Re: dell drivers and reinstalling the OS

Hello,
You will need to follow Dell required order of install or you may have
many problems ...


Note: Some devices may not function properly if the drivers are
installed out of order.

Install your version of Windows.

Install the following software and drivers in the order listed below.

***** 1.***** Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System
Software (NSS) - A vital utility that provides critical updates and
patches for the operating system. If you are reinstalling the
operating system or updating all the computer’s drivers, it is
imperative that this software be installed first.
This is located under the System and Configuration Utilities Category
on the Drivers and Downloads page. The DSS or NSS may not be required
for some systems that shipped with Windows Vista installed. If your
download page has a DSS or NSS file, "It is required".
2. Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and
controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers
and Downloads page.
3. Video Adapter - Enhances video performance. This is located under
the Video Adapter Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
4. Network Interface Card (NIC) - Enhances the network controller for
Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category
on the Drivers and Downloads page.
5. Audio Adapter - Enables and enhances the audio controller. This is
located under the Audio Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
6. Modem - Allows dialup capability. This is located under the
Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
7. Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network
controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers
and Downloads page.
8. Touchpad, Pointer, Trackstick, Mice, and Keyboards - Enhances the
pointing device features. This is located under the Mouse & Keyboards
Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
9. Other Devices
* Bluetooth Module
This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and
Downloads page.
* Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband Cards
This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and
Downloads page.
* PCMCIA/Smartcard controller
This is located under the Security Category on the Drivers and
Downloads page.

Dell drivers and downloads page
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/. Input your service tag
number to get the required drivers for your system, 'as shipped'.

NOTE: If your system download page offers a DSS or NSS file in the
'System and Configuration Utilities' Category. And you have already
tried to install some drivers, you will need to reboot in Safe Mode to
install the DSS or NSS file, and the chipset. Then reboot the system
and install the rest of the drivers in the correct order.


On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:59:07 -0600, RnR <> wrote:

>Maybe this will save someone some grief maybe not.
>
>I decided to reinstall my E1405 OS this morning so naturally I saved
>my drivers but also downloaded a new set of drivers just in case from
>dell's web site (logged in with my service tag #). Not sure what
>happened but to make a long story short, I didn't get the bluetooth
>driver I originally had, from Dell's site nor did it get saved as part
>of my saved driver set. Not sure why all this happened tho in
>retrospect I could have gone to my backup or maybe the orig. laptop cd
>(assuming it has drivers). The only reason I knew I was missing the
>bluetooth drivers was because I didn't see the icon as I did before.
>Not sure why that when I did a new hardware check, it didn't see my
>bluetooth 355 card either. I found the driver elsewhere on line and
>installed it and all is well now.
>
>But the point of this story is you better have a backup and / or have
>a "complete" set of drivers before you reinstall your OS. And if it
>matters I checked my old invoice and the bluetooth was already a part
>of the laptop purchased from Dell's outlet store about 2 years ago.
>Just beware !!!
>
>
>ps-- odd thing is I changed my daughter's laptop over from vista to
>xp a week or so ago and that was also purchased from the outlet store
>with no problems with regard to drivers. Her system runs better than
>this laptop with a slightly slower cpu. I'd trade laptops but I don't
>want a pink laptop (someone might think I'm a girly man <g>).


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