home Edition Service pack 2 problem

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I'm having some problem with windows home edition SP2
When I go to the divive manager I can't see the list of the divices that I have...I can't updates drivers... the sound isn't Working I can't do anything somebody help me please.!!

 

[linney]

No Items Appear in the Device Manager List When You Open It

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;311504&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

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This thread has several suggestions that have worked for some.

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1051715405

Some general things to try.

See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Explorer.

Try Safe Mode (Do you have this problem in Safe Mode?).

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp