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How do one can obtain device drivers i.e. modem, sound, video, etc. when those device driver disks/CDs are missing. Is there a web site for these kind of issues? Thanks.

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by thechas

The best way to get drivers is to go to the web site of whomever manufactured the board / card.
If you know who, just search for them using your favorite search engine.

Your next option is the manufacture of the key IC, or "Chip" on the board. Since 90% of manufactures use the reference drivers, this is often your best route.

There is not a single site that has all drivers. Most of the driver sites have tools to help you identify the card and links to the manufactures web pages.

The best driver site in my opinion is www.windrivers.com
Unfortunately, this is now a pay site. So, you need to decide if it is worth the cost.

Other options to add to the list from DKlippert include;

www.driverguide.com
www.drivermuseum.com
www.modemhelp.org
www.motherboards.org

Chas

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