Fuck, fuck, fuck- a new computer question:

[lilminx]

I just reformatted my computer with Windows 98 SE- I originally had Windows 98. I can't install the correct drivers for my sound and my graphics. I called Compaq, and they told me that you can only install drivers for the preinstalled operating system. Does this mean I have to get new video and sound cards?

Right now i'm viewing everything in 16 color graphics. It blows chunks.

 

[Guest]

Download the drivers from the net

Just find out what Graphics card and sound card you have first, then go to the card manufactor and bobs your dads brother.

Compaq suck

 

[lilminx]

Been there, tried that. I think that both my sound and video cards are in the motherboard, and I went to the Compaq site to DL the ones for my type of computer. I extracted them and then tried to update the drivers for them, and it's still not working.

 

[lilminx]

C'mon, where are all of the people who know about this shit? All I need to know is whether I need to buy new cards or not. Anyone........ anyone........ anyone.....

 

[BigDawg69]

Hmmm if it was anything but a Comcrap I might think there is a chance of saving the on-board cards . . .

But a trip to Best Buy may be in your best interest. You can get a decent sound and video card for around $30 each. Or perhaps a better plan would be to visit www.dell.com and get a real computer with real tech support.

Sorry I couldn't be of any more help.

 

[lilminx]

Thanks, Dawg. So if I buy sound and video cards, I will have sound and decent graphics on my comp? I know that sounds likea dumb question, but I want to make sure before I go out and waste money.

If I had the means, I would definitely buy a new computer. However, that is not an option at this time. I think I'll have to take a trip to the computer store.

Why the fuck do so many people buy Compaqs, since they;re such pieces of shit? My excuse is that I went by myself and knew next to nothing about computers when I bought mine.

 

[sexy-girl]

you should beable to upgrade drivers for soundcard/graphics card no matter how many times you reinstall your operating system


i've never done that with a compaq computer but ive done it before on other computers which had those devices inbuilt ... i looked at compaq website im sure you probably read this but have you made sure you got the correct driver and run it like this




An .EXE SoftPaq is either ready-to-run or the SoftPaq is self-extracting. Self-extracting means you run the .EXE file to extract more files bundled inside. You don't need any special program to do this. But most of the time, you will need one or more formatted 1.44 MB diskettes.
Follow these steps:
Create a temporary directory on your computer (for example, c:\softpaqs). This will help you easily find and run the SoftPaq after you download it.
Locate the SoftPaq that you need on the Compaq web pages and click on the SoftPaq number. A "Save AS" dialog box appears.
Choose the directory to hold the SoftPaq and click on OK.
Place a formatted 1.44 MB diskette into the diskette drive.
Run the Softpaq.
If you are using Windows 95, click on the Start button and select Run. Browse to the directory and select the SoftPaq file with the .EXE extension.
In Windows 3.1, choose File and then Run. Browse to the directory and select the SoftPaq file with the .EXE extension.
In DOS, change to the directory that contains the SoftPaq. At the prompt, type in the name of the SoftPaq (for example, "SP1450") and press the Enter key.
Most of the time, SoftPaqs will create the diskette, but sometimes a SoftPaq will copy (self-extract) several files to your temporary directory, including a file called QRST.EXE. NOTE: The file may not have the exact name of QRST, but will include QRST in the name. For example, you may find a file called QRST5.
Run the QRST program.
If the Select Option for Creating Disks prompt appears, press the Enter key.
At the Enter Destination Drive prompt, type the drive letter of your diskette drive and press Enter.
A counter box will show you the status of the diskette creation. Follow the instructions if you are prompted for more diskettes. Continue until all diskettes have been created.
The diskette should contain a file called README, or a similar name, that will tell you how to install the software. Open the file with NotePad or a text-processor to read the instructions. IMPORTANT: Always carefully read the README file before starting your SoftPaq. The README file contains vital information and precautions about the SoftPaq.

 

[riff]

That's what I hate about Compaq

They say they are not proprietary, but they lie. They are.

We used to call Presarios "Pretty Sorry Ohs"

I am not your man here. I do networks.

Do not buy another compaq when you upgrade. Go generic.

 

[lilminx]

S-G, thank you so much for checking that all out for me. I went there to download the softpaqs that I thought I needed. They didn't work. When I called, the asshole man-robot told that "Compaq only supports preinstalled systems on their computers". When I finally was able to translate that into English, he meant that snce I installed Windows 98 SE and didn't use my recovery CD, the drivers form their site wouldn't work.

I'm never buying a Compaq again.

 

[fgarvb1]

Hey! lilmix, try putting in your old 98 first edition disk. note:after you already in win 98se. you should be able to exit out of it.

i hope you have goback or somthing just in case.

go in to 98 first ed. or your comquack disk (snicker) through windows explorer and/or search for drivers with your search for filies and folders.

good luck. after you have the drivers on their disk and if they worked on 98 first ed. they should work on 98se

 

[Dillinger]

Never ending... I'm sorry.

Compaq might not suport your installing your own version of Win98 - but they should be able to tell you what video/sound devices they built into the motherboard - which is what they probably did. If you find out the company that made the video/sound cards you might be able to use the drivers from that company's web site. Compaq should at least be able to tell you that much.

Otherwise - as suggested - invest in new sound and video cards - they don't have to cost a lot.

 

[paphian]

I just reformatted my computer with Windows 98 SE- I originally had Windows 98. I can't install the correct drivers for my sound and my graphics. I called Compaq, and they told me that you can only install drivers for the preinstalled operating system. Does this mean I have to get new video and sound cards?

Right now i'm viewing everything in 16 color graphics. It blows chunks.

The same drivers that work on Win98 are the ones used for Win98SE. Just use your original drivers disks from Compaq, if it had Win98 installed originally.

Them telling you they "don't support it" is a load of crap. There's little significantly different between the two versions, and nothing different as far as driver compatibility goes. They just don't want to have to support anything they didn't set-up and install originally.

 

[SXCRgirl]

I have a Compaq Presario and I freakin hate this thing. It was a present. As soon as I have the money, I'm buying a Dell or an HP. This is just a piece of junk.

 

[east_geek]

The drivers on their site SHOULD work under 98SE...there's no reason for them not to. (most tech support guys don't know a mouse from a modem)

Compaq's are good systems - as long as they don't break.
I was a compaq warranty technician for about 6 months working on Compaq desktops and laptops. Rock solid when they're good, terrible when they go bad. Hellish expensive to repair, and they don't bother to tell you that little 'system restore' disk is usually going to blow all your files away.


Minx..If you can't get your sound/vid card to work, throw your origional disk that came with your sistem in and let it restore your system to the origional state. there's really nothing in windows SE that is that big a change. you can always update via the windows update site from Microsoft.

that would be my easiest suggestion for you..at least then, if you have any problems, you can go back to Compaq for support.

anywho, if you have any other questions Minx, pm me, i'll do what i can to help..

 

[Dillinger]

For anyone looking for their next computer I'd highly recommend doing what I did and configuring your own options/add-ons but having a company put it together for you.

http://www.minotaur.com is highly rated and they have been wonderful with tech support as well.

You can try out their build your on PC option just for fun without committing to anything and you'll be able to play with different options to see how it affects the price...