Re: upgrade to windows XP

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On the initial install of winxp it uses default MS drivers, unless it cannot
find one, then you are asked for the driver cd/location
On a new install of win, allways check your hw manu for drivers specific to
your sys.
Do NOT use winupdate for drivers

"A E" <aeldin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thanks. It is working now. Dell posted some limited updates for my
hardware,
however windows xp installed microsoft drivers for my hardware.
"DL" <address@invalid> wrote in message
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You upgraded but did you check Dell site (I assume Dell sys) for winxp
drivers specific to your Tag # ?
Do NOT use winupdate for drivers, when you get there.
Your sys may meet min requirements, but what about your hw, drivers etc?


"A E" <aeldin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have an old PC which was running windows 98 fine. Microsoft stopped
supporting win 98 a month ago. I had to purchase windows xp ( way to go
microsoft) . My PC meets the min requirements to run XP, CPU at 300,
RAM
is
384, Hard disk is 20 Gig. The problem is when I go to windows update,
the
CPU goes to 100% and the PC freezes.If you call Dell, they tell you to
call
Microsoft and if you call Microsoft they tell you to call Dell. Any
help
is
appreciated.








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