![]() I always ignored it, as it didn't seem to matter - everything I used (including web access via the docking station/DSL) seemed to work just fine. ![]() I had never actually tried using the modem after the W2K conversion, but had noted at boot time a 'found new hardware' that involved a PCI Simple Communications Controller, but that never could find a driver. I generally use the machine docked to its Advanced Port Replicator, which includes a 3Com ethernet adaptor, and access the web via a DSL line. It has an internal modem, which is (according to the FCC label on the machine), an Actiontec LF560ED1. ![]() I have a Latitude CPtS, originally loaded with NT but converted a long time ago to W2K. I have almost the same situation as the original post. If not, repeat the process (without re-inserting the device(es) you extracted before). If you ar not sure which PCI device causes the problem (some devices may even work quite well while still generating the error), shut down your PC, extract one of the PCI devices, boot up your PC and see if the problem goes away. If the manufacturer does not exist (not a so rare occurrence these days), search for the original device driver on the Internet. If you don't have the installation disk because you forgot where you put is, buy some medicine to improve your memory and contact the manufacturer of your device. If you don't have the installation disk because your device should not need one (PCI USB Hubs, for instance) and Windows does not show the right device, it could be because the device itself is too old or it is not compatible with your current OS.Ĭontact the manufacturer. ![]() In most cases, you have to go to Update Driver, ask Windows to show you a list of compatible devices and, if you have the installation disk for the device, click on 'Have Disk'. ![]() This 'driver' is shown by Windows as a way to tell its users that is has found a piece of PCI hardware to which it cannot relate from its list of pre-loaded devices. There is not such thing as a 'PCI Simple Communications Controller' driver. Inspiron 5558 working on Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate. PCI Simple Communications Controller Driver for Dell Inc. ![]()
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