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ramzat
Feb 23, 2007, 10:57 PM
Found new hardware error message pops up every time the computer is turned on
Everything seems to be working OK
But on device manager check up
One problem - under network adapters one is highlighted yellow
And no name or info will display ( says unknown device)
Also when I try to remove message pops in saying - failed to uninstall device. The device may be required to reboot the computer

Running xp professional

HVAC888
Feb 24, 2007, 11:09 AM
Have you installed the latest motherboard drivers? Double click on the unknown device, and select details tab.

For many devices, looking at the hardware id will give you a clue as to what it is. If you see "PCI" or "ACPI" as part of the string, then its probably a motherboard driver that you need.

For example, I have an asus MB, with an unknown device shown under Other devices.

I copied and paste the ID string into Google and found that it was the Asus AIBooster driver that I didn't install.

If your PC is working fine, i.e. internet, email, gaming, etc. then disable the device, and the found new driver wizard will go away.