Need help with VIA Driver Updates

[poseidon44]

OS: Win XP (sp3)
PC: Compaq Presario 6430NX

Hi. Driver Agent is telling me that the following drivers need to be updated. I need help locating the correct drivers to download. I'm a "newbie" when it comes to this sort of things and I would appreciate any assistance with this matter. Thank you.

-VIA Bus Master Ultra ATA Controller (current driver version: 5.1.2600.121)

-VIA CPU to AGP Controller (current driver version: 5.0.0.2410)

-VIA Standard PCI to ISA Bridge (current driver version: 5.1.0.170)

-VIA Standard CPU to PCI Bridge (current driver version: 5.1.0.170)

[Mr. Chris]

First off, these programs that look at your PC for out dated drivers are basically correct, BUT, many times there are no more current drivers available for your PC. With that being said, here is the latest VIA Hyperion chipset driver that I recommend using: the 5.17 drivers, you can find them here: VIA Arena - Display Drivers you will have to scroll down the page until you see the 5.17a's.

Please note: most of these drivers will NOT be any newer than the ones you already have installed.

When you download the VIA Hyperion driver file (I usually just download it to my Desktop for convenience), you will have to un-Zip it, then run the Installer. It will only update the drivers that are new.

Now, a question: why are you updating these drivers? If it's just because Driver Agent says they are out of date, and you are not having any issues with your PC, I highly recommend NOT changing anything!!!!!!!!! There is always a chance you will create more issues. Chris.

[poseidon44]

Thanks for the insight Chris. Taking your advice, I will not mess with what's working.