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Old 7th May 2004, 13:53
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Thanks FJJP. I used to work in IT too but perhaps I left because computers just don't like me! I thought everyone had the same problems but perhaps computers dislike me more than others!

This started when my PC was infected with a trojan, which I could not get rid of so I did a C:/ drive format.

Thought we were getting somewhere yesterday, got the processor and the sound working, then when I tried to access the internet the USB ports were not working!!!! So I could not use my USB wireless internet receiver.

Anyway, I had already used the CD drivers, but since the system was not working anyway I am reinstalling Windows again and will use the drivers you suggest Richard. Hopefully it will work this time!
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Old 7th May 2004, 21:01
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......and at last it is almost done.

Everything working now except for the network, which I will fix at a later date!

Not without all kinds of problems - nearly lost all my backed up data on CD when the Roxio Retrieve utility went tits up!

Is it just me or does everyone have these problems!!

Thanks for the advice Richard, you were spot on about installing the latest drivers because when I originally did use the ones on the CD yesterday nothing worked, including the internet!

I did install my SoundBlaster again because the sound is digital and amazingly it worked first time! I think the problem was not disabling the onboard sound on the motherboard.

Thanks again for your help!!

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Old 9th May 2004, 18:56
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Wedge,

Using SoundBlaster is fine, just use the latest drivers.

Take Care,

Richard

P.S. If you need more help, let me know.
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