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hiro438

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    Unknown Device in Device Manager
    « on: February 10, 2009, 10:24:03 PM »
    Hey, i have a Compaq Presario V6126TU and when i look in device mamanger i have an unknown device listed, but all of my hardware appears to be working. i recently installed windows xp proffesional(did not upgrade to it), and was running windows xp home edition before. if i need to supply any other information, please ask for it.

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    Re: Unknown Device in Device Manager
    « Reply #1 on: February 10, 2009, 11:40:57 PM »
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    but all of my hardware appears to be working
    Then, don't worry about that device.

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    Re: Unknown Device in Device Manager
    « Reply #2 on: February 10, 2009, 11:43:18 PM »
    If things are working OK, just leave it alone.  :)

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      Re: Unknown Device in Device Manager
      « Reply #3 on: February 10, 2009, 11:44:24 PM »
      ok, will do. thanks. i was worried for a second there...

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        Re: Unknown Device in Device Manager
        « Reply #4 on: February 11, 2009, 08:14:03 AM »
        don't worry,if it work well









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        Re: Unknown Device in Device Manager
        « Reply #5 on: February 11, 2009, 08:56:50 AM »

        http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314464

        <<<<<"
        The main reason for Unknown Device to display in your Device Manager is because you have a device that is not working correctly. To fix this issue, obtain an updated driver for the device.

        Use the following methods to enable Windows to recognize your device.
        Method 1: Windows Update
        Visit the following Microsoft Web site to see whether the Web site autodetects an updated driver for your device. Install all recommended drivers.
        http://www.windowsupdate.com (http://www.windowsupdate.com)
        Method 2: Download and install the latest driver from the Internet
        When you download a driver from the Internet, download the Windows XP version of the driver when multiple Windows versions are listed. Use one of the following options:
        Visit the Web site of the computer manufacturer if the device came with the computer.
        Visit the Web site of the device manufacturer if the device was installed after you purchased your computer.
        Visit the Web site of the device manufacturer if the device was preinstalled on your computer and the computer manufacturer does not have an updated driver.
        Look for a Drivers section or a Download section on the manufacturer’s Web site, and search for the device name. Download and install the Windows XP version of the driver.

        ">>>>>

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        Re: Unknown Device in Device Manager
        « Reply #6 on: February 11, 2009, 06:20:28 PM »
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        all of my hardware appears to be working

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        Re: Unknown Device in Device Manager
        « Reply #7 on: March 05, 2009, 12:53:15 AM »
        Hello: :) :) :)

        It may be the ACPI driver. I guess  ;)

        ACPI\AWY0001\2&DABA3FF&0 appears as unknown device in HP/Compaq computers if you reinstall Windows. It was a known issue. Only licensed OEMs can pre-install Away mode. Away mode is not available for end-user installation or through Windows Update for computers. Another Wordaround: AMD Live or Intel quick resume has to be disabled in BIOS to disble ACPI\AWY0001

        But we need to know the Processor and Chipset before I can confirm. There are downloads available to solve this issue.  ;)

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