Bobby, before you call people a idiot take a chill pill.

It's reasonable to read the post as
1. I have a problem,
2. I then reinstalled Windows,
3. What can I do so that #1 does not reoccur?

I too could be an idiot but ...


"NoNoBadDog!" <no_@spam_verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "TIP" <TIP@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>> When I try to open the TV turner (ATI 9000 pro all-in-wonder) the
>> computer
>> reboots.
>> AMD 2200+ 1.8
>> XP home
>> SP2
>> .net
>> Latest ATI catalist
>>
>> I just did a fresh install of the OS and havent installed the ATI control
>> panel or drivers yet. To date ATI support has not yeilded any good
>> results.
>> Any Ideas, thanks in advance
>
> You state you have not installed the ATI drivers.
>
> You have answered your own question.
>
> ATI drivers are in 3 parts; the video drivers, the Control Panel, and the
> Multimedia Center Drivers.
>
> You *MUST* install the drivers for all the functions of the card to work.
> You *MUST* follow the instructions on the ATI website about having SP2,
> .NET Framework, and MDAC/DAO installed **BEFORE* installing the drivers.
>
> What were you honestly expecting the card to do...operate without proper
> drivers????
>
> Bobby
>
>