I'm seeing some machines with disabled IDE controllers. It's a simple fact that IDE is going the way of the floppy controller.
Why fix this? And if you just bought this, why is it your problem? (hint: WARRANTY TIME.)
Bob
i have recently bought an acer aspire 5740G
WITH windows 7 64 bit,
initially it was ok ...but now a days it shows under storage controllers that IDE controller device is not working and driver missing ..help me what should i do??
i have tried updating and everything but does nt work.
even i tried it with the driver dvd given by the manufacturer but does nt work. what should i do??
thanking you.

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