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Installing a driver

bonez02
02-23-2009, 09:43 PM
so i need to install a display driver or delete the one on the computer and i cannot get in windows cuz it goes black everytime i try and it goes black also when i try to go into safe mode how

kimsland
02-23-2009, 10:03 PM
If "Last Known Good Configuration" doesn't work
You could try removing (physically taking out) any addon Video card, and test with onboard (if exists)

Or do one of these: (using a standard Windows Setup disc)

Microsoft's Windows XP Professional Repair Install step by step
http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/sp2sp3installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

Microsoft's Windows XP Home Repair Install step by step
http://www.windowsxphome.windowsreinstall.com/sp2sp3installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

Vista Repair:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winvista/index.htm (index page)

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bonez02
02-23-2009, 11:06 PM
last known doest work safe mode doesnt work....it goes to where you would log in windows and than is completely black but you can see the mouse
its a dell INSPIRON E1705

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