How do you find the hardware manufacturer? I'm not really sure what to do since I haven't done this before. Where's my graphics device ID ?

Some simple instructions would be greatly appreciated

Did you try a System Restore?


System Restore
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You might try a System Restore to a point prior to your problem:

start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore



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Otherwise things are not so simple. Sorry.

If your computer is a brand name and you never added any hardware to it then tell us the make and model of the computer such as: Dell Dimension 1234 or HP Pavilion 1234 etc.

If on the other hand you or someone added a graphics card to the computer we need to know the make and model of the graphics card.

You could check under: "start > control panel > add or remove programs" and see if you have any programs listed under either ATI or NVIDIA.

If you need information about the hardware, software , Windows security updates and licence numbers on your PC go to Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit download this free software.

i'm having this same problem

i download direct x
already

and i did the scan

Computer System

* Manufacturer: Compaq Presario 061
* Model: PC133A-ABA SR1124NX NA430

Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)

* Version: 5.1.2600
* Build Number: 2600
* Install Date: 12/02/2009
* Install Directory: C:\WINDOWS
* Locale: English (en) - United States (US)
* DirectX version: 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)

Motherboard

* Manufacturer: ASUSTek Computer INC.
* Model: Kelut (v2.02)

Bios

* Manufacturer: Phoenix Technologies, LTD
* Model: 3.03
* Release Date: 09/02/2004

Processors

1. AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2800+ (AuthenticAMD)
* Max clock speed: 2.08 GHz
* Socket: Socket A
* Version: Model 10, Stepping 0

Memory

* Total Current Physical Memory: 0.44 GB
* Total Current Virtual Memory: 2.00 GB
* Maximum Memory Capacity: 2.00 GB
* Memory Devices:
1. Type: Unknown - Speed: MHz - Capacity: 0.50 GB

Video Devices

Sound Devices:

1. Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller

Physical Disk Drives

1. ST3120022A
* Size: 111.79 GB
* Number of Partitions: 2
2. Generic USB CF Reader USB Device
* Size: 0.00 GB
* Number of Partitions:
3. Generic USB MS Reader USB Device
* Size: 0.00 GB
* Number of Partitions:
4. Generic USB SD Reader USB Device
* Size: 0.00 GB
* Number of Partitions:
5. Generic USB SM Reader USB Device
* Size: 0.00 GB
* Number of Partitions:

Volumes

Logical Disks

1. C: PRESARIO
* Disk Type: Local Fixed Disk
* File System: NTFS
* Capacity: 107.70 GB
* Free Space: 74.88 GB
2. D: PRESARIO_RP
* Disk Type: Local Fixed Disk
* File System: FAT32
* Capacity: 4.07 GB
* Free Space: 0.51 GB
3. E: WINXPSP2
* Disk Type: CD-ROM Disc
* File System: CDFS
* Capacity: 0.64 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB
4. F:
* Disk Type: CD-ROM Disc
* File System:
* Capacity: 0.00 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB
5. G:
* Disk Type: Removable Disk
* File System:
* Capacity: 0.00 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB
6. H:
* Disk Type: Removable Disk
* File System:
* Capacity: 0.00 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB
7. I:
* Disk Type: Removable Disk
* File System:
* Capacity: 0.00 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB
8. J:
* Disk Type: Removable Disk
* File System:
* Capacity: 0.00 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB

Page Files:

1. C:\pagefile.sys
* Initial Size: 0.66 GB
* Current Size: 0.66 GB
* Maximum Size: 1.31 GB
* File System: NTFS

Optical Drives

1. HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8162B - E:
2. SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-252S - F:

Printers

1. Microsoft Office Document Image Writer (port: Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port
2. Fax (port: SHRFAX

Network Adapters

1. VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter #2 - Packet Scheduler Miniport
* IP Address: 192.168.XXX.XXX
* Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
* Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
* Primary DNS: 76.85.229.110

Security Software

* Anti-Virus
1. AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0 (AVG Technologies)
* Firewall

can someone help me with this plz

Please run this scan:

Can you run it ..............................................

Can You RUN It?

maple was working for me before
and i had microsoft service pack 1 but then my brother download service pack 2 and then when i tired it, it didn't work

here is my result for the scan



CPU
Minimum: Celeron or better
You Have: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2800+
PASS
CPU Speed
Minimum: 500 MHz
You Have: 2.08 GHz Performance Rated at 2.80 GHz
PASS
System RAM
Minimum: 64 MB
You Have: 447 MB
PASS
Operating System
Minimum: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
You Have: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build Service Pack 22600)
PASS
Video Card
Minimum: 3D Accelerated video card
You Have: ()
Could not determine the video card requirement for your computer. Please review the Video Card details below or use another method for your evaluation.
Video Card Features - Minimum attributes of your Video Card

Video Card 3D Acceleration: Required - Yes , You have -

Video Card Driver Version (DirectX)
Your driver version number is:
FYI: Your video card driver version is provided for your information, but it is not part of this analysis. But proper video card driver versions are important to the proper operation of your product.
Sound Card
Minimum: Yes
You Have: Realtek AC97 Audio
PASS
Sound Card Driver Version
Your driver version number is: 0.0
FYI: Your sound card driver version is provided for your information, but it is not part of this analysis. But proper sound card driver versions are important to the proper operation of your product.
Free Disk Space
Minimum: 1 GB
You Have: 74.9 GB
PASS

any ideas?

Do you know if you have a graphics card or is your graphics running on the motherboard.

If you do not know one way of finding out is look where your monitor is plugged in.

Is it towards the top edge and vertical or towards the lower middle and horizontal?

Also can you look for a label to ID the computer? Perhaps on the side or back.

The scan shows Compaq Presario 061 but Compaq does not list such a model.

uuum its near the top and vertical


what kind of label: there are many stickers


one of them says

presario:sr1124nx
prod#: pc133A
s/n:mxm426079y

does that help?

Try installing this driver:

Via/S3G UniChrome IGP Driver Update