Thanks, Michael, but I think I mentioned that it was a laptop...


"Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
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> "hogyu" <moneyko******.com> wrote in message
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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.
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>> 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.
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>> A few general questions:
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>> -- Would it be reasonable to at least try loading audio drivers for this
>> chip and motherboard from the Web sites of other manufacturers?
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>> -- Does Microsoft have any sort of a driver base that I can search for an
>> appropriate driver?
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>> -- 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.
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>> 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.
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>> Thanks.[/color]
> Why not just purchase an inexpensive soundcard that supports audio
> capabilities that you require? Just check to be sure the card
> manufacturer (there are tons of such Creative SoundBlaster cards around)
> has XP drivers for the card.
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> Michael Solomon
> Backup is a PC user's best friend
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