How To Prevent WindowsXP From Installing Drivers?

Discussion in 'Software' started by Bronson7, May 31, 2006.

  1. Bronson7

    Bronson7 Private E-2

    Well, I just installed a new dial-up modem. The instructions on the disk say that when the New Hardware wizard displays, specify location of the drivers on the cd, blaw, blaw. Well, what's really happening is WindowsXP is installing it's own drivers with no option to cancel the operation. How can I stop this to install the Conexant drivers for my new modem? Thanks.
    Bronson7
     
    Bronson7, May 31, 2006
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  2. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Let it install. Go to start, settings control panel. Then System, Hardware, Device Manager. Update driver, tell it not to look on the net, not to search, but look for the option that you will choose the driver to install.
     
    Major Attitude, May 31, 2006
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  3. Bronson7

    Bronson7 Private E-2

    That's great Major. Thank you so much!
    Bronson7
     
    Bronson7, Jun 1, 2006
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  4. Bronson7

    Bronson7 Private E-2

    That worked just fine. Now I know what "Update Driver" is for. Thanks again.
    Bronson7
     
    Bronson7, Jun 1, 2006
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