PC will not recognize CD and cannot boot

[cjwct]

So, heres the skinny: kids computer (Dell Dimension 3000) got virus, so I reformatted and installed Win7. Unfortunately chipset has no Win7 drivers, so I decided to just go back to XP. Cd drive won't recognize XP disc and this model cannot boot externally ... any suggestions?

 

[diogen]

Windows 7 does work on the 3000
Will Windows 7 work on dell dimension 3000? - Windows 7 Forums

When trying Win7 did you boot from a bootable DVD?
If yes, most likely you have a bad boot WinXP disk...

If not, check whether the PC sees the optical drive in the BIOS.
And press F12 when booting to chose boot device.

Diogen.

 

[cjwct]

Windows 7 does work on the 3000
Will Windows 7 work on dell dimension 3000? - Windows 7 Forums

When trying Win7 did you boot from a bootable DVD?
If yes, most likely you have a bad boot WinXP disk...

If not, check whether the PC sees the optical drive in the BIOS.
And press F12 when booting to chose boot device.

Diogen.

Win7 doesn't support that driver; says so right on that site .... dont not know what those posters are talking about :-(

 

[diogen]

I believe the 3000 won't pass Win7 compatibility test.
But in most cases that doesn't mean much.

What driver are you talking about? Video? Audio?
Have you tried XP-compatibility mode? Have you checked optional Win7 updates after installing?

Diogen.

 

[cjwct]

Product Detected Intel® 865G
Current Driver Installed 6.1.7600.16385
An Intel device was detected but your operating system is not supported by this utility. Please visit Download Center to look for available software

 

[diogen]

So it is Intel onboard graphics.
Try disabling Aero and follow the discussion here
Issue with intel 82865g graphics card

How much RAM have you assigned to video?
Have you tried Vista drivers from Intel site?

Diogen.

 

[cjwct]

So it is Intel onboard graphics.
Try disabling Aero and follow the discussion here
Issue with intel 82865g graphics card

How much RAM have you assigned to video?
Have you tried Vista drivers from Intel site?

Diogen.

Followed directions, extracted files, and guess what ... says I have latest drivers but video settings still not working .... uggggh !!!

 

[cjwct]

Stupid q: can I just buy a new video card and will it work? If so, which one do I buy?

This will correct the problem; right?

http://www.staples.com/PNY-GeForce-...to-Graphics-Card/product_742835?cmArea=SEARCH

 

[diogen]

Can't see the link from Canada.
Is that a PCI card? Looks like your board has only PCI slots...
Documentation

If that's the only driver Win7 has problems with - yes, replacing the video card should fix it.

Have a look what else has a yellow/red mark in Device Manager.
Check whether you can disable/prioritize video in BIOS.

Diogen.

 

[cjwct]

Can't see the link from Canada.
Is that a PCI card? Looks like your board has only PCI slots...
Documentation

If that's the only driver Win7 has problems with - yes, replacing the video card should fix it.

Have a look what else has a yellow/red mark in Device Manager.
Check whether you can disable/prioritize video in BIOS.

Diogen.

No other problems; its a GeForce 8400 card

 

[charper1]

Stupid q: can I just buy a new video card and will it work? If so, which one do I buy?

This will correct the problem; right?

PNY GeForce 8400 GS PCI Low Profile 512 MB Verto Graphics Card | Staples®

Unless you are using this link just to show us what you are looking at; PLEASE look elsewhere. You can buy this card online for half that cost AND if you are thinking of spending $80 or so; you can get even better cards for the money. IMHO


If you listed Staples simply because you need to shop at a local store out of convenience; then forgive me. Just trying to help you save your hard earned money.

 

[diogen]

Make sure this card has Win7 support...

DIogen.

 

[cjwct]

Unless you are using this link just to show us what you are looking at; PLEASE look elsewhere. You can buy this card online for half that cost AND if you are thinking of spending $80 or so; you can get even better cards for the money. IMHO

If you listed Staples simply because you need to shop at a local store out of convenience; then forgive me. Just trying to help you save your hard earned money.

It has win7 drivers and this is $20 less at newegg, but I have earned $15 reward dollars so its a wash

 

[cjwct]

GeForce 8400 now installed and everything is going well . . . thanks everyone for your help. By the way, Staples price matched the card and I got it for $45.