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The_Dude · 10-29-2003, 12:26 PM

I installed some new VIA drivers, but made the pc real unstable. So, i rolled 'em back and I had 2 primary ide and 2 secondary ide channels.

i removed the one from secondary, but i cant seem to remove the 'ultra ata/atapi channel'.

pc works fine now, but is this good? or should i try to fix it?

Solaraa · 10-29-2003, 12:42 PM

it aint really good nope

if it was me i would just format and install the new drivers from the start and see how it goes from there ( may be some driver issue for why it was unstable ) but as its not me i would just say leave it how it is if its stable

cliche · 10-29-2003, 01:51 PM

Right click on it; get the dialog box up - what does it say is the problem?

The_Dude · 10-29-2003, 02:22 PM

they also have irq conflicts

numist · 10-29-2003, 02:24 PM

well.. it could always be worse...

but I can't think of too may ways how right now...

I don't see, however, how you dont have enough system resources to run the IDE channel fully.. strance...

hrdwareguy · 10-29-2003, 02:39 PM

I've had a simular situation way back in win95. I left it like that and it was fine. I can understand not wanting to format just for this. You might try and boot into safe mode and see if you can get rid of it, otherwise you could always use sysprep.

Sysprep will wipe out all your hardware settings, your serial number, and you activation. On reboot it will redetect your hardware, require you to enter your info and reactivate. On the plus side, you won't have to reinstall all your apps.

10-29-2003, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	Is this bad? I installed some new VIA drivers, but made the pc real unstable. So, i rolled 'em back and I had 2 primary ide and 2 secondary ide channels. i removed the one from secondary, but i cant seem to remove the 'ultra ata/atapi channel'. pc works fine now, but is this good? or should i try to fix it? __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

10-29-2003, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
cliche Rookie Location: Oxford, UK	Right click on it; get the dialog box up - what does it say is the problem? __________________ I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones. -- John Cage (1912 - 1992)

10-29-2003, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	they also have irq conflicts __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

10-29-2003, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	I've had a simular situation way back in win95. I left it like that and it was fine. I can understand not wanting to format just for this. You might try and boot into safe mode and see if you can get rid of it, otherwise you could always use sysprep. Sysprep will wipe out all your hardware settings, your serial number, and you activation. On reboot it will redetect your hardware, require you to enter your info and reactivate. On the plus side, you won't have to reinstall all your apps. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

10-29-2003, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Solaraa Upright Location: UK	it aint really good nope if it was me i would just format and install the new drivers from the start and see how it goes from there ( may be some driver issue for why it was unstable ) but as its not me i would just say leave it how it is if its stable

10-29-2003, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
numist Banned Location: UCSD, 510.49 miles from my love	well.. it could always be worse... but I can't think of too may ways how right now... I don't see, however, how you dont have enough system resources to run the IDE channel fully.. strance...