What Drivers to Install for Windows 7  


  1. Posts : 131
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #1

    What Drivers to Install for Windows 7


    Hi All,

    I've successfully did a clean install of Windows 7 with many thanks to Ignatsatsonic.

    I have an old Dell Desktop PC and upgraded the memory to 3GBs, Graphics cards, etc for Windows 7 Home Premium.

    Normally I would have installed the following Drivers with Windows XP Media Centre (2):

    1. Intel Pro VE 100 Network Connection

    Windows has installed this chipset.

    2. Control Drivers - Intel Chipset Software (Do I need to install?)

    Release Date: 1/22/2007 - Version: A018.1.1.1010
    Importance: Recommended - Download Type: Driver
    R140595.EXE

    3. Audio Drivers - Sigmatel STAC 92XX (Do I need to install?)

    This was standard. I've upgraded to an Audigy SE/LE which has been installed by Win7.

    4. Video - Intel 82945G Express Chipset

    I gather these were the original video drivers. I have a NVIDIA 6800 and installed the new drivers without any problems.

    Still can't use to the fact that Win7 does take-over with installing many items.

    Thanks,

    ms:)
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  2. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #2

    This is not XP. Drivers come automatically. It's called 'progress'. Only if you think you have a problem with a specific driver, manual intervention is warrented.
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  3. Posts : 131
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Windows 7 Drivers


    Hi whs,

    Many thanks for your advice about keeping it simple the Win7 way!

    ms:):)
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  4. Posts : 1,167
    Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
       #4

    In any case open and have a look at the Device Manager (Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\System and then Device Manager on the Left Panel)) to confirm that all the Drivers are in place.
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  5. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #5

    Yeah, wanchoo is right. If you see yellow triangles, then there is a problem.
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