Computer keeps restarting while installing Audio Drivers?

Question

So i have an old computer an XP model, which recently got this fake internet security virus. So i did a i just wiped the system memory and started fresh with a new xp disc.

I installed Everest, which is a program that tells you what drivers you need in your system. i was able to install the Ethernet Controller no problem.

But when i try to install an Audio Adapter it just reboots, and when i turn off auto reboot when system failure it gives me a BSOD.

I tried to install it in Safe Mode , its able to finish the installation, but when its finished and requires me to reboot, it will not even load up to the start up menu, it just go straight to the BSOD right away.

the audio driver i download is for

Audio Adapter Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3]

I also installed Direct X, and tried to find DXDIAG but there is no where to be found, i tried to do a search, i tried RUN.

here is more info on my system.

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name XP_JACKED_GAME
User Name SYSTEM

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 3000 MHz (15 x 200)
Motherboard Name Hewlett-Packard HP dc5000 uT(PJ355UA)
Motherboard Chipset Intel Morgan Hill i865GV
System Memory 503 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Compaq (02/12/04)

Display:
Video Adapter Intel Extreme Graphics 2
3D Accelerator Intel Extreme Graphics 2

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 24DB
Disk Drive SAMSUNG YP-P2 USB Device (3 GB, USB)
Disk Drive ST380011A (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 76308 MB (74503 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse HID-compliant mouse
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet (192.168.2.5)

Peripherals:
USB1 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801EB ICH5 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [A-2/A-3]
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device


DMI

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[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor Hewlett-Packard
Version 786B0 v1.00
Release Date 02/12/2004
Size 512 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, ATAPI ZIP, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, ACPI, PnP
Expansion Capabilities PCI, AGP, USB

[ System ]

System Properties:
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Product HP dc5000 uT(PJ355UA)
Serial Number MXL5110J26
Universal Unique ID C16C975F-0498D911-BBDA79FD-18B60012
Wake-Up Type Power Switch

[ Motherboard ]

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Product 090Ch
Serial Number MXL5110J26

[ Chassis ]

Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Serial Number MXL5110J26
Asset Tag MXL5110J26
Chassis Type Tower
Boot-Up State Safe
Power Supply State Safe
Thermal State Safe

[ Processors / Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz ]

Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
Version Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
External Clock 800 MHz
Maximum Clock 3200 MHz
Current Clock 3000 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.5 V
Status Enabled
Socket Designation XU1 PROCESSOR

[ Caches / Internal L1 Cache ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 20 KB
Installed Size 20 KB
Supported SRAM Type Burst
Current SRAM Type Burst
Socket Designation Internal L1 Cache

[ Caches / Cache L2 ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 4096 KB
Installed Size 1024 KB
Supported SRAM Type Burst
Current SRAM Type Burst
Error Correction Single-bit ECC
Socket Designation Cache L2

[ Memory Devices / DIMM1 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 256 MB
Speed 4

Answer 1

If you can’t find the right Audio drivers manually I would recommend just getting a software program that can do it for you. There is a program I use which will find drivers for just about all hardware devices. The best part is it takes a snapshot of your system specifications and matches the right driver to go with it. Perform a free driver scan at:

http://www.best-driver-updater.com/drivers/sound-card-drivers-download.html

Also, you can get the driver from their official sites:

http://www.hp.com/

Answer 2

Yes it could be the power supply that is causing it to restart. If you have a spare computer around try replacing it and see if it works (might have to be more powerful tho). Don't open it up if you have a warranty on it tho! ( I'm guessing it does if its brand new) it will void it straight away. You'll be better off taking it back to where you brought it and get it fixed for free.

Answer 3

http://www.tanveersoft.com/free-smart-driver-updater/



There is a program I use which will find drivers for just about all hardware devices. The best part is it takes a snapshot of your system specifications and matches the right driver to go with it.