where do I purchase a FULL VERSION
> | of windows?
>
>

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