System Devices Drivers

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I have used a driver update software in an attempt to update my XP drivers.
It appeared to download and install drivers I didn't ask for and whilst
checking what was subsequently installed, I noticed 11 System Devices drivers
that appeared to have a non English names - maybe Spanish or Mexican such as
"Botao de functionalidade fixa ACPI" and "Processador de dados numericos
(NPD)" to name but two, also 4 showings of "PCI standard host CPU bridge"
drivers of the same version.
Can anyone please tell me what driver names should appear in System Devices
and is it safe to remove the others.
 
Do a System Restore.
Click Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System restore> put it back in
time to before you did it.
Disable your anti-virus before using SR.

And for getting Hardware drivers go to the computer manufacturer, or
Motherboard's, or particular piece of Hardware website, and get the Drivers
from the Source, NOT dodgey programs.
 
brbrown said this on 12/31/2008 8:08 AM:
I have used a driver update software in an attempt to update my XP drivers.
It appeared to download and install drivers I didn't ask for and whilst
checking what was subsequently installed, I noticed 11 System Devices drivers
that appeared to have a non English names - maybe Spanish or Mexican such as
"Botao de functionalidade fixa ACPI" and "Processador de dados numericos
(NPD)" to name but two, also 4 showings of "PCI standard host CPU bridge"
drivers of the same version.
Can anyone please tell me what driver names should appear in System Devices
and is it safe to remove the others.
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What is wrong with your drivers that you need to have periodic updates?
I have a Dell Laptop that is 3 years old and I've never changed the
drivers. I came to me and worked, and still does.
 
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

Big_Al said:
brbrown said this on 12/31/2008 8:08 AM:
What is wrong with your drivers that you need to have periodic updates?
I have a Dell Laptop that is 3 years old and I've never changed the
drivers. I came to me and worked, and still does.
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I agree with Big_Al. Drivers are updated to fix problems. Manufacturers
list the specific fixes applied in each driver update. If your device is
not suffering from one of the specific issues listed by the
manufacturer, there is nothing to be gained by updating.

On the other hand, driver updates are a common source of problems
because people don't know how to do it correctly (and they obtain
drivers from suspect third-party sources.}

LG
 
Leonard Grey said:
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Errare humanum est



I agree with Big_Al. Drivers are updated to fix problems. Manufacturers
list the specific fixes applied in each driver update. If your device is
not suffering from one of the specific issues listed by the
manufacturer, there is nothing to be gained by updating.

On the other hand, driver updates are a common source of problems
because people don't know how to do it correctly (and they obtain
drivers from suspect third-party sources.}

LG
Thanks everyone for the replies. Mick, I've let it go too far before I discovered my problem so I wouldn't know what other things would be turned back with a system restore.
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Big Al and Leonad, with my limited knowledge, I presumed it was the right
thing to do to update drivers and always had problems finding the right
update. However, I have already come to the conclusion that I shouldn't be
using this software so will be uninstalling it. Hence the reason for trying
to clear out rogue drivers. before I do it.
So I now agree with you all but that doesn't solve my problem. I read in a
computer magazine that it was possible to uninstall the drivers and restart
Windows which would then try to find suitable drivers. Can that realy work?
 
The procedure you refer to is often useful for driver related problems.
It uninstalls the device entirely. Then you restart the computer. As the
computer starts, Windows takes an inventory of the hardware in your
computer and installs its own driver for any devices that it detects are
not installed.

To do this, go to Device Manager (Control Panel > System > Hardware
tab), right-click on the troublesome device and select Uninstall. Agree
to the scary warning message and restart your computer.

If Windows has a driver for the device, it will install it. For some
devices, notably video cards and sound cards, after your computer is
working properly again you can get a more capable driver by going
directly to the website of the device's manufacturer and then following
their instructions with religious fervor.
 
Leonard Grey said:
The procedure you refer to is often useful for driver related problems.
It uninstalls the device entirely. Then you restart the computer. As the
computer starts, Windows takes an inventory of the hardware in your
computer and installs its own driver for any devices that it detects are
not installed.

To do this, go to Device Manager (Control Panel > System > Hardware
tab), right-click on the troublesome device and select Uninstall. Agree
to the scary warning message and restart your computer.

If Windows has a driver for the device, it will install it. For some
devices, notably video cards and sound cards, after your computer is
working properly again you can get a more capable driver by going
directly to the website of the device's manufacturer and then following
their instructions with religious fervor.
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Many thanks Leonard. I think that's the best route forward. I'll give it a
try. Thanks again. Best wishes, Brian
 
Glad to help.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
Many thanks Leonard. I think that's the best route forward. I'll give it a
try. Thanks again. Best wishes, Brian
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Leonard said:
The procedure you refer to is often useful for driver related problems.
It uninstalls the device entirely. Then you restart the computer. As the
computer starts, Windows takes an inventory of the hardware in your
computer and installs its own driver for any devices that it detects are
not installed.

To do this, go to Device Manager (Control Panel > System > Hardware
tab), right-click on the troublesome device and select Uninstall. Agree
to the scary warning message and restart your computer.
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If you haven't physically gotten rid of the rogue driver, won't Windows simply
re-install the device with that driver?
Mike
 
No, it won't. When you uninstall a device and re-start your computer,
Windows will install its own driver. It will not install any other driver.

Windows includes hundreds of drivers for common hardware devices
(thousands, perhaps.) For some devices, Windows' driver provides only a
basic level of function. You can sometimes take better advantage of your
hardware by installing updated drivers /that you obtain directly from
the manufacturers./

Once you have installed a manufacturer's driver, there's no real need to
update it any further /unless/ an updated driver incorporates a fix for
a specific problem that you are having.

If you read through these newsgroups you'll come across posters who
complain about their video or audio and we advise them to update to the
latest version of their video or audio driver. That's because, as long
as you're going to install a driver, may as well install the latest version.
 
Good to know. Thanks.

Leonard said:
No, it won't. When you uninstall a device and re-start your computer,
Windows will install its own driver. It will not install any other driver.

Windows includes hundreds of drivers for common hardware devices
(thousands, perhaps.) For some devices, Windows' driver provides only a
basic level of function. You can sometimes take better advantage of your
hardware by installing updated drivers /that you obtain directly from
the manufacturers./

Once you have installed a manufacturer's driver, there's no real need to
update it any further /unless/ an updated driver incorporates a fix for
a specific problem that you are having.

If you read through these newsgroups you'll come across posters who
complain about their video or audio and we advise them to update to the
latest version of their video or audio driver. That's because, as long
as you're going to install a driver, may as well install the latest
version.
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