How to Change the IDE Controller Driver in Windows XP
The IDE controller driver allows your operating system to utilize hardware--such as hard drives and optical drives--attached to the IDE channel. Changing the IDE controller driver may be necessary if the old driver is outdated or is causing error messages within your system. Accomplishing this is a fairly easy task that can be completed through the use of the Windows XP Device Manager.
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Instructions
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Click on the "Start" button and open the "Control Panel."
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Select the option for the "Device Manager."
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Click on the small plus sign by the line "IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers."
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Double-click on the IDE Controller that you wish to alter.
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Select the "Driver" tab from the top menu.
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Click on the "Update Driver" button.
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Select the location of the updated driver from the menu that appears. For example, if the updated driver is on your desktop, select "Desktop" as the location to search.
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Click on the "Finish" or "Update Driver" button to complete the process.
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Restart your computer.
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