The 4in1 drivers result in BIG probs @ Win startup

hello,
I own a kt7 (bios 3C), TB@1200MHz (fsb 200MHz), asus v7700 32 Mo + TV, western digital 40Go IDE and HITACHI GD7500 12/40x.
After installing the latest VIA 4in1 drivers, my PC often (80 %) reboots or Freezes on Windows startup.
What's the problem ?
I found that disabling the "Drivers 32 bits in protected mode" (system properties > the last tab > the 5th check box)
solves the problem, but it result that I no langer can use my DVD. So i installed the DOS drivers of my DVD, and then Windows detects my DVD drive the next boot, but some errors occur. this method is then useless.
Can you help me?
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NB: excuse my english speaking, but i am french )

Well, the only thing I can think of is: Specifically, which version of the 4n1 drivers did you install?

After that many updates, I'm not sure. Those 4n1 are quirky about overwriting/updating the older versions.

If you're not overclocking, I think you're going to have to put in a floppy and backup what you can off the drive. A Partition/Format/Install of Win98 is probably the best way to go here, as well as the fastest solution.

"I even learned by heart the win98 key code "

Wow. I did that once too. If you're installing 4.32 4n1 drivers right after installing windows, then there is something wrong elsewhere. Some motherboards just don't like certain devices. My motherboard hates Voodoo2 cards, and if I have one installed, it will lock the computer up.

It could be the drive is just bad.......

Alright, i have change my HHD instead of a older one and IT WORKED ! My PC never reboots or freezes again!
I think i will use an IBM instead of the WD.
I really don't know the HDD might cause such problems!
Thank you ejsmith for your help!!
bye bye ) , see you (perhaps) soon ;o)

i know its a little late, but avoid the 4.28 4in1 drivers. they are BAD NEWS.
im using the 4.32 ones now found at www.via.com
no problems on my a7v133.

and yes, i also have 2 IBM hard drives. they are really good to me.
one 40gig 60gxp & an old but extreemly reliable 16.8GP.

word of advice, try to avoid the 30 or 45 gig drives in the 75gxp line.
some people have had trouble with them.
instead try to get the newer 60GXP model.

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Hmmmm...I also have been facing some rather wierd problems like 2-3 secs lockups at irregular intervals. I guess I'll go reinstall my O/S as well as run the burn-in test from Sandra Sisoft.

Boy, I never knew the 4.28's caused this much trouble.

Sorry about that...I was thinking of the K7 boards with the AMD 750 chipsets. A7V's have VIA Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets.



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