How to Install Windows Xp drivers to Win 2k3

Discussion in 'Software' started by Python1320, Sep 2, 2006.

  1. Python1320

    Python1320 Private E-2

    Hi!

    I downloaded windows 2003 trial and installation went fine but then I saw there was no driver to my soundcard (Sound blaster awe64)
    There is driver for SB64 on windows xp.
    How I can install windows Xp driver to Win2003
     
  2. tunered

    tunered MajorGeek

    Right click my computer,properties/hardware/device manager/where the yellow mark is,double click, update driver, do you have the xp disc?
     
  3. Python1320

    Python1320 Private E-2

    Yes I have but it doesnt work:rolleyes:
     
  4. tunered

    tunered MajorGeek

  5. Python1320

    Python1320 Private E-2

    Thanks, testing...
    But is there any way to install some other XP drivers to 2k3:confused:
     
  6. tunered

    tunered MajorGeek

    You will have to do them one at a time, check device manager and see what you need. right click my computer,properties/hardware/device manager, look for yellow marks, click on any if yellow, if you cant find the drivers that you need post back and somebody will find them for you. ed
     
  7. Python1320

    Python1320 Private E-2

    I need too this driver: AMD PCnet-Home Based Network Adapter (Generic)
    It is on windows XP but it was removed on 2003
    I extracted drivers.cab but how can I install driver from there :eek: Where are the inf files?
     
  8. tunered

    tunered MajorGeek

  9. Python1320

    Python1320 Private E-2

  10. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Right click start / explore ....tools / folder options ...view...make sure that hidden files are enabled as well as system files ....navigate to the windows folder and down to the system 32 .....drivers ....then do the same with the xp disk ...copy and paste.
     
  11. Python1320

    Python1320 Private E-2

    Good solution:
    Install windows xp to to same machine as 2003 and open Windows2003. Press update driver and search for driver on XP installations windows\system32\ dirver, inf... (it works for me)

    Thanks for trying help me tunered and timw
     
  12. secured2k

    secured2k Private E-2

    All you need to do is find the .inf file in Windows XP that contains the PCI ID for your AWE64. Then update the driver using that INF file. It will ask for files that can be found on your XP system or inside the drivers.cab file. Provide those files and it will work.

    Just curious, but why are you running sound on a Server... and a Server on anything that still has an ISA bus?
     
  13. Python1320

    Python1320 Private E-2

    HEY, dont blame me if my company isn't rich
    Server is hosting only active directory, file and printer service for 20 machines

    And usually I want all devices working :p
     

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