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Windows 98 drivers for a Dell C600 laptop!!!

Hello,

I have a Dell c600 that I have loaded. The problem is 98 is not detecting the internal modem or network adapters. The system does not even recognize the
hardware in device manager. I went to the Dell driver website and downloaded all the drivers for the system. Maybe there is a chipset driver I need? Does anybody
have any suggestions?

Compucharley

b0lsc0tt

compucharley,

I don't have the driver but will look to see if I can find them. However I would check the BIOS to see if there are settings to enable/disable those devices. If they are onboard then they will most likely have a setting in BIOS. If Windows doesn't even see an unidentified device then the problem is probably the device not working or being disabled.

Let me know if you have any questions or need more information.

b0lsc0tt

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Oh, and I should have said:
Look for an option in the BIOS Setup Screen to DISABLE "fast boot" (or similar expression) for the next boot if such a setting exists. On some computers this can help it to detect and identify devices, although this would not have changed merely by reinstalling Windows.

compucharley

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Thanks BillDL,

I had to get an internal modem/network card for the C600 and all is well and working. Thank you!! I appreciate your detailed informative answer.

Compucharley

BillDL

You are very welcome, Compucharley, and thank you.