Anyone know why windows will only start if i delete "VIA Bus Master PCI IDE Controller"?

[fragarific]

Otherwise I can only enter safe mode. When in safe mode I can delete the controller and then it restarts in regular mode. But I have to do the stuff over again the next time I start the comp.

Please post any thoughts you have. I'm not expecting a single person to have all the answers, of course.

 

[BeauJangles]

Wrong forum....

 

[jfunk]

I would try installing the newest 4-in1.

If that doesn't work you can always delete the via drivers and force it to install with the generic ones.


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[fragarific]

It kept asking for a file that wasn't on the original install disk. I found one named the same on the web and it fixed about 5 problems at once. :Q

 

[Lorne]

Had same problem, we switched on DMA in devices and it all went to hell and could not get that disabled, Had to turn all DMA off in the bios to make it work. Its a thought to try.

 

[benjamat]

I have a kt266A system and had numerous problems including yours, fixed them all in the end by deleting all via drivers and letting XP install the native XP drivers, system runs perfectly now.

 

[Insidious]

Yep, Yep, Yep!

Native drivers (XP) working great here too.

(I did upgrade the HPT370 (Raid) drivers, but it probably wasn't necessary.... didn't see any operational changes afterwards)