Hardware problems or driver problem?

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Got a Windows XP desktop with a ASUS EN210 Silent that I was aiming to do a clean install and use as a HTPC.

Thing is, everything is fine throughout installation. The bios displays properly along with the bios config. The installation of the OS goes without a hitch until I get to the desktop which also displays perfectly. The moment I install the graphics card drivers, things go pearshape. All the colors are messed up mix of red green and blue and the pointer is a square box of horizontal lines.

Any advice?

EDIT: and dxdiag shows direct3d acceleration unavailable
 
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Which drivers are you using? XP is likely no longer supported and strange things would probably happen with newer drivers.

I'd recommend ditching XP as it's a dumpster fire and use Windows 10 or a Linux based operating system.
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
I'd recommend ditching XP as it's a dumpster fire and use Windows 10 or a Linux based operating system.
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I guess you're right. A Linux installation would probably confirm if the card is borked or not. Then I may as well carry on using it.
 
Arksun said:
I guess you're right. A Linux installation would probably confirm if the card is borked or not. Then I may as well carry on using it.
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Why not windows 7?
I installed Windows 10 on my HTPC, Not the best decision i have made.
 
Arksun said:
Can't find it anywhere. Everywhere I go now only has Windows 10.
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You cant find a key or the software?

If you are looking for a key, check Ebay and make sure its a verified seller. You can pick one up there for relatively cheap. You can always download a legal ISO from Piratebay.

Rather download a ISO from Piratebay and install it, you should have 3 days before you need to activate, this will give you time to check if everything works before you buy a key on Ebay.
 
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