Anyone having this lappy model ? It was preinstalled with Vista but i've downgraded it to XP.

Problem is can't find the drivers for the Network, Audio and Modem Driver.

Anyone got it ?

HP website doesn't provide XP drivers and others website only provide certain drivers.

No sound, no Internet.......................Sigh..............

Why downgrade?

lol... downgrade for some compatibily software reason de.
sorry buddy but you need to install the ethernet driver in order to proceed with the rest.
try google up for the rest of the driver. there are alot of forum online for the drivers.

Or if you know the chipset then you can download directly from the chipset maker manufacturer website.

Now still hunting for Audio driver.....the rest managed to get from other sites.......

Everything ready except no sound....sigh....

Anyone using this model with XP kindly help to provide the Audio driver......

http://hpipoh.com/modules/wfdownloads/viewcat.php?cid=25

try this...

Already tried that link but still the Audio driver doesn't work.

Btw, I've tried to force install the Vista driver for the modem and it goes through. Not sure whether it's working coz no line to test and not using modem also. Just to get rid of the question mark on the Device Manager page.

why downgrate to xp? your model is for vista. so that why hp din't provided xp drv. i am a enginner at hp also, we din't have the drive in winxp for this model. maybe you can ty to goole it.

have u tried forcing for audio driver then? cos since it worked for modem it might as well working for audio...

i suppose u have installed the UAA b4 u forcing the modem driver right?

try this to test ur modem:-
-device manager
-modem
-properties
-diagnostics
-if the status show successful, then u've got the right driver

This post has been edited by el.primero: Dec 26 2007, 12:02 AM

PM me if u need ill send u a software. It helps u find the drivers all you need is internet connection on that pc/notebook.

This post has been edited by Velocity: Dec 26 2007, 01:24 AM

can you pls give me the links too ?...

Ive got the same problem as you brotha, my uncle just bought his girl a compaq presario f722ca, i happily told him it would be nothing for me to roll back the vista to a more appropriate for the hardware XP... was i wrong... 45 mins to install XP and a further 6 hours so far looking for drivers since hp decided not to support it.... anyway, a few successes, if you go to the hp website the dv900z drivers all work for this unit EXEPT the graphics card, because the .ini doesnt support the model. so try that out an i'll come back if i figure out the G card.

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Added on December 27, 2007, 2:19 pm oki update... the dv9000z display drive DOES work, but you have to work around it a bit, use winrar or the likes to extract the softpack's .exe file. then go to device manager to update the display driver, choose install from a specific location, then, "dont search i will choose the driver to install" then pick display drivers in the list of hardware, then when it says it cant find anything, click on "have disk" then point the browser to the file you extracted, then ok, then choose geforce go 6150 from the list, and agree with your puter when it says things might go south if you install the driver, it installs fine, havnt used it enough to say for sure its 100 percent stable, tho i'm guessing that the way nvidia's drivers work if there is any problem it will be something hp did...

i find hp so annoying with display drivers, the dunderheads force you to use hp propriety drivers then dont even support the bloody things after the first release. So... if any HP engineers read this meby you can take a hint from the world of gamers... drivers need CONSTANT updating pretty well every time a new great game comes out, so if you cant put out, perhaps you could just leave the gpu's be an let us run nvidia's drivers...

This post has been edited by Tzetsin: Dec 27 2007, 02:19 PM

Try using DriverDetective to download and install all the latest drivers. Just my 2 cents. You should follow Tzetsin's way if you like.

a further update, after testing this unit i found that because of (im assuming) the graphics card when the unit goes into sleep mode it blue screens, no biggie, i just disabled sleep mode in all of the power settings and have been able to run dvds and games all morning without a hitch.

I have been having the same problem in down converting a Compaq Presario f730US laptop to WinXP. All of the drivers have been found and work EXCEPT the video driver. I also have a Presario V6000 I bought last year and it has the GeForce Go 6150 driver installed and works like a charm. This newer version of the f730 refuses to work after the forced installation of the Go 6150 driver for XP that you described above. I have tried several versions of the driver both from Compaq (HP) and from Nvidia and none of them will install and work correctly. The best I can get is an installation that says the video driver cannot start (error code 10). I even tried working my way up the HP tech support system but keep getting the same tired answer "There is NO SUPPORT at HP for Windows XP with the F730US model." The default Generic Video Driver that Windows XP installs will work to give me 1024x768 with 32bit color support but none of the extended drivers for the 16x9 format are available without the Go 6150 driver working. I guess I should have purchased a business oriented Dell because they still allow Windows XP to be purchased on their computers if you desire it. I think Microsoft has been pushing the hardware vendors to only sell Vista as a way to sell more new computers and maybe even force a lack of support for XP via penalties of some sort.

hi guys
i newbie here...

i'm also juz bought a F732AU.
And i meet the same problem after chnaged to XP Pro due to working system.
but i able to solve most of these driver problem after chat with hp online technician

u guys may try this
http://www.hp.com/support/chat

yesterday just help my friend install window xp
after that no any driver for sound, ethernet
the model is Compaq Presario F700
anyone know where can found it the drivers?

Use Google and try to find it. I'll help you search for it.

I found the following information on the Newegg web site under reviews for this computer. It was supplied by Bill Greganti - many thanks to Bill.

How to get Windows XP installed...
1. Install Windows XP.
2. Install the Nvidia chipset drivers from here: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33411.exe This will get you wired network access.
3. Run all Windows Updates. Make sure to install the hardware driver updates. This will get you wireless and touchpad drivers.
4. Install the Microsoft UAA driver from here: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32646.exe Windows will detect new audio and modem hardware, choose to connect to the internet to look for drivers, and then to automatically install the drivers.
5. Install the video drivers from here: http://tinyurl.com/2q6ss4
6. Install the HP QuickLaunch Buttons software from here: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33258.exe

However, the video drivers do not install easily. They install as 2 separate drivers - both GeForce Go 6100 but on the first installation, my driver ended with an error code of 10 (could not start). This causes a driver to show in Device Manager with an exclamation point after it. At this point you can just click on the Setup.exe file in the drivers folder and Nvidia installs the correct driver for you. Do not try to delete the yellow ? drivers for VGA before this last step our you will have problems.

My unit always seems to need 2 separate drivers installed - one that fails and one that works. If I tried to use the Setup.exe in the drivers folder after deleting the 2 yellow question mark drivers that failed on the first try, Nvidia says the drivers do not exist for this computer. You MUST force the install with a GeForce Go 6100 to get the ball rolling. After that, the second driver was recognized and installed correctly on the computer.

Just as was mentioned by Tzetsin in this post, the "Turn off monitor" option in Energy Saver - Power Options Properties should be turned off because it will not come back after blanking the monitor. However, the Standby mode seems to work well and will bring back the screen even if the "Turn off Monitor" fails to do so.

Good luck

This post has been edited by RetiredTech: Jan 2 2008, 05:19 AM

Hi guys,

I bought my Compaq Presario F700 last week. I'm using XP and as usual some drivers were missing. To save all the hassle, I asked the shop technician to install all the missing drivers for RM 50.00.

Everything is fine, but just realized my external I/O port does not work. I can't seem to use the microphone and headphone port.

Do you know what's the problem. Is it the driver or hardware problem?

same2 problem here... hp should provide driver for xp... rizalm if u find the answer pls pm me thank u..


if i format this laptop... how can i install all the driver bcoz compaq dosnt provide any driver... why hp dosnt give driver cd... only 5 ringgit to burn 1 dvd... stupid company!

shouldnt u contact HP since you bought their brand? What's da point buying from them then u need solve yourself. Then u should get DELL

May I have one copy too? Thanks.



People post here is seek for advise. Not prompting for a blame. If you have no idea what's going on around, I suggest you go browse eome where else.

Me too have the same problem with the driver..yeahh,HP recently give us the driver that compitable with Vista only..last time i have installed XP on my Presario F731AU but hard to find the driver..becoz of that i have upgraded my windows to Vista..everythings are fine but till now i'm still hunting driver for my wifi adapter (Atheros AR5006X )..fuhhhh!!

i have such problem too
waiting for latest drivers

just found this, have a try, chinese website thought

http://hi.baidu.com/jtwak/blog/item/48b9eb...b3d1a2d3fb.html

=(

/me not understand chinese

anyone willing to translate it?

thankz xD

i hope can get the microphone work in compaq f731au window xp , but until now also cant get an answer

actually to be honest... is F762AU worth it?? or it's just a piece of junk???

Here's the workaround to solve microphone problem:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-s...ic-working.html

This post has been edited by WebMaster07: Apr 7 2008, 10:55 AM

try nVidia GeForce 7000M/nForce 610M driver

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Added on April 12, 2008, 12:33 aminstall M UAA first : http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/SOUND-CAR...-51005010.shtml

then, install : ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32646.exe



This post has been edited by agn1048: Apr 12 2008, 12:33 AM

I'm just purchase F762au, how to downgrade it to xp since it's vista now! I try many times to format it with xp cd, but is not detected! Anyone please help me??

well... today i just bought a same model.. F732AU..
did not get the window pre installed..
so i install myself window vista..
the thing is..
i seem cant go online with my laptop now..
LAN cannot detect..
Wireless also cannot detect..

F700 Audio Driver

1)download and install Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio first
2)Reboot
3)then install Conexant HD Audio drivers (VERSION: 4.15.0.50 Rev. A)

This post has been edited by hagiwara: Apr 22 2008, 08:17 PM

ok.. is not installed properly..
then where to get the driver?

try download it here

This post has been edited by hagiwara: Apr 22 2008, 08:22 PM

well.. i tried already.. not working....

well.. problem solved...

where i do ? well..
i also dunno how liou...

These i got from HP tech support and they sent me xp drivers for the F700

Conexant High-Definition Audio Driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37501-38000/sp37981.exe

NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37501-38000/sp37711.exe

NVIDIA GeForce Series Video Driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37501-38000/sp37723.exe

Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33604.exe

Synaptics Touchpad

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37001-37500/sp37065.exe

Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33839.exe

WLAN Utility Installer (Atheros, Broadcom)

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp27501-28000/sp27952.exe

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32001-32500/sp32156.exe

Hi guys, anybody face this problem b4 ?
When u press Fn+page up , Fn+page down and the Fn+home button, this is to control the audio.

Fn+page up is for volume up, Fn+pagedown is volume down, mute is Fn+home.

I can see movement from the VolumeControl at the taskbar when i press these button.
But there is no response for the sound to be louder , silent and mute.

I have to manually use the mouse to click the wave column in the volume control.

You guys understand what i'm saying ?
I've installed the sound driver, it got sound but the problem is i cant adjust the volume at the volume instead i'm adjusting from the wave column at the volume control.

Is there anything wrong with my sound card or driver problem!
Dear sifu please help !!!!



This post has been edited by yeewensmc: May 1 2008, 03:56 PM

Hey All Installed XP on a Compaq F700 Only issue is the audio the mic never work but as for sound out put it works great if you want all the drivers to install xp on F700 and instructions let me know i will post the details and drivers

Hi,

My problem quite complicated, i manage to install all the driver, and working fine ( i think). But when the time i plug in my headset to my presario F700, suppose the speaker on my laptop will auto mute by it self. Now my head set and my laptop came out the sound together. How gonna solve this problem..

please help

Hi,
Please post details for the drivers. I need this for my cousin's PC.

I've reinstalled XP SP2 32-bit, and have trouble getting all the drivers. The sound and wireless doesn't seem to work.

Thanks.

Has anyone found the full XP drivers for Compaq Presario F732AU? Im trying to downgrade my friend's laptop

This post has been edited by IcedNyior: Jun 5 2008, 08:48 PM

dunno whether d driver or hardware prob..
mine got d same prob
even i connect d subwoofer on d headphone port,
d lappy speaker stil sounding..

This is not necessarily true!
I have a Compaq Presario F700 and I've installed Windows XP on it.
I had difficulty finding the drivers, but I finally found them all, even the Microphone and the headphone too.

Here is the list of the drivers I've used and how to install them:
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1- Video and Ethernet Controller:
download and install this file:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechS...Item=ob-41728-1

This setup file has the required driver for both Video and Ethernet Controllers.
After the installation, you should upgrade the Video Controller and the Ethernet Controller (both of them) in Device Manager. Use Have Disk and then select the appropriate files from the installation location.

here are the appropriate files:

The name of the file for Video card is "nv4_disp" and then from the list of the driver you should select "NVIDIA GeForce 6100"
The name of the file for Ethernet card is "nvenetfd" and then from the list of the driver you should select "NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller"
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2- Wireless
Pretty straight forward! Just download and install this file:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-34500/sp34152.exe
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3- Audio

First download and install this file (UAA):
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32646.exe

Then install this one: (You might get an ERROR, but don't worry!)
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-34500/sp34386.exe

Next, go to Device Manager and update the driver for "Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus"
use "have disk" and goto the installation directory (it's probably C:\Swsetup\SP34386)
the file name you need is "wis30B5a" and then select "Conexant High Definition Audio" from the list

So far you should have the speakers working. If not, make sure the computer is not muted by default.
The microphone may not be working. There's also another problem. When using the headphones, the speakers don't turn off!

you can solve these problems by re-updating the Conexant driver in Device manager.
To do so, download this file:
http://download116.mediafire.com/hrzdtnmqg...udio+221_XP.zip
it's a zip file. Unzip it. You don't need to install this program.
just update the Conexant driver in Device Manager, using "Have disk" and use "WiSVHe5.inf" This file is in the unzipped folder.

After re-updating, reboot your computer and the problem should be solved
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I hope this helps
I've been there and I know it sucks!

U must know ur chipset first, then search it. I f u use Intel. Juz download the chipset driver.

if the other downloads still not able to install properlyor if all else fail, u might wanna try these:-

http://rapidshare.com/files/180297686/AMD_..._Windows_XP.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/180297687/Broa..._LAN_Driver.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/125070718/Cone...ith_SmartCP.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/180297688/Cone...ess_Adapter.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/126807702/F700...SATA_Driver.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/125986766/F700_Graphic_7150.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/125070719/f700_Modem.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/125993654/F700...nxp_ChipSet.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/180297689/F700...ader_Driver.rar
webcam f700?
http://rapidshare.com/files/126825975/HP_I...th_Wireless.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/126825973/HP_Q...nch_Buttons.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/180297690/HP_W...s_Assistant.rar
ms uua?
http://rapidshare.com/files/180297691/Touc...vice_Driver.rar



good luck

cheers

This post has been edited by binjai: Jan 7 2009, 11:24 PM

http://download116.mediafire.com/hrzdtnmqg...udio+221_XP.zip <-- this part cannot dunload.. error..
how can i use software that my mic can function properly?

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Added on June 27, 2008, 12:00 amplzz help me.. now im still cannot setel my problem.. cannot use microfon and speaker still sound when using headfon.

This post has been edited by zetcruel: Jun 27 2008, 12:00 AM

to download "ConexantHDAudio 221_XP.zip" try one of these links:

1- http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4

2- http://www.upfile.in.th/View.aspx?music=vi...d8-00e08127749e

it's a zip file. Unzip it. You don't need to install this program.
just update the Conexant driver in Device Manager, using "Have disk" and use "WiSVHe5.inf" This file is in the unzipped folder.

After re-updating, reboot your computer and the problem should be solved

brilliant! it is really a working solution that have been looking for almost a year.

Ive been working on converting my F756NR from Vista to XP all day and
throughout the various sites, including this one, I've gotten everything that
needed done except the (lan) Nforce network adapter, which will NOT install
properly to save my life.
Ive used several different variations, files and Nvidia install packages
while installing to hopefully get it to take but so far, none have.
They will either show up in my device manager with a yellow error mark
next to it and say something like "nvidia XXXXX adapter #2
it always has the #2 at the end and then it does nothing!

Hi there,
the #2 means that you have duplication of driver inside your window XP.
you have to fully uninstall the 1st one before attempting to install the 2nd one.

at the mean time, if you have the "!" mark means that your driver is not compatible yet.

my suggestion is that you uninstall the current driver,
remove it fully then try again.

Thanks

Ok, thanks.
Also, which nforce version is the correct/best one to use?
Is there only ONE particular version that will work and if so, which is it.
I have tried so many over the course of the day to no avail.
The one bright spot today was the fact that someone posted a very
thorough and after following the precise instructions, the sound worked perfectly.
But this issue is driving me NUTZ, I cant believe they would make downgrading so complicated.

Also, ive even used registry/component cleaners to try and get
every bit of leftover information out of there, prior to starting a new install.
Obviously that hasnt helped.

This post has been edited by Berzeker: Sep 21 2008, 06:17 PM

Here are the Drivers for Presario F700 Notebook for XP OS

Graphics :
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ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36501-37000/sp36611.exe

http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/162....nglish_whql.exe

NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver and Network Controller :
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ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33411.exe

Wireless Drivers :
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ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-34500/sp34152.exe

Audio driver:
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First download and install the UAA driver from the following link:

ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32646.exe

After installing this, download and install the audio driver from the following link:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-34500/sp34200.exe

This will create a swsetup folder in C drive ("C:\swsetup\sp34200")

Installing this driver may result in an error. But continue with the following steps to get the audio driver installed correctly.

1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp34200 folder and select the .inf (wis30b2a) file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

Modem driver:
----------------

First download and install the UAA driver from the following link:

ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32646.exe

After installing this, download and install the modem driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33742.exe

This will create a swsetup folder in C drive ("C:\swsetup\sp33742")

Installing this driver may result in an error. But continue with the following steps to get the audio driver installed correctly.

1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Modem" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
5. Click Next and then select "Modem" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp33742 folder and select the .inf (wis30b2a) file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.


Quick Launch Button:
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ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33258.exe


Synaptics Touchpad:
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ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33751.exe


Card reader Driver (Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader):
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ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33413.exe


LAN or Ethernet driver:
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ftp://202.65.194.212/cn/nic/Driver_5673_XP_0820.zip


Note: Please do not click on the link. Copy the link in the new browser window.

Installation Instructions :

1. Download the file to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the Notebook for the changes to take effect.

Hope the above information is useful to you.




If the issue persists, please contact us by visiting the following Web site. We will be glad to assist you further.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact/chat_1.html

or

http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?h_paget...m&lang=en&cc=us

We are available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week to serve you.

Note: Please do not reply to this email.

Regards,

Marisa
HP Total Care

help, i can't intall this UAA Files.. after the (picture).. it's gone, and nothing is happen, i tried many times,
the driver still not install.

what is my problem?

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Added on January 16, 2009, 5:35 pm


problem of driver solve, but i cannot adjust the sound volume at main volume control, i only can change at wave control.
y its happen?

wis30b2a is what? dont is the file. i see only At8VEN5a.inf

This post has been edited by xizzat: Jan 16 2009, 06:02 PM

is this really work??

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Added on January 17, 2009, 5:51 pmis this really work??


This post has been edited by syafiq267: Jan 17 2009, 05:51 PM

Go to this forum site: http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-s...ies-laptop.html

Everything tested and working

This post has been edited by shinjite: Jan 17 2009, 08:35 PM

i have an important question. im thinking on downgrade to win XP due to performance issues, is it worth it to install XP? is the performance superior?

Thx

actually... u can try changing ur vista theme to windows classic for a start if it's juz performance... otherwise it's not worth the hassle...

i will. the change in fact looks like too much hassle, thx

Thanks guys. This forum is really helpfull.