drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine...

amberkalvin · 08-16-2007, 04:25 AM

hey all, i've recently "upgraded" to xp from vista, i have all my drivers just fine, there are only 3 that i couldn't find or get a hold of. any help would be much appreciated!!!

the computer model is a SR2170NX Compaq Presario Desktop (i know that you can find the specs at the hp website)
originally ran windows vista now running XP
3.0 Ghz processor
1GB ram
I also have a GeForce FX5200 videocard and i don't know if it is operating correctly or if it was installed right b/c i just don't think it performs the way it should... kinda laggy sometimes, not quite sure what the problem is. I have ordered another GB of ram, but it hasn't come in the mail yet.

the 3 missing drivers are:
PCI Simple Communications Controller
SM Bus Controller
Video Controller (VGA Compatible)

and believe me i know the saying "if it aint broke, don't fix it" but i was just wondering how important these things are?? i mean i have sound video and network so i dunno.....
Thank you in advance!!!!

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 08-16-2007, 04:55 AM

Hi,

go here http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...340210&lang=en if the downloads arnt there they you do not need them.

Message back if there is anything else.

Jay

amberkalvin · 08-16-2007, 05:03 AM

ok, i appreciate that, but those are all vista drivers, not xp.... so therefore they wouldnt be usable on xp. but i guess i'll just stick to the motto.... nothing to fix right?

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 08-16-2007, 05:26 AM

oh sorry i read it wrong,

if you go on the hp site and chat to a tech online, they will tell you. you need to know the nforce driver from nvidia, make sure that you ask them and they will tell you.

make a note of it just in case

amberkalvin · 08-16-2007, 05:28 AM

ok sweet, thanks much, you guys make it so easy! lol, ttyl until next time

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 08-16-2007, 01:12 PM

its only because mine a compaq and i needed the drivers for xp as well

DarkstKnight152 · 09-05-2007, 06:55 AM

Hey,

I have the same problem with the same computer. My computer actually won't even boot up in Vista and asks me to reinstall Vista. However, I am not a big fan of Vista and want to load XP.

I am looking for any and all drivers I'll need for that. It seems amberkalvin has all the drivers needed for a SR2170NX "downgrade" to XP.

Amber, would you be willing to share them or at least point me in the direction where I could get them? I would be in great debt to you if you would be so helpful. Thanks in advance.

amberkalvin · 09-07-2007, 04:25 PM

hey man, lol i'm actually Kalvin, my wife's name is Amber, but yes i do have all of the drivers, and if you want i could send them to you via yahoo or something in a self extracting .exe file. that is the best way i figure considering i'm in iraq and t he internet connection is just slow as crap. it would take days to upload it. it won't be too bad to send it that way so hit me back with your yahoo and i'll see what i can do then again my hours will be all messed up considering i'm 8 hours ahead, but just let me know what you think or what, later

videodred · 08-05-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amberkalvin

hey man, lol i'm actually Kalvin, my wife's name is Amber, but yes i do have all of the drivers, and if you want i could send them to you via yahoo or something in a self extracting .exe file. that is the best way i figure considering i'm in iraq and t he internet connection is just slow as crap. it would take days to upload it. it won't be too bad to send it that way so hit me back with your yahoo and i'll see what i can do then again my hours will be all messed up considering i'm 8 hours ahead, but just let me know what you think or what, later

I am also interested in getting the drivers for the SR2170NX... is there anyway you can post them for me too? rapidshare or something like that.

videodred

amberkalvin · 09-03-2008, 02:40 PM

did you guys ever find the stuff you needed?? i'm sorry it took me so long to reply, let me know if you did or didnt, i will see about putting them up somewhere or sending them to one of you.

Kalvin

pirena21 · 09-25-2008, 01:31 AM

hi guys..

i also have compaq presario SR2170NX desktop running in vista, but i want to switch to windows xp? i also need the drivers, how can i have them?

thanks in advance..

amberkalvin · 09-27-2008, 07:30 PM

hey i have them all, i also have drivermagician, if you have some way i could send them to you then i could give you instructions on how to install them. do you have yahoo or anything? i could try to email it to you as a zip file, its about 42MB so i dunno.

Kalvin

CompaqOwnerIndy · 01-08-2009, 04:41 PM

can you send them to me to my yahoo email? i need the same 3

SM Bus Controller Driver
PCI Simple Communications Driver

i actually found the VGA Controller Driver :)

**BCCOMP** · 01-09-2009, 04:15 PM

The system specs for this board (SR2170NX)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3340210

And

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3340210

For the graphics and SM Bus controller you need to install the Chipset driver:
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_ca.../integrated-xp

If the catalyst does not install download the South Bridge driver and display driver seperately. Install through the device manager:
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_ca...ntegratedip-xp

Try this driver for your modem (PCI simple communications Driver)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN

Hope this helps.
Bill

amberkalvin · 01-19-2009, 10:26 PM

i actually have moved, sad to say and all i have now i dial up so i'm kinda impaired when it comes to uploading files now. did you find everything you needed?

cabecass · 08-14-2009, 05:59 AM

I have a compaq presario sr2170nx and am having trouble with Vista and would like to try XP instead. Can someone who has successfully done this provide me with some useful info please?

Riskyone101 · 08-14-2009, 07:12 AM

Hello and Welcome to TSF cabecass,

@cabecass - You need to start your own thread.

Is the drivers solved amberkalvin??? if so, then you can mark thread solved under thread tools tab near top of this page, ty.

08-16-2007, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
amberkalvin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 29 OS: XP SP2	drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... hey all, i've recently "upgraded" to xp from vista, i have all my drivers just fine, there are only 3 that i couldn't find or get a hold of. any help would be much appreciated!!! the computer model is a SR2170NX Compaq Presario Desktop (i know that you can find the specs at the hp website) originally ran windows vista now running XP 3.0 Ghz processor 1GB ram I also have a GeForce FX5200 videocard and i don't know if it is operating correctly or if it was installed right b/c i just don't think it performs the way it should... kinda laggy sometimes, not quite sure what the problem is. I have ordered another GB of ram, but it hasn't come in the mail yet. the 3 missing drivers are: PCI Simple Communications Controller SM Bus Controller Video Controller (VGA Compatible) and believe me i know the saying "if it aint broke, don't fix it" but i was just wondering how important these things are?? i mean i have sound video and network so i dunno..... Thank you in advance!!!!

08-16-2007, 04:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
~~Jaymie1989~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tech Support Forum, Online - Otherwise Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 2,186 OS: Dual Booting - Windows XP Home Edition SP2 & Vista Home Premium My System	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... Hi, go here http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...340210&lang=en if the downloads arnt there they you do not need them. Message back if there is anything else. Jay

08-16-2007, 05:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
amberkalvin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 29 OS: XP SP2	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... ok, i appreciate that, but those are all vista drivers, not xp.... so therefore they wouldnt be usable on xp. but i guess i'll just stick to the motto.... nothing to fix right?

08-16-2007, 05:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~Jaymie1989~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tech Support Forum, Online - Otherwise Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 2,186 OS: Dual Booting - Windows XP Home Edition SP2 & Vista Home Premium My System	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... oh sorry i read it wrong, if you go on the hp site and chat to a tech online, they will tell you. you need to know the nforce driver from nvidia, make sure that you ask them and they will tell you. make a note of it just in case

08-16-2007, 05:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
amberkalvin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 29 OS: XP SP2	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... ok sweet, thanks much, you guys make it so easy! lol, ttyl until next time

08-16-2007, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~Jaymie1989~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tech Support Forum, Online - Otherwise Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 2,186 OS: Dual Booting - Windows XP Home Edition SP2 & Vista Home Premium My System	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... its only because mine a compaq and i needed the drivers for xp as well

09-05-2007, 06:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
DarkstKnight152 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... Hey, I have the same problem with the same computer. My computer actually won't even boot up in Vista and asks me to reinstall Vista. However, I am not a big fan of Vista and want to load XP. I am looking for any and all drivers I'll need for that. It seems amberkalvin has all the drivers needed for a SR2170NX "downgrade" to XP. Amber, would you be willing to share them or at least point me in the direction where I could get them? I would be in great debt to you if you would be so helpful. Thanks in advance.

09-07-2007, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
amberkalvin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 29 OS: XP SP2	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... hey man, lol i'm actually Kalvin, my wife's name is Amber, but yes i do have all of the drivers, and if you want i could send them to you via yahoo or something in a self extracting .exe file. that is the best way i figure considering i'm in iraq and t he internet connection is just slow as crap. it would take days to upload it. it won't be too bad to send it that way so hit me back with your yahoo and i'll see what i can do then again my hours will be all messed up considering i'm 8 hours ahead, but just let me know what you think or what, later

09-03-2008, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
amberkalvin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 29 OS: XP SP2	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... did you guys ever find the stuff you needed?? i'm sorry it took me so long to reply, let me know if you did or didnt, i will see about putting them up somewhere or sending them to one of you. Kalvin

09-25-2008, 01:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
pirena21 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 OS: windows xp sp2	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... hi guys.. i also have compaq presario SR2170NX desktop running in vista, but i want to switch to windows xp? i also need the drivers, how can i have them? thanks in advance..

09-27-2008, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
amberkalvin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 29 OS: XP SP2	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... hey i have them all, i also have drivermagician, if you have some way i could send them to you then i could give you instructions on how to install them. do you have yahoo or anything? i could try to email it to you as a zip file, its about 42MB so i dunno. Kalvin Last edited by amberkalvin; 09-27-2008 at 07:33 PM.

01-08-2009, 04:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
CompaqOwnerIndy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Windows XP	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... can you send them to me to my yahoo email? i need the same 3 SM Bus Controller Driver PCI Simple Communications Driver i actually found the VGA Controller Driver :)

01-09-2009, 04:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,104 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... The system specs for this board (SR2170NX) http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3340210 And http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3340210 For the graphics and SM Bus controller you need to install the Chipset driver: http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_ca.../integrated-xp If the catalyst does not install download the South Bridge driver and display driver seperately. Install through the device manager: http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_ca...ntegratedip-xp Try this driver for your modem (PCI simple communications Driver) http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN Hope this helps. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

01-19-2009, 10:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
amberkalvin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 29 OS: XP SP2	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... i actually have moved, sad to say and all i have now i dial up so i'm kinda impaired when it comes to uploading files now. did you find everything you needed?

08-14-2009, 05:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
cabecass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... I have a compaq presario sr2170nx and am having trouble with Vista and would like to try XP instead. Can someone who has successfully done this provide me with some useful info please?

08-14-2009, 07:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,791 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: drivers for xp on a OEM vista machine... Hello and Welcome to TSF cabecass, @cabecass - You need to start your own thread. Is the drivers solved amberkalvin??? if so, then you can mark thread solved under thread tools tab near top of this page, ty. __________________