Driver Requests
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driver request: my convertible laptop lost its audio after a factory reset. Windows Update ran several times and installed other things, but sound is still dead. i tried the generic Realtek driver from somewhere online, and the installer said the hardware…
ok weird one let's hear your legacy hardware stories. I've been nursing a first gen VR headset for years because it still works perfectly. I've tried VMs, compatibility mode, even an old laptop dedicated to it. What's the most creative way you've kept old…
im literally losing my mind here small mystery for the driver experts: thats teh last missing driver on my older desktop, unknown device with Code 28. everything seems to work fine, but Id rather not leave it like this in case its something like the card…
so annoyed rn genuine question about update philosophy. My PC is stable on the driver my PC came with. The new Arc Graphics Windows DCH Driver lists fixes that dont realy affect me. Do you update anyway for security and compatibility, or do u only update…
im literally losing my mind here just did a clean install on my secondhand mini PC and everything works except one entry in Device Manager: PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller, Code 28, The drivers for this device are not intsalled. Windows…
not gonna lie this is driving me nuts requesting help with a driver for my all in one printer. It works great, but on Windows 11 the isntaller from teh manufacturers site throws this: the installer is from years ago and only lists older Windows versions, i…
Philosophical driver question. My old sound card isnt supported anymore, but I love the sound quality. I can get it working with an old driver and a few tricks. Is that a reasonable thing to do, or am I setting myself up for security issues and random…
long time lurker first post lol im on an old studio branch and everything works for everyday work. now AMD has Radeon Adrenalin Graphics Driver 26.6.1 out and the app keeps nagging me. part of me wants the fixes, part of me remembers the last time an update…
philosophical driver question. my old sound card isnt supported anymore, but its paid for. i can get it working with an old driver and a few tricks. is that a reasnoable thing to do, or am i setting myself up for security issues and random crasehs?? id love…
ugh. my label printer has been on my desk for ages. After moving to a fresh Windows install, i get: i found an old driver CD but its the same story. is there a compatible driver from a similar model, or some built in Windows driver i can try? id honestly be…
ok so philosophical driver question. my first gen VR headset isn't supported anymore, but teh replacement is worse. I can get it working with an old driver and a few tricks... is that a reasonable thing to do, or am I setting myself up for security isuses…
ok weird one did a BIOS update on my convertible latpop and now theres no sound at all. the speaker icon has a red X and says this: no audio output device is installed, device Manager shows a couple of unknown devices under Other devices... which driver…
just did a clean install on my fresh Windows install and everything works except one entry in Device Manager: 'Base System Device', Code 28, 'The drivers for this device are not installed.' Windows Update finds nothing... i don't even know what this device…
ok weird one just did a clean install on my older desktop and everything works except one entry in Device Manager: PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller, Code 28, The drivers for this device are not installed :/ Windows Update finds notihng.…
My flatbed scanner has been on my desk for ages. After moivng to Windows 11, I get: I found an old driver CD but its the same story. is there a compatible driver from a simliar model, or some built in Windows driver I can try? id honestly be happy with basic…
long time lurker first post lol just did a clean install on my older desktop and everything works except one entry in Device Manager: SM Bus Controller, Code 28, The drivers for this device are not installed, windows Update finds nothing. i dont even know…
driver request: my school laptop lost its audio after replacing the SSD. Windows Update ran several times and installed other things, but sound is still dead, i tried the generic Realtek driver from somewhere online, and the installer said the hardware isnt…
I have a decade old printer that I can't bring myself to replace cuz throwing it away feels wasteful. Every new Windows version makes it harder to keep working. I'm curious how far other ppl go. Do you keep old machines around just for one device, use…
did a clean Windows install on my business laptop and now theres no sound at all, the sepaker icon has a red X and says this: No audio output deivce is installed. Device Manager shows a couple of unknown devices under Other deviecs. Which driver should i be…
Requesting help with a driver for my old laser printer. It works great, but on 64 bit Windows 10 teh installer from the manufacturer's site throws this: The installer is from years ago and only lists older Windows versions... i really dont wanna throw away a…
quick poll for people using NVIDIA hardware for 3D rendering: has GeForce Graphics Driver 591.44 treated you well? I've seen a couple of compalints online, but complaints are always louder than happy users. I'd like to hear from pepole for whom it just…
so annoyed rn did a clean Windows install on my thin ultrabook and now theers no sound at all. The speaker icon has a red X and says this: 'No audio output device is installed.' Device Manager shows a couple of unknown devices under 'Other devices'. Which…
small mystery for teh driver experts: thats the last missing driver on my older desktop. SM Bus Controller with Code 28, everything seems to work fine, but Id rather not leave it like this in case its something like teh card reader or power management. im…
long time lurker first post lol requesting help finding a driver. My secondhand mini PC shows this: the device is listed as SM Bus Controller. ive already installed the chipset driver i found... is there a way to identify the actual manufacturer from Windows…
Requesting help with a driver for my old laser printer. It works great, but on a new laptop the installer from the manufacturers site throws this: the installer is from years ago and only lists older Windows versions... i really don't want to throw away a…
