SCSI/RAID Host Controller  

you right about them being a pita , i've been google all day, if i get a fix i'll post

sorry forgot to say that i've mailed dell

cheers zigzag3143 and antman

Seeny provided Dell Service Tag via PM. Intel Storage Matrix driver provided by Dell.

Seeny, are you sure you get the error message that the OP provided?

I am certain that you do not need to download this driver to install Windows 7. I am tempted to say that I categorically 100% know that you don't need this driver. I would almost go out on a limb and offer to buy you a new computer if you need this driver. Somebody stop me.

Verify that you are using build 7100 (or later) - dubious versions excluded.

try and take a look here ftp://ftp.dell.com/sysman/ CAB files for most new models..

Michael

Michael Petersen said:

try and take a look here ftp://ftp.dell.com/sysman/ CAB files for most new models..

Michael

Seeny is in error when he states that there is no driver listed at Dell for his Service Tag or particular model.

thanks again antman

the version i download on friday is

7100.0.090421-1700_x64fre_client_en-us_retail_ultimate-grc1culxfrer_en_dvd

when i run it i get this warning

Upgrading Windows will affect the following features:

· Windows Vista Ultimate Extras have been discontinued and will no longer be available after upgrading to Windows 7.

Upgrading Windows will affect the following devices and/or programs:

These devices might not work properly after the upgrade. Before upgrading, we recommend updating the drivers for these devices. Cancel the upgrade, open Control Panel and search for "update device drivers", or go to the device manufacturer's website to search for updated drivers.

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  • Storage controllers: SCSI/RAID Host Controller
  
  

These programs might not work properly after the upgrade. We recommend uninstalling these programs before upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, open Control Panel, and search for "uninstall a program". (Note: Programs marked as * can be safely reinstalled after the upgrade.)

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  • Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX
  • Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 *
  • ATI CATALYST Install Manager *
  • ATI Catalyst Control Center *
  
  

the only one that worries me is the scsi/riad

i called dell yesterday and they told me not to update the drive you've identified

buy me a new computer will it come with win7 )

thanks again for all your help

cheers michael i'll have a look

seeny said:

...the only one that worries me is the scsi/riad...i called dell yesterday and they told me not to update the drive you've identified...
buy me a new computer will it come with win7 )

Dell can only tell you not to upgrade for at least two reasons - Windows 7 is not an official product yet and Dell Support is staffed with junior grade techs at tier one.

Intel Matrix Storage Controller is perhaps the most widely distributed controller currently in use. It is certainly among the most widely distributed.

I will still almost buy you a new computer if you need to update this driver to install and operate Windows 7.

My guess is: You did not upgrade your installed version of the Dell provided driver this past March. It is a Dell labeled "critical" update. The notice that Windows upgrade advisor is giving is extracted from a fixed table of error responses. In a manner of speaking, Windows is simply incorrectly translating something it does not have a specific error code for.

That error code, if it were there, would state: Keep your drivers updated.

Download and install the Dell driver referenced in my earlier post. Boot. Run the upgrade advisor again.

I have the same Intel Matrix storage controller.

seeny said:

cheers michael i'll have a look

If you could not find the driver using your service tag, you should leave the ftp library alone. It is fun to look at, but you can turn your PC into a paperweight with what you find there.

Antman said:

If you could not find the driver using your service tag, you should leave the ftp library alone. It is fun to look at, but you can turn your PC into a paperweight with what you find there.

i hear that, again thanks for the support, i have to got out but i will do the update and post back with the result

thanks to all for the help

i've been given a fix and it was something i would never have thought of, removing daemon tools got rid of the warning

i'm going to upgrade soon so no doubt i'll be back for more help

again thanks to everybody that helped me