Hi, I just bought a new laptop compaq cq-40-133AX, I ran the Vista installtion and at first there wasn't any problem, but when it goes into the "completing installation" part the installation seems to hang for no reason.
I tried reinstalling a few times but it's still stuck at the same place.
Anyone have any idea ?

hey.. is it cq45 127tx no longer avalable, i mean stop producting? why?

yeah...so am i......it took me 4 time to do the installation.....
took me whole night.....
now im looking to download all the driver from the first page......
hee

Anyone know what the max safe clock frequencies are for oc the 9200M GS with DDR2 ?


No answers:
maybe everyone is using integrated graphics or just not interested
OK, I'll leave the results I found here, maybe they will help someone later.




This post has been edited by Zibel: Dec 31 2008, 10:27 PM

Hello CQ series owners... hows d laptop?? any probs so far?? tot of getting one...CQ45 series... i had a bad experience with presario V3000 series before...my motherboard rosak twicE!!!! :'(

just bought CQ40-115AU two days ago. working great, great value for money, happy living

i can see CQ40-129TU has a good offer,
but i cant seem to see anyone taking that model,
plus it's Intel proc (is it has better temp compare to amd?)

btw, for webdev usage, do you think CQ40-129TU is good enough?
and there's how many memory slot available?

Can i made another copy of HP recovery disc from the original disc that i created? Just want to make two copies to make safe.



I plan to buy a new bigger capacity of hard drive, can i use the recovery disc to reinstall my windows including creating recovery partition automatically?

what is the different of CQ45-145TX and CQ45-129TU
both is p8600? nvidia n9200GS?
any CQ45 owner here?
im interest to buying either one of the above model...
any suggest?
which one more better?
any defect of CQ45?

PS: PC fair coming~ im decide buy from PC fair^^

Just bought myself a CQ45-127TX last saturday in PC fair at Kuching for RM2599 after rebate.

Really happy with the notebook albeit a little warm on the left hand side but not a major problem.

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Added on December 8, 2008, 5:39 pmWanted to share a link that I've found.

The HP QuickPlay software that was bundled with Vista license.

Here's the quickplay standalone software for those who hate to install without the bloatware.

Click HERE

This post has been edited by Berserker: Dec 8 2008, 05:39 PM

Same case as you, Berserker. Bought the 127tx in Kuching last weekend. Added rm38 to make it a total of 3gb, totaling RM 2597. What freebies did they give you?

So far, it's running smoothly. The only problem i had with it is the touchpad. I have to install a driver from HP to be able to scroll. Other than that, everything is fine.

And what is the QuickPlay software that you're talking about? I thought the software was already installed into the laptop in the first place?

Yesterday my friend bought a CQ40-115AU( Turion X2 with Ati 3200) , the free dos version. So i format his harddisc , and install vista 32 Bits . But why the final step , Completing Installation . . take few hours ( We leave it there 3 Hours+ to load ) still unable to complete ? Laptop problem or disc problem ?

I am also installing the same thing in the same model.
However, I have no problem
Maybe you can try to restart your computer?

Anyone can tell me idle temperature and full load temperature for CQ40-115AU?

hi justanime, I bought mine from PC Image. Same like urs?

as for the freebies it's cheapo stuff but still free.

1. cheapo notebook cooler
2. cheapo headphone
3. 4gb pendrive envo
4. cheapo keyboard protector - too big for they keypad
5. USB mouse
6. RM 100 Cash Discount Vouchers at PC Image
7. 1GB upgrade

The QuickPlay software can be found on the pavillion series with Vista license but mine is FREE-DOS. So, no recovery cd etc.
You noticed the white button on the most left next to the wireless? if you press it, nothing will come out. You need to install the quickplay to enable that features.

Google for it and you will see.


Have you checked the ram that they installed, I noticed that they installed a DDR667 instead of DDR800.
Although the PC no problem but the bandwidth performance will be slower.
Will call them up to check on this matter and change the RAM to DDR800.

Planning to buy another 2GB DDR800.

This post has been edited by Berserker: Dec 8 2008, 09:42 PM

Hey guys which pc from compaq series CQ40 / CQ45 do u all recommend as i need to bring over to aus for my studies ... Mostly for gaming (not heavy gamer) , assignments , msn , skype and few programs..
Isit AMD processor ok ? my fren told me it heats up easily ..
And isit okay if my graphic card is integrated, will my pc be lag for playing some 3D games ? Since ALL CQ40 series lappy had integrated graphic which is Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
Need to choose lappy carefully as i dun wan to regret after i bought it =X
Thanks a million =)

This post has been edited by whomizzz: Dec 8 2008, 09:49 PM

i just come across this,
read if you plan to install XP
for NVdia GPU
both src from HP Forum

btw, the default is 6-cells, if there option to upgrade to 9-cell battery?

This post has been edited by giasens: Dec 8 2008, 11:42 PM

Hi All,

I'm using Cq45 129tx ..... any body here having brightness control problems in VISTA ???? i having this problem..... :-(

Hi,

I am from Kuching too. I bought the CQ20-213TU in Oct for RM 2,509...darn i should have waited till the ICT fair, i saw it was RM 2,299 after rebate. Anyway, mine is also free DOS version, so can I install the QuickPlay from the link you provided for my CQ20-213TU model?

By the way, i tried to create recovery disc but i can't find the HP Recovery Manager in my laptop. Where can I find and install it?

Thanks.

Hi,
you can install the quickplay and activate using the button on the most left beside the wireless.

The HP recovery manager only comes preinstalled for notebook that have Vista licenses. Unless you have the recovery cd for your own model.
The FREE-DOS version have to use M$ own Vista Ultimate Backup & Restore Center. Look in All Programs->Maintenance.

Hi,

Thanks for the advice. Will try and install the quickplay software. I don't have recovery cd for my own model, it's a FREE-DOS version, so i guess i have to use the Vista Ultimate Backup & Restore Center then.

By the way, need advice from you guys regarding wireless & bluetooth. I notice my CQ20 wireless & bluetooth is activated using the wireless button, however, it's wireless + bluetooth together. Is there any way which I can turn off bluetooth whenever i press the wireless button, meaning that whenever i use wireless, is there a way for me to temporarily turn off the bluetooth and only on it when i need bluetooth?

Thanks again!