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• Missing DVD/CD ROM (drive E).

  I had trouble burning a CD when I realized that my CD-ROM/DVD-ROM has been totally absent. I think I need to install new drivers, but don't know where to find them. I have Windows 7. Help, please!

  Hello

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
  a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error in Windows
  Vista installation after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
  the correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
  nothing change) - find the DevManView device and then make a right click on it free in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays all the
  devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Packard Bell EasyNote SJ51 coprocessor driver is missing

  Hello world

  I've updated this laptop Packard Bell EasyNote SJ51, with native Windows Vista Basic, Windows 7 Ultimate.
  After installation clean smooth found WU driver VGA that apparently has not been incorporated in the W7U so that I had to download synaptic drivers on mine.
  So great that I decided to glorify it with a memory upgrade buying little extra RAM.
  I've used Speccy to search for details and then realized that the temperature is too high. (70/80 ° C)
  Once activated the materiel management tool, I discovered that the coprocessor driver is missing... so I ran windows research pilot of this Panel, the OS invites you to visit the Web site of the manufacturer I did but I couldn't really find anything related to this laptop.
  Even on the site Web of NVIDIA.
  No idea where should I look for him safely?
  Thanks in advance for your help.
  Information on the mobo:
  Motherboard

  Manufacturer PACKARD BELL BV

  Model EasyNote_SJ51 (Socket A)

  Version PB96F104A7

  NVIDIA Chipset provider

  Model of chipset nForce 560

  Chipset revision A2

  Southbridge NVIDIA provider

  Model of Southbridge nForce 560

  Southbridge revision A2

  System of temperature 70 ° c.

  BIOS

  Brand Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

  Version 1.0 H-3221-0010

  Day 12/03/2008

  ICP data

  PCI slot

  Type of PCI slot

  Use of the available slot

  Bus width 32-bit

  PCI Slot 1 slot designation

  Slot number 0

  PCI slot

  Type of PCI slot

  Use of the available slot

  Bus width 32-bit

  PCI Slot 2 slot designation

  Slot number 1
  Details of the CPU
  CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

  AMD Turion 64 Mobile TK-57

  Carrots 2

  NET 2

  Name AMD Turion 64 Mobile TK-57

  Codename Tyler

  Package of Socket S1 (638)

  65nm technology

  Specification of the AMD Athlon (TM) 64 X 2 Dual - Core TK-57 processor

  Family F

  Extended family F

  Model 8

  Model expanded to 68

  Stepping 2

  Instructions (+) MMX, 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, AMD 64

  Virtualization Supportato, disabled

  Hyperthreading unsupported

  200.3 MHz bus speed

  801,4 MHz rated Bus speed

  Stock of basic speed 1900 MHz

  Stock of 200 MHz Bus speed

  Average temperature of 74 ° C

  Caches

  L1 Data Cache Size 2 x 64 KB

  L1 Instructions Cache Size 2 x 64 KB

  L2 unified Cache Size 2 x 256 KB

  Core 0

  Basic speed 1903,0 MHz

  Multiplier x 9.5

  200.3 MHz bus speed

  801,4 MHz rated Bus speed

  Temperature of 73 ° c.

  Thread 1

  APIC ID 0

  Base 1

  Basic speed 1903,0 MHz

  Multiplier x 9.5

  200.3 MHz bus speed

  801,4 MHz rated Bus speed

  Temperature of 75 ° c.

  Thread 1

  APIC ID 1
  IlConteMascetti

  Hello

  I installed the

  15.23_nforce_winvista32_international_whql

  found on NVidia U.S. and looks that the coprocessor driver was finally installed.

  Greetings

  IlConteMascetti

• The WLAN Driver problem with Packard Bell igo laptop

  I have an old laptop Packard Bell IGO which I did a reinstall with XP Pro all what went well had no problem but now I am unable to find WLAN driverfor this model

  I tried to Packard Bell, but they seem not to have my model.  I hope someone can help me please with this please.
  Here are the details of the laptop
  Packard Bell igo
  Model: MIT - WEA01
  Mobile AMD Athelon (tm)
  1900 + processor
  clocked at 1.6 ghz
  352 RAM
  Thank you understand helps
  Gerry

  Oddly enough, the site I linked to more early does not include a driver for a wireless adapter.

  Although it is usually better to get the drivers from the manufacturer of the computer (especially for laptops) from other sources, if you cannot obtain a driver from the manufacturer of the computer, the next best source is the manufacturer of the device or of the less the manufacturer of the chip used in the device.

  Go back to the Device Manager or msinfo32 and get the make and model of your wireless adapter.  For a more accurate identification, get the 'Device ID of Instance' (msinfo32 called cela the "PNP device ID").  It is a string of letters and numbers beginning with PCI.  You need only the first part of this string, for example:

  PCI\VEN_8086 & DEV_2449

  You can then search the information here http://www.pcidatabase.com/ -->

  I found a British site that offers to sell a collection of drivers for the Packard Bell iGO 2000 series--> http://www.user-guides.co.uk/cddownload/Packard/PackardBell/Packard-Bell-iGo-2000-XP-Driver-CD-Recovery-Restore-Disk-419868.html

  You can buy this collection (which may include other drivers you need) or you can confirm the information located on this site that says that your computer has a "Intel Calexico2 (PRO Wireless 2200BG)" with PCI Device ID start wireless adapter PCI VEN_8086 & DEV_4220 (Web site displays the full PCI device ID if you want to compare that indicates your computer).

  If this identification is correct for your computer, you can download (free) the driver for this device directly from Intel--> http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/wireless/pro2200bg/ (you can consider running one of the Intel/tools identification also device driver on this web page).

• ATAPI DVD A DH16A6S driver is missing or damaged

  Original title: when I try to play any DVD on my pc it says this ATAPI DVD A DH16A6S driver is absent or corrupt.at much. Please I could use the help, to try to solve this problem... Thank you.

  When I try to play any DVD on my pc, it says that this ATAPI DVD A DH16A6S driver is missing or damaged. I diasbled IT I don't know what to do because I'm not caudad on computers that much. Please I could use the help, to try to solve this problem... Thank you.

  Hi Pam,.

  This problem could have been took place either because of the chess drivers Atapi or antivirus software that modifies the drivers in the registry.

  I would suggest trying the following steps and check if the problem persists.

  1. type devmgmt.msc in the Start search and press on enter.

  2. press on the longer brand before DVD/CD players.

  3. right-click on the DVD drive , you see and click Uninstall.

  4 restart the computer.

  5. visit the website of your computer manufacturer and download the latest drivers from CD/DVD. Restart the computer so that the changes are applied.

  Check if you are able to play the DVD without any problem. If the problem persists, follow the steps mentioned in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

  Note: Since the steps deal with editing the registry, please make a backup of your registry before following the steps in the Microsoft above help article.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

  Let us know the result once you have tried the steps.

• Packard Bell Easynote laptop computer CD Rom problem in Vista

  I have a Packard Bell Easynote laptop computer and the CD rom does not recognize my DVD - RW drive, it recognizes and plays all other formats, any ideas how to solve this problem?

  Russ

  Hello

  Close all programs and then put in a DVD - RW blank = what happens?

  You have disk problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD burning and)
  Playback of CD and DVD). So it is not unusual for parts from 1 or 2 to not work so that others do
  correctly.

  Burning at low speed, or by using the master could help. A CD/DVD cleaner might help.

  CD/DVDs have a tolerance + - and may your reading/reading on the edge outside these discs
  tolerances. They may be delivered, but it is generally more economical to replace the disk.

  Several good info here:
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Notes on the troubleshooting and repair of readers of compact disks and CD-ROM Drives
  http://www.repairfaq.org/repair/F_cdfaq7.html#CDFAQ_014

  ===========================================

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  --------------------

  This troubleshooting could not help if there is alignment and/or wear issues however it
  a shot.

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
  a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error in Windows
  Vista installation after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
  the correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
  nothing change) - find the DevManView device and then make a right click on it free in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays all the
  devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Packard Bell m/c will now fire up to the "home page" - MS system is Windows XP

  Windows xp now will not pull upward on the old Packard Bell computer, then the screen falls in "sleep" mode I have the original Windows XP disks, but does not help. Can I make a record of 'boot' via the net using my second computer?

  Here are the instructions to burn a cd for the disk to boot Hiren that you can then run checkdisk, a memory test and other tools

  Courtesy of Jose Ibarra

  Do you have a Hiren Boot CD, which you can download here:
  
  http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/

  The ZIP file is large, so the download will take probably a little while to complete the bit it is worth.  Then unzip the download to extract the Hirens.BootCD.ISO file that will be used to create your new bootable CD.

  Create a bootable CD. ISO file is not the same as simply copying the. File ISO onto a blank CD.  You must use software that includes how to burn a. ISO to a CD to create a bootable CD.

  In the file Hiren ZIP are the file BurnToCD.cmd that you can double-click to start, but I've never used and prefer to use ImgBurn.

  If you need a simple and CD burning, this is a free software popular software:

  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  When you install ImgBurn, DO NOT install anything from UniBlue or the Ask Toolbar (never install the ASK toolbar for nothing).

  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

  It would be a good idea to test your new bootable CD on a computer running.

  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.

  These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.

  When starting on the Hiren's CD, you will see a menu of options.  Choose Mini XP.  It will appear while Windows is loading and you will be presented with a desktop computer that has the look and feel of the interface of Windows Explorer, you are already accustomed to using.

  A way to check the drive for errors is to open my computer and right-click on your afflicted player and choose Properties, tools, error, check checking now... put a check mark in the boxes and then start.

  Sometimes that works, then you can also click on start, run and in the type box:

  cmd

  Click OK to open a command prompt window and enter the following command (assuming that XP is installed on your C drive)

  CHKDSK c: /r

  This disk check can last a long time (perhaps several to several hours) depending on the size of the volume, the amount of data on the volume and what the disk check finds to do.

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.

  According to the speed of your system, the size of the volume, the amount of data on the volume and what chkdsk finds to do, he may take a long time for chkdsk with error correction to complete (several hours) or it may seem to be 'stuck '.  Be patient.  If the HARD drive led blinks always, chkdsk is something to not interrupt him.  It finally end one way or the other.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  You may need to run Chkdsk c:/r more than once.

• Cannot restore my net book of packard bell back factory settings

  Please can someone help me I have restored my net book of packard bell back to factory settings that it kept freezing now the screen is stuck and just said the Installer starts services but nothing is past help

  Discussions were merged.

  Double not deleted to "inflate" list

  If this does not work, I suggest you contact Packard Bell for assistance this is a Netbook with no DVD player.

  Download the ISO file.

  http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-image-downloads.12325/page-2#post-124821

  Use the product key on the machine:

  

  Using the method of USB in conjunction with the Windows 7 download preceding:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2432-USB-Windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

  "How to get and use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool"

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/31541-Windows-7-USB-DVD-download-tool.html

  By using the downloaded ISO file method can require the Activation of phone.

  If it does require phone activation, do not follow Demand of Auto, but brace yourself for a real person explain as to what has been done for purposes of re-setup

  "How to activate Windows 7 by phone '

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html

  The above method also requires that you go to your computer manufacturer's website > Support and downloads Section > locate your model number and operating system > then download and install the latest drivers for it.

  See you soon.

• Packard Bell Easy Note back to factory settings

  I want to return my Packard Bell Easy Note A to the factory setting. No idea how to do that?

  1. Make a backup of personal data, as the recovery process will delete all your files, such as email and photos.
  2. Turn on your computer. When Packard Bell logo is displayed, press in and hold the ALT key while pressing the F10 key several times. Release the keys when a message that Windows is loading files.
  3. After the system recovery program has loaded follow the instructions to reinstall the operating system.
  4. In case recovery software does not start, you need to use Recovery DVD or CD; Please visit our basis of knowledge article recovery using CDs or DVDs.

• Need drivers for graphics card for a Packard Bell iMedia 5070

  Hello!

  I have a "Packard Bell iMedia 5070 desktop PC", unfortunately I have more preinstalled graphics card drivers. Is there someone who could direct me to a place where I can download them? They are not on the main site of Packard Bell.

  Thanks in advance!

  Hello

  Here are the links to the graphics card that can be installed on your computer. Access links and run the driver search tool, which is the driver to be installed on the computer automatically.

  Intel: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

  NVIDIA Driver Downloads: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

  AMD Support & drivers: http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx

• DVD/cd rom drives

  trouble with dvd/cd rom drives, it gives me a code 39 (damaged or missing driver)

  Try following the steps under "Windows XP" in the article following the MS KB:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  These measures, to remove the UpperFilters and LowerFilters, values if they exist, in the registry key named can help.

  Create a System Restore Point beforehand and restart the computer later.

• Can Win XP Pro on the Packard Bell System evolve?

  HY. I USE a PACKARD BELL INTEL (R) PENTIUM (R) DUAL CPU * address email is removed from private life * 2.00 GB of ram AND I want TO DO AN UPGRADE. CAN I DO IT? IF SO, HOW? I HAVE WIN XP PRO. SP 3... !

  You plan to upgrade to Vista or Windows 7.

  If the answer is Vista, and then you perform an upgrade on the spot, that will keep all your applications and data intack. Note the bare minimum of RAM/memory you need for Vista is 2 GB and it runs slower than XP.

  If the answer is Windows 7, then your only choice is a "custom" / Clean install which means that you must back up all your data file (on external support) and then once the upgrade is complete and then install applications. ". Memory required for Windows 7 are 1 GB for 32-Bit OS or 2 GB for the 64-bit operating system.

  You must run the compatabily Windows 7 checker before doing anything: Windows 7 Compatibility Checker
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  Windows XP to Windows 7 Migration Guide
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/ee150430.aspx

  Here are answers to some common questions about the 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/compare/32-bit-64-bit-FAQ.aspx

  Also: Check Windows 7 device drivers available for your make and model. If there is no drivers then chances are one or more device (LAN, sound, Etc.) may not work.

  As always, make a backup of the Image of your external hard drive USB driver before you start the actual upgrade.

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Problems with webcam high definition on Packard Bell laptop

  I have a laptop Packard Bell (old 12) & it came with an HD Webcam. Try to use it with Skype for the first time and just shows a screen white, almost as if its does not work. Any ideas? Completely fedup.com! Thank you.

  Hello

  What is the model of the laptop?

  I suggest you to update the drivers for the webcam on the computer and check if it helps.

  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

• Vista OEM reinstall (Packard Bell) without original CD

  I had my machine for about 5-6 years now, it is running vista home premium and is an oem version. I bought from PC World and it is a Packard Bell machine.

  I had not given a CD when I bought the machine and never had any guest to make a record when I first turned it on, I knew I had to. In hindsight I really should have asked. So now, my machine is stuck for years of use and I am wanting to do a new reinstall so I have a nice, fresh and fast windows to use. The only thing that has changed in my machine is my graphics card.

  So the question, some of my friends (one who works for the Council as a technician) says if I get a copy of my version of windows oem, the oem key I have (on the side of the machine to stop) and I will be able to do to work, but to be on the safe side because I don't want a machine that I can not use , so I called packard bell and the person on the phone said that it won't work and I have to purchase a recovery CD on their part for £50 (ouch), the thing is that I don't want to 'recover', I want to reinstall completely. And I'm not really trust the person of packard bell as I suspect, he wants to just let me spend money that I wouldn't need to.

  So who is actually correct? And is it possible to do an install on an external USB drive so I can test if it works before I do on my actual main drive for security?

  Hello Stephen-C

  Do you mean that you have a partition without a name of 8 GB and then a C: partition that contains your operating system? If this is the case, regardless of the question whether she says that you have 100% free space (my recovery partition is 18 GB (Windows 7) and it also says that the drive is empty, but is not) files are obviously hidden. I suggest that you try to boot your machine and by pressing F11 (I think) to see if it displays a menu to restore your system to factory conditions.

  Under normal circumstances, in their guide to the user, the manufacturer usually recommend create recovery discs as soon as you start using the PC. Some people do this, other not. If you cannot use the recovery partition by press F11 on start your machine, the only other option is to get the Packard Bell recovery disks.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Just upgraded to Vista Home Premium to XP. Got a Packard Bell with RF for the Media Center remote control, worked fine with XP, but is no longer compatible with Vista.

  after update to XP media center units Vista remote control

  Just upgraded to Vista Home Premium to XP.  Got a Packard Bell with RF for the Media Center remote control, worked fine with XP, but is no longer compatible with Vista.  I checked the usb driver for the usb XF-10 rf remote receiver and it is fine, uninstalled and reinstalled it.  Handset was working fine a few days ago.  I also went in 'Administrator', 'services' and then active HID, but it still does not work.  Media works well, but it would be nice to have the operation of the remote control!  Not particularly computer, simply suggestions please!  Thank you, Nick.

  Hi Nicolas,

  I suggest you to check the battery. Additionally, make sure that you have installed the right drivers for you Consumer IR Port.

  For more information, you can check the link below,

  http://www.PackardBell.com/index.html