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How to restore and then update dell 8300

I have ran a total restore on my 8300, deleting the partition, and starting from beginning. it ends with windowsXP and IE6. I use the drivers disc to complete the repairs. At this point I want to update windows and IE but nothing I try seems to work. I downloaded IE8 on a thumb drive and tried to install but after supposed installation it won't work properly....keeps having to shut down. windows will not update either? It wants a browser update first. Please advise me of which steps to take first and how to solve this.

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  • katy2446 Jan 19, 2014

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Usually, after you re-install ... and set UPDATE mode (for Windows & IE) to automatic ... the system will look for and download updates (to Windows, browsers, etc.) automatically. So, shut down and restart ... and let it do it's (automatic) download & install . It may take quite a while, to bring you up to the latest Windows XP version.

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Geordie09

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  • Posted on Aug 25, 2008

SOURCE: WIndows XP won't install/ recognise new hardware

Ok firstly can you see the DVD drive in BIOS or any USB Devices Within Bios ?

If yes , we have just solved your problem to both your USB and DVD Drive problems , it being windows , it is failing to communicate device anomalies and is failing to handle device operations.

If the answer was no , you most probably have a faulty motherboard and the problem in question is most likley the south bridge , this is responsible for handling plugged in devices , IDE devicesUSB controller etc.. and communicating with the CPU

On another note in windows you could try one of two things:

1. Completly remove existing drivers , including the chipset and USB control drivers and reinstalling them , then rebooting and trying it all again

or

2. Reinstall the Windows OS and test your devices once more

I Hope this will solve your issues

Thanks , and please dont forget to rate :D

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  • Posted on May 28, 2009

SOURCE: no drivers after re-install xp

Hey Hi,

My frenn u need not worry.. just copy and paste the link below and download the drivers and copy it on a USB PEN DRIVE and then install them on your desktop.... Install the drivers in the same order as i have mentioned below...

CHIPSET DRIVERS
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R41334&SystemID=PLX_PNT_CEL_GX60&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3268&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=27&fileid=48256

VIDEO DRIVERS

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R79733&SystemID=PLX_PNT_CEL_GX60&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=2441&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=5&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=6&fileid=104486

NETWORK DRIVERS

1st OPTION
(IF YOUR SYSTEM HAS 3Com 3C905C-TXM Ethernet Adaptor then use the link below)

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R49958&SystemID=PLX_PNT_CEL_GX60&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=2730&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=58953

2nd OPTION
( IF YOUR SYSTEM Intel 10/100 LOM then use the link below)

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R56484&SystemID=PLX_PNT_CEL_GX60&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=2834&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=3&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=67420

AUDIO DRIVERS
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R71579&SystemID=PLX_PNT_CEL_GX60&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=2430&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=3&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=3&fileid=92933

IF U R CONFUSED IN WHICH NETWORK DRIVER DO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THEN JUST CONTACT DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ASK THEM WHICH NETWORK DRIVER TO INSTALL, EVEN IF YOUR SYSTEM IS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY CANT DENY YOU TO TELL YOU ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM SPECIFICATION..

kindly rate this solution if u think its helpful to u..

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 22, 2009

SOURCE: Having Trouble Reinstalling XP on my Dell Dimension 3000

Is the "New" HD in the system presently? If not install it. Boot from the original XP Restore disk (CD/DVD). When you get Windows going (from CD) go to COMPUTER and format your C: drive. Once this is done go ahead and run the Restore from the original XP disk. All other files (the **** you mentioned) will be gone, once and for all.

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