Strange driver problem.

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Hello!

I am currently trying to figure out what's wrong with my desktop pc.

I was using a wireless pci card, the linksys wmp-11 and I also switched to the usb d-link wua-1340. However, with both of them the wireless only seems to work for a while before the drivers mysteriously seem to not exist.

I'll be playing a game, or d/l'ing something and it will stop. I'll then check the device status and it says there are no drivers currently installed. If I try to update them the process freezes and have to manually shut down my pc.

I am not even sure if it is strictly a networking issue, because when the wireless dies, so do the usb ports(other than the mouse usb for some reason) and if I try to shut down the pc it sits at the shut down screen forever.

Thanks for any suggestions!


DM

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I should also mention.. I formatted and reinstalled windows xp pro with no results.

I have all the updates and the newest drivers from the manufacturers.

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Have you got the latest mobo drivers installed and have you updated your BIOS since the reload of XP? That would be a good starting point.

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Yep, installed the latest bios, and all the drivers for the mb. The thing I find the most weird is that it works for a while after a reboot, and then suddenly stops.

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I thought you meant that in your earlier post, but thought it an idea to check!

do the usb components and hub show up with the dreaded yellow ? or ! marks in device manager when it all goes sick? (I think thats what you sain in post #1)

So you have to go and re-install them again? Any chance of you posting a few screenshots of the driver status when it plays up next?