Dell Inspiron 8000 Service Manual

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000HINT: If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driverinformation screen to display the files associated with that driver.l If no Install button is present, automatic reinstallation is not an option. Click the Extractbutton to extract the driver files to your hard drive. Click Run this program from itscurrent location in the next dialog box, and follow the instructions in the Readme file thatis included with the drivers. You can also see the next section for reinstallationinstructions.Reinstalling the Internal Modem and Network AdapterDriversIf you have an internal modem, you need to reinstall the modem driver. If you have the combinationmodem/network adapter, you need to reinstall both the modem and network adapter drivers.To reinstall a modem or network adapter driver, use the appropriate following procedure, dependingon your operating system.Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver for Windows Me1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive.3. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.HINT: To see the System icon, you may need to click the View all control panel options linkat the left side of the screen.4. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.5. In the System Properties window, click the Device Manager tab, and look beneath OtherDevices.If you are reinstalling a modem, click PCI Communication Device.If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click PCI Ethernet Controller.6. Click the Properties button.7. Click the Reinstall Driver button.8. Verify that Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) is selected, and clickNext.If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click Finish, and then click Yes to restart the computer.file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LAP...20ok/Inspiron/8000/8000_SERVICE_MAN/drivers.htm (3 of 12)6/21/2004 1:07:24 AM