"Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> 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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