 Compaq Presario W98 1272 Notebook, Looking for experienced Advice |
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 Jan 27 2008, 12:10 AM
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I found this; Presario 1200 Series Specific Models NeoMagic 2097 Video Driver ... Customer Care Presario 1200 Series Specific Models NeoMagic 2097 Video Driver Printable version ... Description Unpacks the files needed to install the NeoMagic 2097 video driver for the affected Presario 1200 ... but I can't make it out, it seems to say that it unpacks files but does not contain or have the actual driver, which is; neomagic.exe I searched Compaq for this and came up with nothing, . . would you care to comment, I did not download this directly because I thought this would be a little easier, and wanted to find out a little more about the driver, I hate paying Paypal they ripped me off once for pushing the wrong button. I don't mind buying the driver but I would like to make sure I need it before I go through all that trouble. I am not sure how the fan(s) stopped running but I also suspect that this computer may have been left on and closed in and possbly may have had the rear fan obstructed, I am also understanding that this can cause damage to the screen, as it compunds a heat problem, and the screen becomes effected. This post has been edited by Jove: Jan 27 2008, 12:21 AM -------------------- Success is a result, not a goal . . . Flaubert
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Jan 27 2008, 07:20 AM
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With the driver, as long as there are files you can tell the OS to install the driver from a specific location then point it to the folder, I was not aware that you had to pay to download drivers from that site, That is an example of poor business practices, I will add that site to my waste of time list, and will search for a replacement site.
Regarding the fans, if they were obstructed, then the motor will have been ruined, you need to take measurements of the fan(s) and search retailers for replacements. -------------------- Regards
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Jan 27 2008, 08:50 AM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Very South Jersey Member No.: 116,928 |
Hello Allan,
If you are referring to ; Presario 1200 Series Specific Models NeoMagic 2097 Video Driver ... Customer Care Presario 1200 Series Specific Models NeoMagic 2097 Video Driver Printable version ... Description Unpacks the files needed to install the NeoMagic 2097 video driver for the affected Presario 1200 ... but I can't make it out, it seems to say that it unpacks files but does not contain or have the actual driver, which is; neomagic.exe Found here; http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwar...=en&lang=en I am trying to tell you it does not appear that the driver is part of this D/L, I guess I will have to D/L this and examine it. In any case the fan obstruction I was talking about I meant that it probably had something in front of it and did not allow it to have a full intake or insulated it from getting alot of cool air, I did not mean that something was jammed into it. I'll probably get a chance to check that file later today, as stated previous I searched HP and could not find specifics on neomagic.exe. Thanks much. This post has been edited by Jove: Jan 27 2008, 08:51 AM -------------------- Success is a result, not a goal . . . Flaubert
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