I just installed windows xp media center, and my drivers arent working...?

Question

I built my own computer, I have an asus p5nsli motherboard and i recently made the jump from windows xp to Vista, after hating vista I decided to go back to windows xp, so after reformatting my hard drive, and reinstalling xp, some of my drivers do not work. The one I am the most concerned with is my Ethernet driver, because of this I can't use the internet. When I put in the driver disk that came with my motherboard everythign works fine, then when i click to download the internet driver it starts downloading, and looks like it's at the end, then it says, "1607: Unable to install, InstallShield scripting Runtime." Also when I install xp, it does not start with the standard xp theme, it has a classic theme and the xp theme is not even on the computer. And also xp is not owned by me, it's my friends and i'm borrowing it :D. Any suggestions guys?

Thanks alot~

Answer 1

Buy your own copy of XP...

As for Media Centre version...you poor soul...

I have heard similar stories about Vista. Especially if the person has been foolish enough to buy Vista Home Basic.

Answer 2

Installing on top of another operating system is not advisable,in fact your computer will be severely damaged - you can only attempt to do so if you are a professional.Having said that,the better way round is to have a dual operating system installed on your computer which you can navigate from time to time

Answer 3

Down load this program and identify all your hardware. Save the list. Now go to the company's website and download the latest drivers.
http://www.zhangduo.com/udi.htm...
Unknown Device Identifier 5.02

Answer 4

If you built it yourself you will know all the devices on board - contact manufacturers of each and download drivers for them.
As regards themes - least of your worries - all easily availiable online.