From: warnerjim@*removethis*shaw.ca   
      
   "Big John"  wrote in message   
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   > Big John wrote:   
   >>   
   >> Am running Windows XP(me Edition) on a Dell 4550.   
   >>   
   >> If this would be better somewhere else, please let me know -- but, I had   
   >> to reload my windows XP and everything seems to be going ok, except that   
   >> I have lost my Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller and SM   
   >> Bus Controller! Consequently can't get on the Internet, and have no   
   >> sound.   
   >>   
   >> Will certainly appreciate any advise on how to get these controllers back   
   >> in operation. They are listed in my "Device Management screen, but show   
   >> up with a big yellow "?". I hope I don't have to go into the register to   
   >> fix it 'cause that may be out of my level of expertise without some very   
   >> careful guidance!!   
   >>   
   >> Will surely appreciate any help!! Thanks in advance!!   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> Big John   
   > RE: My last note should say Windows XP(Home Edition).   
   >   
   > sorry!! jrw   
      
   Is your Ethernet controller wireless? The manufacturers seem to all   
   recommend that the software for their cards be installed first. The card may   
   have had to be removed from your box before "reloading".   
   What type of motherboard?   
      
   Happy New Year!   
   Jim   
      
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