You could have a virus or infection. Try downloading and installing MalwareBytes and run a Quick Scan. Go to www.google.com and in the search box type:
"Download cnet Malwarebytes" (without the quotes). Download and
install malwarebytes from the sites download.cnet/malwarebytes. When the
site opens up click on the Green Download button on the left. Do not
click the Red Download button, that's junk. When it finishes installing the Gui
Interface will open up with an offer to Accept a Trial Version or
Decline. CLICK DECLINE you want the totally free version. Run a
QUICK SCAN. As it scans, if it finds infections the number will be in
red. When it finishes scanning, click SHOW RESULTS. A notepad text
document will open up showing you the results. You can close the text
document and go back to the Gui Interface where you will click REMOVE SELECTED
RESULTS. The objects will already be selected for you. When it
finishes removing the objects click ok and it will sometimes reboot your
machine.
SOURCE: sata port 2 does not work
Remember always downwards compatible as a rule of thumb. You may not be able to connect a SATA 3 drive into a SATA 2 port.
Ports 2 and 3 are SATA 2.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps8300/en/sm/techov.htm#wp1268982
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SOURCE: Dell Studio XPS 435 Desktop Ethernet Driver Windows XP
frank it's many freeware driverprogram on the web.just pick one and scan your computer for updates it will tell you what you need.
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