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**BCCOMP** · 06-07-2008, 12:48 AM

GUIDELINES

Please read the following:
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I have compiled a list of drivers for the Compaq Presario/HP F700/G6000,DV6900/DV6700/x7xx and DV9800 series laptops with an AMD Processor ONLY. These drivers have been used "Successfully" to downgrade these laptops from Vista to XP.

I must warn you. This is for informational purpose only. TSF will not be held liable for any problems that may result in using the following procedures. These procedures may also result in voiding any warranty you may have with HP, Compaq or its affiliates.

I would highly recommend that you make a backup of your Vista OS.

BACKUP ANY DATA YOU WISH TO SAVE!

Imaging the drive (Vista OS) will allow you to return to Vista easily. This program is free and is easy to use.
Drive Image:
http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm

You may wish to run EVEREST or PC Wizard to determine the Hardware installed on your laptop prior to installing these drivers. A link to these programs is located under my signature.

You will need a zip program to extract many of these drivers to a folder.
I prefer WIN.RAR here:
http://www.download.com/WinRAR/3000-...-10007677.html

I would also recommend you BURN these drivers to CD for a backup.

I have also included instructions as to how these drivers should be installed. Do not skip around to try and install these drivers. They must be installed in the order given. If you run into a problem STOP and post it to a thread.

Install XP (XP SP2 recomended) to your laptop and select your series!

COMPAQ PRESARIO F700 AND G6000 SERIES WITH A AMD PROCESSOR (ONLY) XP DRIVERS

Please follow farther down the thread to select your exact series

CHIPSET:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_...nxp_16.08.html

DO NOT RUN THE SOFTWARE (SETUP EXE FILE). Instead, download the file and extract the files to a folder. Manually install the SM BUS controller (SM Bus Folder) and the Coprocessor (SMU Folder) through the device manager. DO NOT install the LAN driver. Results will be a BSOD.

Download and install, then REBOOT.

VIDEO:
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRA...Go-15655.shtml
Download and install, then REBOOT.

LAN:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_...p2k_14.10.html

DO NOT RUN THE SOFTWARE (SETUP EXE FILE). Instead, download the file and extract the files to a folder. Manually install the LAN Driver through the device manager.

You should beable to get ON-LINEvia your LAN connection. DO a full MS Update. You will need XP SP2. DO NOTinstall SP3 until ALL your drivers are installed and running correctly.

You will also need:

Net. Framework 2.0. This can be downloaded here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
Install and REBOOT.

Once this is done you may proceed:

ATHEROS WLAN:
http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?a...007EG&system=1
Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT.
or
BROADCOM WLAN:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...s&lc=en&dlc=en
Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT.
The Broadcom Wlan is untested as most of these laptops have the Atheros Wlan.

MS UAA:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3180330&dlc=en
Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT.

AUDIO:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4

Extract Files to a folder. Run the installer. If it errors upon installation use device Manager.
From Device Manager, right click "Audio Device on HD".
Choose Update driver.
Check no to connect.
Install from a list or specific location.
Don't search I will choose the driver to install.
In the list of common hardware types, scroll down and select Sound, Video, and Game controllers.
Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".
Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".
Ignore XP when it complains.
REBOOT.

MODEM:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3180330&dlc=en

Extract Files to a folder. Manually install the modem driver through the device manager (Similar to the AUDIO Driver)and REBOOT

The following drivers maybe installed in any order:

CARD READER:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN
Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT.

QUICK LAUNCH BUTTONS:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN
Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT.

WEB CAM:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN

Extract the file to a folder. Manually install the web cam driver through the device manager, then REBOOT.

This link provides additional XP drivers that HP has posted: (Input your exact model number):
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

Select your particular model for HP XP recommended drivers.

Service Manual Compaq F700 and HP G6000 Series:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01295900.pdf

********************************************************

HP DV6900/DV6700/x7xx SERIES LAPTOPS WITH A AMD PROCESSOR (ONLY) XP DRIVERS

Please follow the Guidelines posted at the top of the thread.

Chipset Driver:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_...p2k_14.10.html
ONLY install the drivers. DO NOT install Media Shield
REBOOT

Video Driver:
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRA...Go-15655.shtml
Install and REBOOT

If it does not install using the exe file then do a manual install through the device manager as follows:
Extract Files to a folder. Run the installer. If it errors upon installation use the device Manager.
From Device Manager, right click "VIDEO CONTROLLER (VGA COMPATIBLE)".
Choose Update driver.
Check no to connect.
Install from a list or specific location.
Don't search I will choose the driver to install.
In the list of common hardware types, scroll down and select Sound, Video, and Game controllers.
Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".
Next...browse to the Extracted folder you made
See if windows will pick up the driver.

You should beable to get ON-LINE via your LAN connection. Do a full MS Update. You will need XP SP2. DO NOT install SP3 until ALL your drivers are installed and running correctly.

You will also need:

NET Framework 2.0:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
Install and REBOOT

Windows Installer 3.1: Should have been done when you did MS Update, but here it is just incase.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
Install and REBOOT

Once this is done you may proceed:

Wireless Lan:

Atheros:
http://www.mediafire.com/?cfdzj3eaizt
or
http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?a...006EG&system=1
(The above is a newer version)
Install Driver Only and REBOOT
or
Broadcom:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN
Install and REBOOT
or
Intel:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...tem=ob-59458-1
Install and REBOOT

UAA Driver: Must be installed before your Audio driver.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049
or
http://www.mediafire.com/?4ben9zlesng
Install and REBOOT

Audio:
http://www.mediafire.com/?lgiwcooxdkk

Extract Files to a folder. Run the installer. If it errors upon installation use device Manager.
From Device Manager, right click "Audio Device on HD".
Choose Update driver.
Check no to connect.
Install from a list or specific location.
Don't search I will choose the driver to install.
In the list of common hardware types, scroll down and select Sound, Video, and Game controllers.
Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".
Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".
Ignore XP when it complains.
REBOOT.

MODEM:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3180330&dlc=en
or
http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4

Extract Files to a folder. Manually install the modem driver through the device manager (Similar to the AUDIO Driver).
Install and REBOOT

AMD Processor Update:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049
Install and REBOOT

Card Reader:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN

Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT.

This link provides additional XP drivers that HP has posted: (Input your exact model number):
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

Select your particular model for HP XP recommended drivers.

1394 Controller: This is Only if you have an error in the Device Manager that shows OHCI COMPLIANT IEEE 1394 HOST CONTROLLER.
This is not a driver issue it is a XP/BIOS incompatibility issue.
Most people have resolved this issue by DOWNGRADING the Bios to F.28:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...740559&lang=en
If you choose this option you do at your own RISK!

Service Manual:Based on a DV6915NR Laptop
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01295877.pdf

********************************************************

HP DV9800 SERIES LAPTOPS WITH AN AMD PROCESSOR (ONLY) XP DRIVERS

Please follow the Guidelines posted at the top of the thread.

Chipset driver: Install and REBOOT. If XP complains extract the file to a folder and install the SM Bus Controller and Ethernet Controller through the Device Manager.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_...p2k_14.10.html

Video Driver: Install and REBOOT.
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRA...Go-15655.shtml

You should beable to get ON-LINE via your LAN connection. DO a full MS Update. You will need XP SP2. DO NOTinstall SP3 until ALL your drivers are installed and running correctly.

You will also need:

Net. Framework 2.0. This can be downloaded here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
Install and REBOOT.

Once this is done you may proceed:

Wireless Lan: Extract the file to a folder and install the Driver only and REBOOT

Atheros:
http://www.mediafire.com/?cfdzj3eaizt
or
http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?a...006EG&system=1
(The above is a newer version)

Broadcom:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...reg_R1002_USEN

UAA Driver: Install and REBOOT
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049

Audio Driver:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4

Extract Files to a folder. Run the installer. If it errors upon installation use device Manager.
From Device Manager, right click "Audio Device on HD".
Choose Update driver.
Check no to connect.
Install from a list or specific location.
Don't search I will choose the driver to install.
In the list of common hardware types, scroll down and select Sound, Video, and Game controllers.
Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".
Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".
Ignore XP when it complains.REBOOT

Modem:Install and REBOOT
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3180330&dlc=en

AMD Processor Update: Install and REBOOT
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049

The following drivers can be installed in the usual manner.
Depending on model accessories

Some of these Drivers may also work on other models

Win DVD: Install before the Quick Launch Buttons and REBOOT
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...5&mode=4&idx=1

Quick Launch Buttons:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3759598

Card Reader Driver:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049

Touch Pad Driver:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049

Webcam:
1.3 MegaPixel (MP)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049
or
HP Webcam:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049

Blue Tooth:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...s&lc=en&dlc=en

Bioscrypt Verisoft Manager (for finger print reader):
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN

Finger Print Driver:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...s=2093&lang=en

This link provides additional XP drivers that HP has posted: (Input your exact model number):
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

Select your particular model for HP XP recommended drivers.

Service Manual:Based on a DV9800CTO Laptop
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01295898.pdf

Hopefully when you are done, you will not have any errors in the device manager. If you have issues with the installation, please PM me for further instructions. I wish not to turn this into a thread. It is for informational purpose only.

I wish to thank BROW96 and ERLISE for their help and input through the various threads that they assisted me with.
I would also like to thank Linderman, Eneles, Mattlock, Triggerfinger and Dai for their input and making this POST possible.

GOOD LUCK!
Bill

Quick links:

laptop nvidia m drivers
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers

UAA (KB88811) Driver:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-65456
or
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888111/en-us
or
http://geekswithblogs.net/lorint/arc.../11/81540.aspx

Known Vista to XP downgrade Links:

Sony Vaio:
Sony Vaio VGN-N2, VGN-N3 Series Windows XP Downgrade:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/dow...subpage=detail
or
http://www.css.ap.sony.com/vaio/Vist...odel=VGN-N27GH

Manufactures Quick Links (Support/Drivers):

HP
http://welcome.hp-ww.com/country/us/en/support.html

ESUPPORT
http://esupport.sony.com/perl/select-system.pl

ACER
http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/index.html

TOSHIBA
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...su_sc_home.jsp
or
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...dItemList.jsp?

GATEWAY
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp

IBM LENOVO
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si....do?country=us

DELL
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx

06-07-2008, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,062 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Vista to XP Downgrade Compaq/ HP F700/G6000/DV6900/DV6700/DVx7xx/DV9800 Series Laptop GUIDELINES Please read the following: . I have compiled a list of drivers for the Compaq Presario/HP F700/G6000,DV6900/DV6700/x7xx and DV9800 series laptops with an AMD Processor ONLY. These drivers have been used "Successfully" to downgrade these laptops from Vista to XP. I must warn you. This is for informational purpose only. TSF will not be held liable for any problems that may result in using the following procedures. These procedures may also result in voiding any warranty you may have with HP, Compaq or its affiliates. I would highly recommend that you make a backup of your Vista OS. BACKUP ANY DATA YOU WISH TO SAVE! Imaging the drive (Vista OS) will allow you to return to Vista easily. This program is free and is easy to use. Drive Image: http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm You may wish to run EVEREST or PC Wizard to determine the Hardware installed on your laptop prior to installing these drivers. A link to these programs is located under my signature. You will need a zip program to extract many of these drivers to a folder. I prefer WIN.RAR here: http://www.download.com/WinRAR/3000-...-10007677.html I would also recommend you BURN these drivers to CD for a backup. I have also included instructions as to how these drivers should be installed. Do not skip around to try and install these drivers. They must be installed in the order given. If you run into a problem STOP and post it to a thread. Install XP (XP SP2 recomended) to your laptop and select your series! COMPAQ PRESARIO F700 AND G6000 SERIES WITH A AMD PROCESSOR (ONLY) XP DRIVERS Please follow farther down the thread to select your exact series CHIPSET: http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_...nxp_16.08.html DO NOT RUN THE SOFTWARE (SETUP EXE FILE). Instead, download the file and extract the files to a folder. Manually install the SM BUS controller (SM Bus Folder) and the Coprocessor (SMU Folder) through the device manager. DO NOT install the LAN driver. Results will be a BSOD. Download and install, then REBOOT. VIDEO: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRA...Go-15655.shtml Download and install, then REBOOT. LAN: http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_...p2k_14.10.html DO NOT RUN THE SOFTWARE (SETUP EXE FILE). Instead, download the file and extract the files to a folder. Manually install the LAN Driver through the device manager. You should beable to get ON-LINEvia your LAN connection. DO a full MS Update. You will need XP SP2. DO NOTinstall SP3 until ALL your drivers are installed and running correctly. You will also need: Net. Framework 2.0. This can be downloaded here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Install and REBOOT. Once this is done you may proceed: ATHEROS WLAN: http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?a...007EG&system=1 Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT. or BROADCOM WLAN: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...s&lc=en&dlc=en Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT. The Broadcom Wlan is untested as most of these laptops have the Atheros Wlan. MS UAA: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3180330&dlc=en Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT. AUDIO: http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4 Extract Files to a folder. Run the installer. If it errors upon installation use device Manager. From Device Manager, right click "Audio Device on HD". Choose Update driver. Check no to connect. Install from a list or specific location. Don't search I will choose the driver to install. In the list of common hardware types, scroll down and select Sound, Video, and Game controllers. Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk". Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf". Ignore XP when it complains. REBOOT. MODEM: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3180330&dlc=en Extract Files to a folder. Manually install the modem driver through the device manager (Similar to the AUDIO Driver)and REBOOT The following drivers maybe installed in any order: CARD READER: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT. QUICK LAUNCH BUTTONS: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT. WEB CAM: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN Extract the file to a folder. Manually install the web cam driver through the device manager, then REBOOT. This link provides additional XP drivers that HP has posted: (Input your exact model number): http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html Select your particular model for HP XP recommended drivers. Service Manual Compaq F700 and HP G6000 Series: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01295900.pdf ****************************************************** HP DV6900/DV6700/x7xx SERIES LAPTOPS WITH A AMD PROCESSOR (ONLY) XP DRIVERS Please follow the Guidelines posted at the top of the thread. Chipset Driver: http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_...p2k_14.10.html ONLY install the drivers. DO NOT install Media Shield REBOOT Video Driver: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRA...Go-15655.shtml Install and REBOOT If it does not install using the exe file then do a manual install through the device manager as follows: Extract Files to a folder. Run the installer. If it errors upon installation use the device Manager. From Device Manager, right click "VIDEO CONTROLLER (VGA COMPATIBLE)". Choose Update driver. Check no to connect. Install from a list or specific location. Don't search I will choose the driver to install. In the list of common hardware types, scroll down and select Sound, Video, and Game controllers. Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk". Next...browse to the Extracted folder you made See if windows will pick up the driver. You should beable to get ON-LINE via your LAN connection. Do a full MS Update. You will need XP SP2. DO NOT install SP3 until ALL your drivers are installed and running correctly. You will also need: NET Framework 2.0: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Install and REBOOT Windows Installer 3.1: Should have been done when you did MS Update, but here it is just incase. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Install and REBOOT Once this is done you may proceed: Wireless Lan: Atheros: http://www.mediafire.com/?cfdzj3eaizt or http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?a...006EG&system=1 (The above is a newer version) Install Driver Only and REBOOT or Broadcom: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN Install and REBOOT or Intel: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...tem=ob-59458-1 Install and REBOOT UAA Driver: Must be installed before your Audio driver. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049 or http://www.mediafire.com/?4ben9zlesng Install and REBOOT Audio: http://www.mediafire.com/?lgiwcooxdkk Extract Files to a folder. Run the installer. If it errors upon installation use device Manager. From Device Manager, right click "Audio Device on HD". Choose Update driver. Check no to connect. Install from a list or specific location. Don't search I will choose the driver to install. In the list of common hardware types, scroll down and select Sound, Video, and Game controllers. Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk". Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf". Ignore XP when it complains. REBOOT. MODEM: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3180330&dlc=en or http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4 Extract Files to a folder. Manually install the modem driver through the device manager (Similar to the AUDIO Driver). Install and REBOOT AMD Processor Update: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049 Install and REBOOT Card Reader: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN Download and run SETUP EXE., then REBOOT. This link provides additional XP drivers that HP has posted: (Input your exact model number): http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html Select your particular model for HP XP recommended drivers. 1394 Controller: This is Only if you have an error in the Device Manager that shows OHCI COMPLIANT IEEE 1394 HOST CONTROLLER. This is not a driver issue it is a XP/BIOS incompatibility issue. Most people have resolved this issue by DOWNGRADING the Bios to F.28: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...740559&lang=en If you choose this option you do at your own RISK! Service Manual:Based on a DV6915NR Laptop http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01295877.pdf **************************************************** HP DV9800 SERIES LAPTOPS WITH AN AMD PROCESSOR (ONLY) XP DRIVERS Please follow the Guidelines posted at the top of the thread. Chipset driver: Install and REBOOT. If XP complains extract the file to a folder and install the SM Bus Controller and Ethernet Controller through the Device Manager. http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_...p2k_14.10.html Video Driver: Install and REBOOT. http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRA...Go-15655.shtml You should beable to get ON-LINE via your LAN connection. DO a full MS Update. You will need XP SP2. DO NOTinstall SP3 until ALL your drivers are installed and running correctly. You will also need: Net. Framework 2.0. This can be downloaded here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Install and REBOOT. Once this is done you may proceed: Wireless Lan: Extract the file to a folder and install the Driver only and REBOOT Atheros: http://www.mediafire.com/?cfdzj3eaizt or http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?a...006EG&system=1 (The above is a newer version) Broadcom: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...reg_R1002_USEN UAA Driver: Install and REBOOT http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049 Audio Driver: http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4 Extract Files to a folder. Run the installer. If it errors upon installation use device Manager. From Device Manager, right click "Audio Device on HD". Choose Update driver. Check no to connect. Install from a list or specific location. Don't search I will choose the driver to install. In the list of common hardware types, scroll down and select Sound, Video, and Game controllers. Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk". Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf". Ignore XP when it complains.REBOOT Modem:Install and REBOOT http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...3180330&dlc=en AMD Processor Update: Install and REBOOT http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049 The following drivers can be installed in the usual manner. Depending on model accessories Some of these Drivers may also work on other models Win DVD: Install before the Quick Launch Buttons and REBOOT http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...5&mode=4&idx=1 Quick Launch Buttons: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3759598 Card Reader Driver: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049 Touch Pad Driver: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049 Webcam: 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049 or HP Webcam: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...roduct=3224049 Blue Tooth: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...s&lc=en&dlc=en Bioscrypt Verisoft Manager (for finger print reader): http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN Finger Print Driver: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...s=2093&lang=en This link provides additional XP drivers that HP has posted: (Input your exact model number): http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html Select your particular model for HP XP recommended drivers. Service Manual:Based on a DV9800CTO Laptop http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01295898.pdf Hopefully when you are done, you will not have any errors in the device manager. If you have issues with the installation, please PM me for further instructions. I wish not to turn this into a thread. It is for informational purpose only. I wish to thank BROW96 and ERLISE for their help and input through the various threads that they assisted me with. I would also like to thank Linderman, Eneles, Mattlock, Triggerfinger and Dai for their input and making this POST possible. GOOD LUCK! Bill Quick links: laptop nvidia m drivers http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers UAA (KB88811) Driver: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-65456 or http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888111/en-us or http://geekswithblogs.net/lorint/arc.../11/81540.aspx Known Vista to XP downgrade Links: Sony Vaio: Sony Vaio VGN-N2, VGN-N3 Series Windows XP Downgrade: http://www.sony-asia.com/support/dow...subpage=detail or http://www.css.ap.sony.com/vaio/Vist...odel=VGN-N27GH Manufactures Quick Links (Support/Drivers): HP http://welcome.hp-ww.com/country/us/en/support.html ESUPPORT http://esupport.sony.com/perl/select-system.pl ACER http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/index.html TOSHIBA http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...su_sc_home.jsp or http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...dItemList.jsp? GATEWAY http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp IBM LENOVO http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si....do?country=us DELL http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan** Last edited by BCCOMP; 05-13-2009 at 07:26 AM.