Windows xp no devices listed in device manager

This model is a new technology model and Microsoft discontinued selling new XP in October. If this is a new PC bought directly from Dell, if you are within the 21 days from the date it was shipped, you can call Dell and get a return authorization.

Then do some research and buy a PC that is XP compatible. Thanks for the info and help. I have basic XP running, but the problem was only with the monitor display. So I guess I can continue with this dell model instead of going through return and buying up a new PC. Browse Community.

Windows General. Dell Community : Software : Windows General : no monitor listed under device manager - winodws xp on dell inspiron s. There can be many User profiles but XP initially sets up one. When you tell me there is a Hardware Profile of Zero, it means that the XP installation probably misinterpreted the hardware using the HAL during the install.

I think you looking looking at a User Profile of Zero which is also bad news. Instead, try to setup the machine for a Successful Clean Install as in my earlier post. I know you are probably at work right now Your Time Zone Difference so let me research the older BX Chipset Architecture and get back with you before you attempt another install as per my earlier post. I will post back or you can post back.

In any event, I will get back with you one way or another. Hi Rick, I feel I am monopolising all of your time. I really appreciate what you are doing. I am going to start following your advice early Saturday Morning. Never the less, I shall gird my loins and with your instructions the battle will commence. Us old boys won't give up, thats if we can remember what we are doing 15 Minutes in. Like Big Arnie I'll be back. See yeh Billy.

Have courage, och aye the noo. Theres a moose, loose, aboot this hoose. No insults intended. I love those girls in Aberdeen :.

Will be here Sunday as I realize we are all not retired with time on our hands. Glad if we can get your machine up and running. Quick translation of Lighthouse Post.

I hope by Sunday everything will be up and running, and my next Post is one great big thank you. You can check my assumption with the other Dos utilities on your Boot Disk before you try another XP install.

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Use one of the following options:. Visit the Web site of the device manufacturer if the device was installed after you purchased your computer. Visit the Web site of the device manufacturer if the device was preinstalled on your computer and the computer manufacturer does not have an updated driver. Download and install the Windows XP version of the driver. This section is intended for advanced computer users. If you are not comfortable with advanced troubleshooting, you might want to ask someone for help or contact support.

For information about how to do this, visit the following Microsoft Web site:. The device does not have a device driver: When a device driver for a device is not available, Device Manager displays the device as Unknown Device and puts it in the Other devices branch. Also, a status of Error Code 1 or Error Code 10 may be displayed when you view the properties of the device in Device Manager. Note Most USB and IEEE devices function correctly without additional device drivers because they are configured by the drivers that are included with Windows for these bus types.

However, an additional device driver is needed if the device does not fit the defined and supplied Windows class drivers. If the bus cannot identify the device, it interprets the device as a composite device and then reports it as such in Device Manager. If you try to install them on your Windows XP-based computer, the device may be listed as unknown in Device Manager. This typically occurs when the device driver manufacturer does not correctly differentiate between the two drivers or assumes that Windows XP can use Windows 98 or Windows Note Software programs that require virtual hooks into hardware may create these devices.

Software-only device drivers do not expose a device ID, and there is no standard method for installing these devices. Some manufacturers install the device by using the InstallShield installation program or a similar method. Be aware that software installed by other methods may not be completely removed when the device is removed in Device Manager.

Therefore, you may have to check the registry to verify that all entries are removed. Use any of the following methods to determine whether an unknown device is being created by software:. Start your computer in safe mode Although not percent reliable, starting your computer in safe mode can be one of the easiest ways to determine whether the unknown device is created by software.

To start your computer in safe mode, press F8 after you restart your computer. If the unknown device is no longer listed in Device Manager, it is likely that the unknown device is not hardware.

Check the Startup folder If you suspect that a particular program is the cause of the unknown device, check the Startup folder on your computer to see which programs are configured to start when your computer starts. The Startup folder is in the following location on your hard disk, where C is the drive on which Windows is installed, and user profile is your user profile:.

Use the System Information tool The System Information tool can be useful when you have to determine the cause of an unknown device. To use the System Information tool to view a list of programs that start when your computer starts, follow these steps:. Click Start , click Run , type msinfo32, and then click OK.