Yes, I have no drivers

[VA Dan]

I'm using a machine with an Ubuntu OS, using Chromium browser to download the drivers for a Compaq laptop which has just had Windows XP installed (but with no drivers).

I can find drivers which I believe will work, but upon downloading am unable to find the .exe files for them. When downloading, I receive a .zip file which I unzip and copy to a thumb drive. When I plug the thumb drive into the usb port, it shows up on the screen, but that's as far as I get.

Any ideas for me? It's like having a car, but no gas. I'm getting nowhere, fast!

Thank you,
VA Dan

 

[LookinAround]

[FONT=Arial]See if this helps How to Install a Driver when there's no Installation .EXE file to run[/FONT]

 

[LookinAround]

If saw you posted "No joy" in the other thread...

What is the make/model of the computer? Give me a link to one of the drivers you're downloading so I can see an example of what you're getting. Also, use a thumb drive to copy the following info from the problem machine as I need to see it in its entirety

List any Problem devices

• Make sure devices are connected and powered on
• Click Start->Run, enter: msinfo32. Click the + sign next to Components to expand it
• Click Problem Devices. Anything appear?
• If yes, click on it, Ctrl-A to select all, Ctrl-C to copy it, Ctrl-V to paste into next post
• On the other hand, if no devices are listed, tell me so

Generate and attach a DirectX report

• Click Start->Run, enter dxdiag and click OK
  ===> If you’re running 32 bit Windows, dxdiag will launch on its own
  ===> If you’re running 64 bit Windows, you’ll see 64-bit DxDiag. Click it to launch the 64-bit version of dxdiag
• Notice progress in lower left window corner
• When done, click Save Information button and save as a text file to your Desktop
• Click the Upload a File button to upload and attach the file to your next TechSpot post