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    From Vista to XP - need drivers

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by christy y, Jan 20, 2008.

  1. christy y

    christy y Newbie

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    I have downgraded from Vista to Window XP Pro and my sound is not working. I have a Compaq Presario C751NR. It originally came with Vista however I cannot use it for work. I HAVE to have XP. XP is up and running but need the sound to work. In my device manager I have yellow question marks beside the following:

    1. audio device on high definition audio bus
    2. ethernet controller
    3. modem device on high definition audio bus
    4. sm bus controller
    5. unknown device

    I have taken this laptop, which I bought yesteday, to a tech and he could not find the driver for sound (which is what he told me I needed). I dont really know what I am looking for or where to look. HELP ME PLEASE!!!
     
    christy y, Jan 20, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    LGS Notebook Consultant

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    You just need to know what model and stuff and go directly to the manufacturer's website and get it straight from there.
     
    LGS, Jan 21, 2008
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    Thank you LGS, I have been there already and the drivers were not available for XP. I have since installed the driver I needed for the sound and the modem but the others are still unknown.
     
    christy y, Jan 21, 2008
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