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Old 05-22-2008   #1
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can any one help i have set up a pc in my girls room and ive been trying to install some new drivers and graphics on it but havnt got a clue where to go have tried links from a previous post but its to confusing also she wants windows live messenger but it says i need windows installer 3.1 but cant find any where to download it just brings me to a load of writing no option to download this is all details i have for pc Intel Pentium 4

Processor Speed: 2,930 MHz

Memory (RAM): 512 MB

Hard Drive Capacity: 250 GB

Brand: eMachines

Primary Drive: DVD+/-RW

Features: Firewire, Graphics Card, Keyboard, Modem, Monitor, Mouse, Operating System, USB

Condition: Used


I have for sale a e-Machines 5260 desktop PC
XP home addition
Pentium 4
2.93 Ghz
250GB SATA HardDrive
DVD/RW
7 USB Ports
8 in 1 memorycard reader
17" Flatscreen Moniter
Radeon 9250 128mb pci graphics card ( unfortunatly I had to reinstall the operating system - so the drivers will need downloading from the internet ) but i will try to find the disc for it.
There is an onboard shared graphics
hope this helps thanks
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Hello welcome back janey.

Windows installer 3.1:Download details: Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable

Support: Product Support and Downloads

Drivers & Software
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Hey

A driver software download page is available ATI Catalyst™ Here Hope it's the right model driver.

Windows 3.1 Installer download: Download details: Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable Here.

Windows Live Messenger Download: Download details: Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Here.

Hope this helps.
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If the driver i found doesn't work then enable onboard graphics in BIOS.
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hi thats page i was on but all i can see to download is
windows installer 3.1 EULA.doc which is just a document u can save or open ?
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janey scroll down to this at bottom of page.

Files in This Download

The links in this section correspond to separate files available in this download. Download the files most appropriate for you.

WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe
2.5 MB
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3 rd one.
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Heya,
Ok you can try installing SP3 on your machine which should install latest software and installer.
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