If there are problems using this driver please leave your comments and i will try to find solution for it. For your information most of compaq CQ build for Vista not for XP. Here we just do it base on the specs and try and error, if this driver work you are welcome to post your comments, your feedback will help other users, if the link for download didn't work, copy and paste the link at your browser, if there are broken links inform by leaving your comments
Intel Chipset,(install and reboot before other drivers):
http://tinyurl.com/54r6dt
if you have Nvidia video graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 9200
Nvidia ForceWare X 177.98 for Windows XP/2K 32bit, here:
http://tinyurl.com/6dz435
3-step process to install:
1. Download driver, double click and select extract,
2. Download modded INF and replace original INF in extracted folder,
3. Install & reboot.
or you may try other versions, joint their forum for further details
MS-UAA (required with a reboot before intel Video and Audio driver)
here:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33867.exe
if you have intel graphics
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics
http://tinyurl.com/48lunj
Conexant SmartAudio 221
Downalod
Installation guide:
Use this for audio. Unzip to a folder.
Run installer. if it errors use Device Manager.
From Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on HD",choose Update driver,
No to connect,
Install from a list or specific location,
Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,
For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'
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.
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33839.exe
There are 3 type of wireless available, choose one, if you don't know which is your driver i suggest try atheros and if not work proceed with broadcom and intel.
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Atheros Wireless driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39001-39500/sp39403.exe
or if it does not work try:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=P8I57N0S
if you have intel wireless
here: (requires windows installer v3.0)
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38501-39000/sp38890.exe
if you have Broadcom Wireless
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39501-40000/sp39912.exe
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Realtek usb 2.0 Card reader:
http://tinyurl.com/2bj95k
Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
http://tinyurl.com/4ssd97
.Net Framework(before Quick Launch):
http://tinyurl.com/758p8
HP Quick Launch Buttons
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp40001-40500/sp40139.exe
If you have Bluetooth,
The HP Integrated Module is your Bluetooth Wireless
here:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38501-39000/sp38983.exe
If you had for 7 unknown devices (buttons drivers)here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?nnnzjmojcjy
Installation --> right click machine.inf, choose install.
or use device manager to update the driver
Intel Chipset,(install and reboot before other drivers):
http://tinyurl.com/54r6dt
if you have Nvidia video graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 9200
Nvidia ForceWare X 177.98 for Windows XP/2K 32bit, here:
http://tinyurl.com/6dz435
3-step process to install:
1. Download driver, double click and select extract,
2. Download modded INF and replace original INF in extracted folder,
3. Install & reboot.
or you may try other versions, joint their forum for further details
MS-UAA (required with a reboot before intel Video and Audio driver)
here:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33867.exe
if you have intel graphics
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics
http://tinyurl.com/48lunj
Conexant SmartAudio 221
Downalod
Installation guide:
Use this for audio. Unzip to a folder.
Run installer. if it errors use Device Manager.
From Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on HD",choose Update driver,
No to connect,
Install from a list or specific location,
Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,
For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'
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.
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33839.exe
There are 3 type of wireless available, choose one, if you don't know which is your driver i suggest try atheros and if not work proceed with broadcom and intel.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Atheros Wireless driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39001-39500/sp39403.exe
or if it does not work try:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=P8I57N0S
if you have intel wireless
here: (requires windows installer v3.0)
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38501-39000/sp38890.exe
if you have Broadcom Wireless
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39501-40000/sp39912.exe
---------------------------------------------------------------
Realtek usb 2.0 Card reader:
http://tinyurl.com/2bj95k
Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
http://tinyurl.com/4ssd97
.Net Framework(before Quick Launch):
http://tinyurl.com/758p8
HP Quick Launch Buttons
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp40001-40500/sp40139.exe
If you have Bluetooth,
The HP Integrated Module is your Bluetooth Wireless
here:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38501-39000/sp38983.exe
If you had for 7 unknown devices (buttons drivers)here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?nnnzjmojcjy
Installation --> right click machine.inf, choose install.
or use device manager to update the driver
