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Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by paper, 2003/05/23.

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  1. 2003/05/23
    paper

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    When I try to use the add hardware wizard. I get the error cannot run two device installations at the same time. Try again when first installation has finished.
    I know of nothing that is being installed and the system works OK.
    Is there any way I can find out what is apparently failing to instal properly and blocking the wizard.
    Thanks
     
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  2. 2003/05/23
    GaryMaton

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    First of, what are you trying to install?
     
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    PeteC

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    Look in Device Manager for any hardware problems.

    Are you sure that Windows is not trying to automatically install the device you are trying to install via the Wizard ?
     
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  5. 2003/05/23
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    Thanks for the responses.
    I always get the error even if I just select the wizard from sys properties hardware.
    Plug and play works but I have to finish installing drivers manualy.
    The only problem in device manager is with something under other devices/unknown device PCI standard ISA bridge this is cannot start code 10. Ihave tried unistal/reinstal no effect.
    I have disabled this for some time now with no effect on my system. This appears in sys devices as ISApnp read data port.
    Sorry this is so long
     
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  6. 2003/05/24
    PeteC

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    Length is not a problem - at least not on this board :) it's details we need to be able to help.

    Have you recently installed XP ?

    Does your m/b have a VIA chipset - it could be that you need to update the VIA 4 in 1 drivers for the chipset. Also for Intel chipsets, but the mention of ISA bridge sounds a bit like a basic Windows driver.

    One suggestion - check your bios settings and look for an update from your mobo's site.
     
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  7. 2003/05/25
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    Thank you PeteC
    Win XP came already installed 2 years ago.
    My M/B is an ASUS A7V266-E, VIA KT266A (n)
    VIA VT8233 (s), it has no ISA slots.
    I have checked the BIOS but I am not too sure what I am looking for but seems OK to me.
    I will check for VIA updates, Thanks again
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    I have tried new VIA update.
    My problem remains. No change at all.
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    A repeat of Gary's question - what hardware are you trying to install?
     
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  10. 2003/05/27
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    The last thing I installed was a Wacon tablet. It went OK o P&P but to make it work I had to install the drivers manually. This is generally the case.
    Even with nothing to instal if I select the wizard I get the message that another item is being installed try again when it is finished. It never finishes. Is there no way of identifing what is being installed?
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    PeteC

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    I have Wacom tablets on 2 pc's - the procedure you describe is normal - apart from the drivers there is the Control Panel applet to install.

    As to the Wizard question the only suggestion I have is a repair of XP - plenty of posts on that subject on the board.

    BTW - Have you looked on the Asus site for an updated BIOS?
     
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    paper

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    If I click on Add Hardware in the control panel I get the same message, only one device can be installed at the same time etc
    I have downloaded a BIOS update but I am a bit nervous of attempting it.
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    P.S. My PC came with XP installed and only the OEM disk.
    Do you think I repair XP with this disk?
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