Things are looking better as I've now isolated the updates for the 3 Conexant devices in Windows Update, Optional. If they work, even though I plan to disable the PCI modem, maybe I'll be without any yellow question marks for the first time!

I never found any HP drivers disc, but did try to use the CD I burned with the other Conexant driver package. The path I attempted to make to get the Found New Hardware installer to use the .exe file I placed on the Desktop did not work. But like I say, I have new hope now that the Updates Options downloads might solve the riddle once installed.

To be continued...

sbuxman