You install the correct Driver, not ANY Driver.

"hogyu" wrote:
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> Thanks to help in this forum, I managed to locate the necessary drivers for
> XP running on my new laptop and figured out how to slipstream the SATA
> driver into an installation disk. I haven't tried installing XP yet, but I
> got to the point in the installation where the install routine identified my
> drive and its partitions correctly.
>
> I overlooked one problem, though. I have been unable to find an Intel HD
> Audio driver for an Intel 943GML motherboard for XP. Gateway has one for
> Vista, which was preloaded on my computer. I can't find anything on the
> Intel site.
>
> A few general questions:
>
> -- Would it be reasonable to at least try loading audio drivers for this
> chip and motherboard from the Web sites of other manufacturers?
>
> -- Does Microsoft have any sort of a driver base that I can search for an
> appropriate driver?
>
> -- Does Windows Update identify uninstalled hardware drivers and try to
> download them? I think not, but I'm not sure. And in any case, I'm still
> trying to decide whether to go through the hassle of installing a new OS
> without any sort of audio support.
>
> I'm downgrading because several apps I need are either not yet available for
> Vista or require that I buy new versions -- not even discounted upgrades!
> Some software makers have seized the opportunity to make a killing, I think.
> But without being able to use VoIP or use other audio apps, I'm not sure I
> want to go through with this. I might just pick up an older used laptop and
> wait for Vista to mature.
>
> Thanks.
>
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