File name: Cardreader_Ricoh_3.51.01_XPx86
Version: RICOH R5C8xx Media Driver Ver3.51.01
Release : March.29.2007
DOWNLOAD LINK:
Download (direct)
Download (mirror)
COMPATIBILITY:
The drivers in this driver release are compatible with the following RICOH Controllers:
Model Number Supported Controller
------------ ------------
R5C81x/82x/84x/83x/851/853 Memorystick Host Controller
R5C81x/82x/84x/83x/851/853 xD-Picture Card Host Controller
R5C83x/843/853 MMC Host Controller
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM:
Windows XP
Windows VISTA x86
Windows VISTA x64
Monday, 12 December 2011
Chipset Intel 8.3.0.1014 XPx86
Product: Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
Release: Production Version
Version: 8.3.0.1014
Target Chipset: Q33/G33/G31/P35, GME965/GLE960, 945GME
Date: May 31 2007
File size: 2MB
DOWNLOAD LINK:
File name: Chipset_Intel_8.3.0.1014_XPx86
Download (direct)
Download (mirror)
COMPATIBILITY:
Microsoft Windows* Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition*
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition*
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft windows Vista
DRIVER FUNCTION
The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software installs Windows* INF files to the target system. These files outline to the operating system how to configure the Intel(R) chipset components in order to ensure that the following features function properly:
- Core PCI and ISAPNP Services
- PCIe Support
- IDE/ATA33/ATA66/ATA100 Storage Support
- SATA Storage Support
- USB Support
- Identification of Intel(R) Chipset Components in the Device Manager
LICENSE:
Only applicable to the selected laptop model and Products.
Please review the LICENSE in the readme file contain in the installation packages.
Release: Production Version
Version: 8.3.0.1014
Target Chipset: Q33/G33/G31/P35, GME965/GLE960, 945GME
Date: May 31 2007
File size: 2MB
DOWNLOAD LINK:
File name: Chipset_Intel_8.3.0.1014_XPx86
Download (direct)
Download (mirror)
COMPATIBILITY:
Microsoft Windows* Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition*
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition*
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft windows Vista
DRIVER FUNCTION
The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software installs Windows* INF files to the target system. These files outline to the operating system how to configure the Intel(R) chipset components in order to ensure that the following features function properly:
- Core PCI and ISAPNP Services
- PCIe Support
- IDE/ATA33/ATA66/ATA100 Storage Support
- SATA Storage Support
- USB Support
- Identification of Intel(R) Chipset Components in the Device Manager
LICENSE:
Only applicable to the selected laptop model and Products.
Please review the LICENSE in the readme file contain in the installation packages.
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Compaq Presario CQ40-553TU Windows Xp Driver
First Install Netframework: (require for Quick Launch Installation).
Net framework 2.0
Download
DRIVERS (18)
Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1015 A 2.2MB (xp, vista, 7)
Download
Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver
Version:8.9.2.1002 A, 18.17M
Download
Graphic/VGA
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version 1.00 REV A 19.28MB
Download
Nvidia GeForce G 105M/G 103M For windows XP
Version 2.66.58WHQL 118MB
Download
Audio Drivers:
Since there are no best single driver available, you have to follow this step carefully.
1. Install MS-UAA first:
Windows XP, XP SP2: Download (KB888111)
Windows XP SP3: Download (KB835221)
Restart and then install audio drivers below.
2. Install the Audio:
IDT High Definition Audio Codec
(2 drivers, if the first one didn't work, use 2nd drivers)
Download (SP41693)
Download (SP39671)
If resulting in error, ignore it and proceed by manually install the drivers:
Download and install the driver, you will get the error while installing.
Perform the below steps to fix the issue.
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\sp39671 folder and select the .inf file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Fo instruction with pictures read here:
Manually install Audio Drivers.
Wireless:
(3 drivers, choose 1 base on your specification)
Broadcom 4313 a/b/g/n wireless Drivers
Version5.10.91.8 10MB
Download
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers:
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)
Version 5.20 4MB
Download
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver:
Version 2.00B 20.64MB
Download
Bluetooth:
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version 5.1E 94.68M
Download
Modem
High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Installer and Driver
Version 1.00 A 12.71MB
Download
Lan/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
Verison 1.00A 4.8MB
Download
updates available here
Card Reader
JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller
Version 1.00A 3.49MB
Download
Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M
Download
Button:
(Install netframework 2.0 first)
HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
Download
Camera
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0 + Driver
Version 2.0.2519 46MB
Download
Others
Lightscribe system software
Version 1.18.1.1 A 8.4MB
Download
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. If you have 7 unknown device, download this file, extract, then right lick on the inf file and select install(Machine.inf)
FOR NVDIA: if the driver above resulting in error use modded driver below:
Download
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 and reboot
Net framework 2.0
Download
DRIVERS (18)
Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1015 A 2.2MB (xp, vista, 7)
Download
Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver
Version:8.9.2.1002 A, 18.17M
Download
Graphic/VGA
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version 1.00 REV A 19.28MB
Download
Nvidia GeForce G 105M/G 103M For windows XP
Version 2.66.58WHQL 118MB
Download
Audio Drivers:
Since there are no best single driver available, you have to follow this step carefully.
1. Install MS-UAA first:
Windows XP, XP SP2: Download (KB888111)
Windows XP SP3: Download (KB835221)
Restart and then install audio drivers below.
2. Install the Audio:
IDT High Definition Audio Codec
(2 drivers, if the first one didn't work, use 2nd drivers)
Download (SP41693)
Download (SP39671)
If resulting in error, ignore it and proceed by manually install the drivers:
Download and install the driver, you will get the error while installing.
Perform the below steps to fix the issue.
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\sp39671 folder and select the .inf file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Fo instruction with pictures read here:
Manually install Audio Drivers.
Wireless:
(3 drivers, choose 1 base on your specification)
Broadcom 4313 a/b/g/n wireless Drivers
Version5.10.91.8 10MB
Download
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers:
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)
Version 5.20 4MB
Download
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver:
Version 2.00B 20.64MB
Download
Bluetooth:
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version 5.1E 94.68M
Download
Modem
High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Installer and Driver
Version 1.00 A 12.71MB
Download
Lan/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
Verison 1.00A 4.8MB
Download
updates available here
Card Reader
JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller
Version 1.00A 3.49MB
Download
Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M
Download
Button:
(Install netframework 2.0 first)
HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
Download
Camera
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0 + Driver
Version 2.0.2519 46MB
Download
Others
Lightscribe system software
Version 1.18.1.1 A 8.4MB
Download
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. If you have 7 unknown device, download this file, extract, then right lick on the inf file and select install(Machine.inf)
FOR NVDIA: if the driver above resulting in error use modded driver below:
Download
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 and reboot
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Acer Aspire 1410 Windows 7 Driver
Normally in windows 7 all drivers installed automatically except chipset, VGA, card reader, bluetooth, touchpad and AHCI. I strongly recommend to install which is necessary not all.
CHIPSET:
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Intel Chipset Driver 9.1.1.1015 4.7 MB
Download
VGA/GRAPHIC
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Intel VGA Display Driver 8.15.10.1855 25.1 MB
Download
AHCI
Intel SATA Driver AHCI 8.9.0.1023 21.4 MB
Download
AUDIO/SOUND
(automatically installed)
BLUETOOTHBroadcom Bluetooth Driver 6.2.0.9600 57.6 MB
Download
WEBCAM/CAMERA
There are 2 driver + application, normally all three work and you can one of them, from my experience after try each one of them you'll come to know which perform best for your model.
_____________________________
Camera liteon Camera
liteon Camera Driver (AP) 0.905 7.5 MB
Download
Camera Suyin Camera Driver
Suyin Camera Driver 5.2.7.1 3.3 MB
Download
_______________________
CARD READER
Alcor Card Reader Driver 1.2.17.05001 6.7 MB
Download
LAN/ETHERNET
Atheros LAN Driver 1.0.0.20 4.5 MB
Download
TOUCHPAD
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 13.2.2.0 28.2 MB
Download
WIRELESS/NETWORK
For wireless driver, you need to install one (1) only base on your specifications, if you confuse which to choose try which work for you, installing wrong driver will not harm your system.
____________________________
WiMax
Intel WiMax Driver (EP5150) 1.4.0.1 32.8 MB
Download
Atheros
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver 8.0.0.162 5.4 MB
Download
Intel
Intel Wireless LAN Driver 12.4.1.53 32.8 MB
Download
CHIPSET:
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Intel Chipset Driver 9.1.1.1015 4.7 MB
Download
VGA/GRAPHIC
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Intel VGA Display Driver 8.15.10.1855 25.1 MB
Download
AHCI
Intel SATA Driver AHCI 8.9.0.1023 21.4 MB
Download
AUDIO/SOUND
(automatically installed)
BLUETOOTHBroadcom Bluetooth Driver 6.2.0.9600 57.6 MB
Download
WEBCAM/CAMERA
There are 2 driver + application, normally all three work and you can one of them, from my experience after try each one of them you'll come to know which perform best for your model.
_____________________________
Camera liteon Camera
liteon Camera Driver (AP) 0.905 7.5 MB
Download
Camera Suyin Camera Driver
Suyin Camera Driver 5.2.7.1 3.3 MB
Download
_______________________
CARD READER
Alcor Card Reader Driver 1.2.17.05001 6.7 MB
Download
LAN/ETHERNET
Atheros LAN Driver 1.0.0.20 4.5 MB
Download
TOUCHPAD
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 13.2.2.0 28.2 MB
Download
WIRELESS/NETWORK
For wireless driver, you need to install one (1) only base on your specifications, if you confuse which to choose try which work for you, installing wrong driver will not harm your system.
____________________________
WiMax
Intel WiMax Driver (EP5150) 1.4.0.1 32.8 MB
Download
Atheros
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver 8.0.0.162 5.4 MB
Download
Intel
Intel Wireless LAN Driver 12.4.1.53 32.8 MB
Download
Acer Aspire 1410 Windows XP Driver
Model: Acer Aspire 1410
Manufacture: DELL
Compatibility: Windows XP
Last Update: June 2013
Downloads: 1764
Chipset
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Version 9.1.0.1013 2.5 MB
Download
Graphic
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Version 6.14.10.5068 13.3 MB
Download
AHCI
Intel SATA AHCI Driver
Version 8.8.0.1009 21.2 MB
Download
Audio
Realtek Audio Driver 5.10.0.5874
58.2 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Bluetooth
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver 5.5.0.7500
102.5 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Webcam
Camera Chicony Camera Driver
5.8.52.004 23.3 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Camera liteon Camera
Driver 5.8.52.004 11.0 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Camera Suyin Camera Driver
5.8.52.004 9.8 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Card Reader
Alcor Card Reader Driver 1.0.12.50
6.7 MB 2009/08/31
Download
LAN/Ethernet
Atheros LAN Driver 1.0.0.19
4.4 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Touchpad
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 12.2.4.1
20.6 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Wireless
For wireless driver, you need to install one (1) only base on your specifications, if you confuse which to choose try which work for you, installing wrong driver will not harm your system.
WiMax
Intel WiMax Driver 4.1.25.15
51.2 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver 7.7.0.348
5.7 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Intel Wireless LAN Driver 12.5.0.57
192.3 MB 2009/09/10
Download
Manufacture: DELL
Compatibility: Windows XP
Last Update: June 2013
Downloads: 1764
Chipset
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Version 9.1.0.1013 2.5 MB
Download
Graphic
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Version 6.14.10.5068 13.3 MB
Download
AHCI
Intel SATA AHCI Driver
Version 8.8.0.1009 21.2 MB
Download
Audio
Realtek Audio Driver 5.10.0.5874
58.2 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Bluetooth
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver 5.5.0.7500
102.5 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Webcam
Camera Chicony Camera Driver
5.8.52.004 23.3 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Camera liteon Camera
Driver 5.8.52.004 11.0 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Camera Suyin Camera Driver
5.8.52.004 9.8 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Card Reader
Alcor Card Reader Driver 1.0.12.50
6.7 MB 2009/08/31
Download
LAN/Ethernet
Atheros LAN Driver 1.0.0.19
4.4 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Touchpad
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 12.2.4.1
20.6 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Wireless
For wireless driver, you need to install one (1) only base on your specifications, if you confuse which to choose try which work for you, installing wrong driver will not harm your system.
WiMax
Intel WiMax Driver 4.1.25.15
51.2 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver 7.7.0.348
5.7 MB 2009/08/31
Download
Intel Wireless LAN Driver 12.5.0.57
192.3 MB 2009/09/10
Download
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Compaq Presario V3500 Windows XP Driver
Requirements:
Install Windows Installer 3.1 First:Download (external Link)
Install Netframework 2.0 : Download
Chipset:
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH7
Version 7.2.2.1006 A 1.07MB
Download
Graphic:
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Version 6.14.10.4670 A 8.12MB
Download
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 Driver
Version 8.4.6.4 REV: B 27.13MB
Download
SOUND/AUDIO DRIVERS
Installing Sound Drivers:
First Download:
Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp33566)
Version 1.00 B 54.24M
Download
Reboot after UAA installation, do not skip this step. After that instal audio driver.
Conextant High Definition Audio Driver
Version 3.38.0.50 A 1.39MB
Download
If audio installation resulting in error, proceed with this step:
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" with yellow mark 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 click Have Disk.
6. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp35682 folder and select wis30B5a.inf.
7. Continue with on screen installation until finish. Reboot.
Repeat the same method with modem, on step 6 select select C:\Swsetup\333340.
MODEM:
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Download
Button:
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Version 6.30 J 20.39MB
Download
Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Version: 9.1.11 Q 16.93MB
Download
Mouse:
HP laser Mouse Mini software Driver
Version 4.0 REV A 29.16MB
Download
Wireless Driver(3)
(choose 1 base on specs)
___________________________
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Version: 6.10 A 4.29MB
Download
Intel PRO/Wireless Driver
Version: 6.00 F 5.85MB
Download
Intel Pro Network Adapter Driver
Version 1.01A 2MB
Download
____________________________
Network Utility
HP Wireless Assistant:
Download
Bluetooth
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Software
Version: 4.00 G 39.31MB
Download
Card Reader
Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Driver
Version:1.01.09 A, 2.25M
Download
Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager:
Version: 5.5.0.1035 A 13.67MB
Download
Webcam - Driver
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers
Version:1.0 A, 4.91M
Download
Webcam - Application
Cyberlink Youcam Software
Version 1017 48.8MB
Download
Install Windows Installer 3.1 First:Download (external Link)
Install Netframework 2.0 : Download
Chipset:
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH7
Version 7.2.2.1006 A 1.07MB
Download
Graphic:
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Version 6.14.10.4670 A 8.12MB
Download
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 Driver
Version 8.4.6.4 REV: B 27.13MB
Download
SOUND/AUDIO DRIVERS
Installing Sound Drivers:
First Download:
Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp33566)
Version 1.00 B 54.24M
Download
Reboot after UAA installation, do not skip this step. After that instal audio driver.
Conextant High Definition Audio Driver
Version 3.38.0.50 A 1.39MB
Download
If audio installation resulting in error, proceed with this step:
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" with yellow mark 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 click Have Disk.
6. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp35682 folder and select wis30B5a.inf.
7. Continue with on screen installation until finish. Reboot.
Repeat the same method with modem, on step 6 select select C:\Swsetup\333340.
MODEM:
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Download
Button:
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Version 6.30 J 20.39MB
Download
Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Version: 9.1.11 Q 16.93MB
Download
Mouse:
HP laser Mouse Mini software Driver
Version 4.0 REV A 29.16MB
Download
Wireless Driver(3)
(choose 1 base on specs)
___________________________
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Version: 6.10 A 4.29MB
Download
Intel PRO/Wireless Driver
Version: 6.00 F 5.85MB
Download
Intel Pro Network Adapter Driver
Version 1.01A 2MB
Download
____________________________
Network Utility
HP Wireless Assistant:
Download
Bluetooth
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Software
Version: 4.00 G 39.31MB
Download
Card Reader
Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Driver
Version:1.01.09 A, 2.25M
Download
Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager:
Version: 5.5.0.1035 A 13.67MB
Download
Webcam - Driver
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers
Version:1.0 A, 4.91M
Download
Webcam - Application
Cyberlink Youcam Software
Version 1017 48.8MB
Download
SATA Driver and Slipstreaming Guide
This guide is a follow up to the slipstream guide, which will describe how to locate and download the right sata drivers for slipstream process. (back to slipstream guide)
A: INTEL SATA DRIVERS
This Guide for notebook with Intel processor.
Search for f6flpy3286 using search engine (Google) download the files. I cannot give the download link from Intel Since it always removed/change over time so resulting in broken link. So here is an example:
On the picture above, I select the first from the result and extract the downloaded file using winrar. Here is the content in the folder:
B: NVIDIA SATA DRIVERS
For ION or ION LE chipset (HP Mini 311 and Compaq Mini 311c series models) and other Nvidia chipsets. Normally model with Nvidia chipset does not require slipstream to install windows XP. In case you need it here is the download link:
Download sata driver: Download
Remember, everything is license nowadays so in case the link expired/broken just search for: serial ata 11.1.0.30
C: AMD SATA DRIVERS
For any AMD model use the same sata driverwhich is:
Complete name: AMD Serial ATA (SATA) Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Controller Driver
Simple name: AMD SATA AHCI Controller
Version: 3.10.1540.64
HP User you can download it from HP Server: Download
Extract or Install, ignore if error. If you install it you will get a folder c:\Swsetup\SP39719. In the folder what we need for the slipstream is the RAID7xx folder.
CREDITS:
Gustav Rock(CQ42) - blogger
Vanilla Blue (CQ40/CQ35/Acer) - computer and peripherals maintenance
Rakhmad and CherylG - especially for AMD model - HP support forum
Daniel Potyrala - Compiling the guide - HP support Forum
Amy - User - CQ35 (wasted 15CD and 10 DVD) - thanks for the great effort
Users that send feedback on original slipstreaming guide here
Others who email me, test it and send feedback
A: INTEL SATA DRIVERS
This Guide for notebook with Intel processor.
Search for f6flpy3286 using search engine (Google) download the files. I cannot give the download link from Intel Since it always removed/change over time so resulting in broken link. So here is an example:
B: NVIDIA SATA DRIVERS
For ION or ION LE chipset (HP Mini 311 and Compaq Mini 311c series models) and other Nvidia chipsets. Normally model with Nvidia chipset does not require slipstream to install windows XP. In case you need it here is the download link:
Download sata driver: Download
Remember, everything is license nowadays so in case the link expired/broken just search for: serial ata 11.1.0.30
C: AMD SATA DRIVERS
For any AMD model use the same sata driverwhich is:
Complete name: AMD Serial ATA (SATA) Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Controller Driver
Simple name: AMD SATA AHCI Controller
Version: 3.10.1540.64
HP User you can download it from HP Server: Download
Extract or Install, ignore if error. If you install it you will get a folder c:\Swsetup\SP39719. In the folder what we need for the slipstream is the RAID7xx folder.
CREDITS:
Gustav Rock(CQ42) - blogger
Vanilla Blue (CQ40/CQ35/Acer) - computer and peripherals maintenance
Rakhmad and CherylG - especially for AMD model - HP support forum
Daniel Potyrala - Compiling the guide - HP support Forum
Amy - User - CQ35 (wasted 15CD and 10 DVD) - thanks for the great effort
Users that send feedback on original slipstreaming guide here
Others who email me, test it and send feedback
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Sony Vaio VPCEB (VPCEB26GM) Windows 7 Driver
Driver for windows 7 32-bit.
CHIPSET:
1. Intel chipset installation utility:
Download
2. Intel ahci 5 port 4 Driver
Download
AUDIO:
Realtek HD audio driver
Download
VIDEO/Graphic
Intel HD graphic driver
Download
WIFI/WIRELESS:
File Description Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 AGN Driver
Download
TOUCPAD:
Alps Touchpad Driver
Download
ETHERNET/LAN
Marvell® Yukon 88E8057 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver
Download
CARD READER/MEMORY STICK
Download both and install:
Ricoh card reader driver
Download 1: Download
Download 2: Download
WEBCAM:
Webcam Driver: Download
Webcam Application: Download
This is a suggestion base on specification, to those who test please leave your feedback so i can improve this post. Any comments and recommendation are really appreciated.
you also can help by install EVEREST, run and send the report so that the data from the report can be use to get the more accurate and proper driver.
CHIPSET:
1. Intel chipset installation utility:
Download
2. Intel ahci 5 port 4 Driver
Download
AUDIO:
Realtek HD audio driver
Download
VIDEO/Graphic
Intel HD graphic driver
Download
WIFI/WIRELESS:
File Description Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 AGN Driver
Download
TOUCPAD:
Alps Touchpad Driver
Download
ETHERNET/LAN
Marvell® Yukon 88E8057 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver
Download
CARD READER/MEMORY STICK
Download both and install:
Ricoh card reader driver
Download 1: Download
Download 2: Download
WEBCAM:
Webcam Driver: Download
Webcam Application: Download
This is a suggestion base on specification, to those who test please leave your feedback so i can improve this post. Any comments and recommendation are really appreciated.
you also can help by install EVEREST, run and send the report so that the data from the report can be use to get the more accurate and proper driver.
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
How to install Ubuntu - Nixie Pixel
This video is a short beginners guide to installing Ubuntu by Nixie Pixel, who you will see is far from the stereotypical computer geek. This is just one of a number of informative and useful videos that she has put up on YouTube. Nixie also has a YouTube channel dedicated specifically to Linux.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Acer Aspire 4730z Windows 7 Drivers
MIRROR LINK IS IN UPLOADING PROCESS....
CHIPSET:
Intel Chipset Installation utility GM45
Download (direct link)
Download (miror link)
AUDIO:
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver version 6.0.1.5904
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
GRAPHIC:
There are graphic driver which is ATI and Intel.
1. Intel HD Video Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
2. ATI radeon Graphic driver.
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
WIRELESS:
There are wireless to choose, choose only , if the wireless driver work after windows installation, no need to install this driver.
Intel
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
Atheros
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
Ralink
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
Broadcom
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
BLUETOOTH:
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver (2045 and 2046)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
WEBCAM:
There are applicable driver here, choose one of them, normally both work but you can try which one work best with your model
1. Bison Camera driver for 0.3
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
1. Suyin Camera driver for 1.0
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek gigabit Ethernet driver (RTL8111C)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
CARD READER:
Jmicron Card Reader Driver (JMB385)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
MODEM:
LSI Soft Modem
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
TOUCHPAD
Install both touchpad driver.
1. ALPS Touchpad Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
2. Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
ADDITIONAL INFO:
ATI RADEON HD GRAPHIC DRIVER
-support the following series - 2400 , 2600 3400 3470 3650 4330 4570 4650 4670
INSTALLATION:
you need to extract each downloaded driver, and then run setup file in the extracted folder.
IMAGES:
SPECIFICATIONS:
CHIPSET:
Intel Chipset Installation utility GM45
Download (direct link)
Download (miror link)
AUDIO:
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver version 6.0.1.5904
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
GRAPHIC:
There are graphic driver which is ATI and Intel.
1. Intel HD Video Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
2. ATI radeon Graphic driver.
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
WIRELESS:
There are wireless to choose, choose only , if the wireless driver work after windows installation, no need to install this driver.
Intel
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
Atheros
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
Ralink
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
Broadcom
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
BLUETOOTH:
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver (2045 and 2046)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
WEBCAM:
There are applicable driver here, choose one of them, normally both work but you can try which one work best with your model
1. Bison Camera driver for 0.3
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
1. Suyin Camera driver for 1.0
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek gigabit Ethernet driver (RTL8111C)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
CARD READER:
Jmicron Card Reader Driver (JMB385)
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
MODEM:
LSI Soft Modem
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
TOUCHPAD
Install both touchpad driver.
1. ALPS Touchpad Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
2. Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Download (direct link)
Download (mirror link)
ADDITIONAL INFO:
ATI RADEON HD GRAPHIC DRIVER
-support the following series - 2400 , 2600 3400 3470 3650 4330 4570 4650 4670
INSTALLATION:
you need to extract each downloaded driver, and then run setup file in the extracted folder.
IMAGES:
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Processor | Intel® Pentium® dual-core mobile processor T3200 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™2, 3, 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Acer InviLink™3 802.11b/g WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology |
| Operating System | Linux |
| VGA | 14.1″ WXGA high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista 16 ms response time |
| Memory | Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM support 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules6 |
| Graphics | Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M (Intel® GMA 4500M) with up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 (64 MB of dedicated video memory, up to 1695 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX® 10 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution/refresh rate: 2048 x 1536: 75/60 Hz 1920 x 1440: 85/75/60 Hz 1920 x 1200: 75/60 Hz 1920 x 1080: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1680 x 945: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1600 x 1200: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1600 x 900: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1400 x 1050: 85/75/60 Hz 1366 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 1024: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 960: 85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 720: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1024 x 768: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 800 x 600: 120/100/85/72/60 Hz MPEG-2/DVD decoding WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding Acer Arcade™ Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies7 |
| Audio | Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone |
| Storage | One 160 GB or larger hard disk drive8 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital#153; (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO#153; (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) |
| Optical Disk Drive | 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive: Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM |
| Communication | Acer Video Conference featuring: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology1 WLAN1, 3: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™2 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WLAN1, 3: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval9, Wake-on-Ring ready |
| Dimensions and weight | 340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery |
| Power Supply | ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack: Upto 3.0-hour battery life10 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR 4.0 |
| I/O Ports | ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Two USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter |
| Keyboard | 88-/89-/93-key keyboard with inverted “T” cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad pointing device 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US dollar and Euro symbol keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth, volume up and down Media keys: Play/pause, stop, previous, next |
| Software | Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity1, eRecovery, eSettings Management) Acer Arcade™ Deluxe1 featuring Cinema, Album, Music, HomeMedia Acer Crystal Eye1 Acer GridVista™ Acer Launch Manager Acer GameZone1 Acer Video Conference Manager1 Adobe® Reader® McAfee® Internet Security Suite NTI Media Maker™ Microsoft® Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial |
| Options and Items | Acer Xpress VoIP phone and Acer Video Conference Manager pack 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive |
Thursday, 17 November 2011
DELL Inspiron N4050 Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver
FOR Windows XP Driver follow this LINK
LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8111E-VB Gigabit Ethernet Controller, RTL8105E-VB 10/100 Ethernet Controller
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7)
MEI:
Intel Management Interface
Downlod (Vista, XP and 7)
GRAPHIC/VGA:
1. Ati Radeon HD6470 Driver
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7)
2. Ati Radeon HD6450 Driver
Download (vista and windows 7 32-bit)
Download (Windows 7)
3. Intel HD Graphic
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7 32-bit)
Download (windows 7 64-bit)
MODEM:
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem
Download (xp, vista and 7 32-bit) - modem diagnostic tools
APS:
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor:
Download (vista and 7)
Download (xp vista 7and 7 64-bit) - modem diagnostic tools
Download (Windows 7 32-bit)
Download (Windows 7-64bit)
BLUETOOTH:
Dell Wireless 1701 Bluetooth v3.0+HS
Download (vista and windows 7)
WIRELESS:
Dell Wireless 1701 802.11 b/g/n, Wireless WLAN 1501 Half Mini-Card
Download (vista and windows 7)
AUDIO:
IDT High definition Audio Driver
Download (Windows XP Vista and 7)
LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8111E-VB Gigabit Ethernet Controller, RTL8105E-VB 10/100 Ethernet Controller
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7)
MEI:
Intel Management Interface
Downlod (Vista, XP and 7)
GRAPHIC/VGA:
1. Ati Radeon HD6470 Driver
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7)
2. Ati Radeon HD6450 Driver
Download (vista and windows 7 32-bit)
Download (Windows 7)
3. Intel HD Graphic
Download (vista)
Download (windows 7 32-bit)
Download (windows 7 64-bit)
MODEM:
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem
Download (xp, vista and 7 32-bit) - modem diagnostic tools
APS:
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor:
Download (vista and 7)
Download (xp vista 7and 7 64-bit) - modem diagnostic tools
Download (Windows 7 32-bit)
Download (Windows 7-64bit)
BLUETOOTH:
Dell Wireless 1701 Bluetooth v3.0+HS
Download (vista and windows 7)
WIRELESS:
Dell Wireless 1701 802.11 b/g/n, Wireless WLAN 1501 Half Mini-Card
Download (vista and windows 7)
AUDIO:
IDT High definition Audio Driver
Download (Windows XP Vista and 7)
DELL Inspiron N4050 Windows XP Driver
Update 1: may 18 2013
Dead link updated, more drivers directly from DELL added.
CHIPSET:
Intel Chipset Driver version 9.2.0.1015
Download
MEI
Intel (R) Management Engine Interface
Download
AUDIO:
IDT 92HD87B1 High Definition Audio Driver
Download
GRAPHIC:
Intel HD Graphic Driver
Download
ATI Radeon HD6470M
APPLICATION
Dell QuickSet, v.10.09.25, A00
Download
WIRELESS:
DELL (Broadcom) Wireless 1701 802.11b/g/n Driver
Download
ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8111E-VB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Download
CARD READER:
Realtek RTS5138 Card Reader Driver
Download
MODEM:
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem
Download
VIDEO
Dell Digital TV Receiver DVBT-01, v.4.2.10.27180, A02
Download
BLUETOOTH:
Wireless 1701 Bluetooth v3.0+HS
Download
Dead link updated, more drivers directly from DELL added.
CHIPSET:
Intel Chipset Driver version 9.2.0.1015
Download
MEI
Intel (R) Management Engine Interface
Download
AUDIO:
IDT 92HD87B1 High Definition Audio Driver
Download
GRAPHIC:
Intel HD Graphic Driver
Download
ATI Radeon HD6470M
This one is a problem where the are no drivers yet compatible with this devices, even after the installation you will get one driver not installed in the device manager. The hardware ID for this model is: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6760&SUBSYS_05031028. As for now, the only best suggestion i can give is using mod tools and i can't confirm it will installed correctly. you can also try for 6970M.
APPLICATION
Dell QuickSet, v.10.09.25, A00
Download
WIRELESS:
DELL (Broadcom) Wireless 1701 802.11b/g/n Driver
Download
ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8111E-VB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Download
CARD READER:
Realtek RTS5138 Card Reader Driver
Download
MODEM:
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem
Download
VIDEO
Dell Digital TV Receiver DVBT-01, v.4.2.10.27180, A02
Download
BLUETOOTH:
Wireless 1701 Bluetooth v3.0+HS
Download
EXTRA NOTES:
1. Chipset The driver compatible with both winddows Xp and Windows 7.
2. Dell QuickSet Application is a hotkey driver software, but this features only applicable for windows vista and windows 7.
ETHERNET INSTALLATION:
If automatic installation stop, or no installation after extracting the file.
1. Download the driver and extract it (using winrar).
2. Remember where you extract it .
3. Click START and select RUN, type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.
4. A device manager will open, right click on the network marked with yellow and select UPDATE DRIVER.
5. Driver Update wizard will appear, select no if it asked to connect to the internet. NEXT.
6. Select ADVANCE, click browse and browse to the driver folder you extracted earlier and continue with on screen instruction.
(if not working)
7. On step 6 don;t select browse but select the last option "DONT SEARCH, I WILL CHOOSE THE DRIVER TO INSTALL"
8. Select have disk and browse to the folder we extracted earlier. Then select Netrtle.inf, OK and continue with on-screen instruction.
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Compaq Presario F730EE Windows XP Driver
Description:
Please Install according to order:
Before installing the driver i strongly recommend to install the netframework:
Net Framework:
Download
Chipset - From Nvidia
Nvidia nForce 630a - Windows XP/2000
Version: 14.10 Release Date: May 3rd, 2007
Download
Chipset Driver - From HP
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver (C51/MCP51)
Version 8.61A 60.53MB
Download
Graphic/VGA
nVIDIA GeForce 7000M Video Adapter
NVIDIA 32-bit ForceWare GeForce Go 156.55 Download
NVIDIA 64-bit ForceWare GeForce Go 156.55 Download
Wireless
(2 drivers, choose 1 base on your specification)
Broadcom Wireless Driver (sp37950.exe)
Version 6.20E 6.98MB
Download
Atheros 2011 Wlan Driver for XP, Vista and 7
Version 9.20 89MB
Download
Audio/Sound
Before installing audio driver, you need to install MS-UAA frist and restart.
1. MS UAA(required with a reboot before installing audio):
Download
Then Install the audio
Conexant SmartAudio 221:
Download
Install the audio driver and ignore if there is an error.
1. Click on Start and select Run. 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".
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.
Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.
Input
HP Quick Launch Button
Download
Touchpad
Synaptics Touchpad
Version:10.0.13.2, 24.26M
Download
Card Reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card reader Driver:
R5C832/843 RICOH Controller
Download
Lan/Ethernet
Installed with chipset installation.
Modem:
Conextant Modem Driver
Download (sp33742)
or
Download (sp37817)
(if direct install failed, install using the same method as audio installation)
Please Install according to order:
Before installing the driver i strongly recommend to install the netframework:
Net Framework:
Download
Chipset - From Nvidia
Nvidia nForce 630a - Windows XP/2000
Version: 14.10 Release Date: May 3rd, 2007
Download
Chipset Driver - From HP
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver (C51/MCP51)
Version 8.61A 60.53MB
Download
Graphic/VGA
nVIDIA GeForce 7000M Video Adapter
NVIDIA 32-bit ForceWare GeForce Go 156.55 Download
NVIDIA 64-bit ForceWare GeForce Go 156.55 Download
Wireless
(2 drivers, choose 1 base on your specification)
Broadcom Wireless Driver (sp37950.exe)
Version 6.20E 6.98MB
Download
Atheros 2011 Wlan Driver for XP, Vista and 7
Version 9.20 89MB
Download
Audio/Sound
Before installing audio driver, you need to install MS-UAA frist and restart.
1. MS UAA(required with a reboot before installing audio):
Download
Then Install the audio
Conexant SmartAudio 221:
Download
Install the audio driver and ignore if there is an error.
1. Click on Start and select Run. 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".
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.
Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.
Input
HP Quick Launch Button
Download
Touchpad
Synaptics Touchpad
Version:10.0.13.2, 24.26M
Download
Card Reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card reader Driver:
R5C832/843 RICOH Controller
Download
Lan/Ethernet
Installed with chipset installation.
Modem:
Conextant Modem Driver
Download (sp33742)
or
Download (sp37817)
(if direct install failed, install using the same method as audio installation)
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Updates
Apologies for not posting anything recently. I have been very busy with the start of the new university year. Since things have calmed down a bit now, I have found time to tidy up the Freeware page on this blog, as well as adding a few Linux applications to the list.
If you would like to share your favourite freeware packages with your fellow readers, feel free to add a comment to this post with a link to the web site for the software.
If you would like to share your favourite freeware packages with your fellow readers, feel free to add a comment to this post with a link to the web site for the software.
Thursday, 1 September 2011
LibreOffice 3.4
I have featured OpenOffice.org on this blog a few times in the past. It is a free office suite featuring a word processor, a spreadsheet program, and a presentation maker. Until recently the software was produced by Oracle Corporation, but fears that they would cease to support the project or stop it being open-source resulted in many of the programmers setting up their own project: LibreOffice.LibreOffice is a fork of OpenOffice.org (now produced by Apache Software Foundation), so users of the latter will make an easy transition to the former. The application names have been carried over: Writer is the word processor; Calc for spreadsheets; Impress for presentations; and so on. Furthermore, the look and feel of the packages has changed little.
Version 3.4 of LibreOffice offers many improvements on version 3.3. There is much better memory management and less of a reliance on Java. Calc is more compatible with Microsoft Excel. But the most improved application is Impress, which flies along compared to the old version.
The continuing development of LibreOffice seems assured, whereas OpenOffice,org appears to be in limbo. For that reason LibreOffice is now my office suite of choice and I would recommend users of OpenOffice.org switch over to its latest version.
Friday, 24 June 2011
What is that character called?
If you look around your keyboard, you will notice a number of keys with characters on that you may not know the name of. In this post I will tell you the most common names for those esoteric characters. I am only looking at those characters that appear on my UK qwerty keyboard. I will explore those special characters and symbols that don't appear on the keyboard in future posts.¬
This is called 'not' and is most commonly used in propositional logic and mathematics. It may not appear on all keyboards.
¦ and |
'Vertical bar' or 'pipe' is used in mathematics and computer programming. It can be 'broken' or 'unbroken' as shown.
^
'Caret' a.k.a 'hat', 'wedge' and 'chevron' is used in mathematics, logic, computing and to indicate ordinals in Italian.
~
'Tilde' is used in a variety of ways, such as indicating an approximation as well as the usual suspects: mathematics, logic and computing.
Friday, 20 May 2011
Recent freeware releases
It has been some time since I last posted on this blog. In that time there have been a number of major new software releases. These include version 4 of the Firefox web browser, version 11.04 of the Ubuntu family of Linux operating systems, and version 4.8 of the XFCE desktop environment for Linux.
Firefox v4
The latest version of this web browser sports a new look, more similar to that of Google Chrome. According to Mozilla the latest Firefox is much faster than previous version, making better use of the graphical processing unit to lessen the load on the computer's CPU. I have been running the Linux version (which doesn't have the fancy new look) for a couple of weeks and it does indeed seem to be quicker.
Ubuntu v11.04
Codenamed Natty Narwhal, version 11.04 of this Linux operating system makes use of a new default shell interface called Unity rather than the GNOME shell. This move has annoyed some users and according to some reviews the release has a number of bugs. This may induce some Ubuntu users to switch to derivative distributions: the Kubuntu with the KDE interface, Lubuntu with the lightweight LXDE interface, or Xubuntu that uses XFCE desktop environment, all of which are also now version 11.04.
XFCE v4.8
Speaking of XFCE, it has received it's first major upgrade in over two years. This is my desktop environment of choice and I looked forward to experiencing the new features including a fancy new panel. While v4.8 still has a few minor bugs, it is still usable.
If you would like to share any other recent free software releases with other readers then feel free to leave a comment with a link.
Firefox v4The latest version of this web browser sports a new look, more similar to that of Google Chrome. According to Mozilla the latest Firefox is much faster than previous version, making better use of the graphical processing unit to lessen the load on the computer's CPU. I have been running the Linux version (which doesn't have the fancy new look) for a couple of weeks and it does indeed seem to be quicker.
Ubuntu v11.04Codenamed Natty Narwhal, version 11.04 of this Linux operating system makes use of a new default shell interface called Unity rather than the GNOME shell. This move has annoyed some users and according to some reviews the release has a number of bugs. This may induce some Ubuntu users to switch to derivative distributions: the Kubuntu with the KDE interface, Lubuntu with the lightweight LXDE interface, or Xubuntu that uses XFCE desktop environment, all of which are also now version 11.04.
XFCE v4.8Speaking of XFCE, it has received it's first major upgrade in over two years. This is my desktop environment of choice and I looked forward to experiencing the new features including a fancy new panel. While v4.8 still has a few minor bugs, it is still usable.
If you would like to share any other recent free software releases with other readers then feel free to leave a comment with a link.
Friday, 1 April 2011
How to compress images in Word and Powerpoint
Inserted images in Word and Powerpoint may appear small, but they are actually stored as their original size unless compressed. This can cause printing to take a long time and needlessly increase file sizes. Thankfully there is a way to compress images in both these applications.
Office 2000, XP and 2003
Open the view menu and select 'Pictures' from the 'Toolbars' sub-menu. The picture toolbar, as shown below, should appear.
Click on the 'Compress pictures' icon (highlighted in orange on the above picture).
This opens the following window.
Select 'Web/Screen' for the highest level of compression, or 'Print' for a lower level. Make sure that 'Apply to' is set to 'All pictures in document', and click 'OK'.
You may then receive the following warning. If you do, click the 'Apply' button.
Office 2007 and 2010
Click on any image to enable 'Picture Tools', and click the 'Format' tab shown below.
Click the 'Compress Pictures' button (highlighted in orange on the above picture), to open the following window.
Select whichever level of compression best suits your purposes. Make sure that 'Apply only to this picture' is not selected, and click the 'OK' button.
Office 2000, XP and 2003
Open the view menu and select 'Pictures' from the 'Toolbars' sub-menu. The picture toolbar, as shown below, should appear.
Click on the 'Compress pictures' icon (highlighted in orange on the above picture).This opens the following window.
Select 'Web/Screen' for the highest level of compression, or 'Print' for a lower level. Make sure that 'Apply to' is set to 'All pictures in document', and click 'OK'.
You may then receive the following warning. If you do, click the 'Apply' button.
Office 2007 and 2010
Click on any image to enable 'Picture Tools', and click the 'Format' tab shown below.
Click the 'Compress Pictures' button (highlighted in orange on the above picture), to open the following window.
Select whichever level of compression best suits your purposes. Make sure that 'Apply only to this picture' is not selected, and click the 'OK' button.
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Keyboard shortcut of the week: Windows 7 Taskbar
After a long hiatus, keyboard shortcut of the week returns to 'Bloody Computer!' This week, we will look at new features of the Windows 7 taskbar.
You can open any program on the taskbar by holding the Windows key [shown right] and pressing the item number on the taskbar. For example, to open Internet Explorer on the following taskbar you would press Windows Key + 1. The calculator is Windows Key + 2, and so on.
If Internet Explorer is already running, pressing Windows Key + 1 will open that session. To start a new instance of the web browser press Shift + Windows Key + 1.
You can also shift focus to the taskbar using Windows Key + T. You can then use the left and right cursor keys to cycle through the items and press Enter to open them.
You can pin new programs to the taskbar by right-clicking on the icon and selecting 'Pin this program to the taskbar'. Once the icon is pinned, you can drag and drop it anywhere you like on the taskbar.
You can open any program on the taskbar by holding the Windows key [shown right] and pressing the item number on the taskbar. For example, to open Internet Explorer on the following taskbar you would press Windows Key + 1. The calculator is Windows Key + 2, and so on.
If Internet Explorer is already running, pressing Windows Key + 1 will open that session. To start a new instance of the web browser press Shift + Windows Key + 1.
You can also shift focus to the taskbar using Windows Key + T. You can then use the left and right cursor keys to cycle through the items and press Enter to open them.
You can pin new programs to the taskbar by right-clicking on the icon and selecting 'Pin this program to the taskbar'. Once the icon is pinned, you can drag and drop it anywhere you like on the taskbar.
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
How to print two pages per sheet
Cutting down on the amount of paper used in printing not only saves money, but is also more environmentally friendly. Some applications offer the option of printing multiple pages per sheet of paper. In this post I will show you how to print two pages per sheet in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
MS Word
Open the print dialogue from the 'File' menu in older versions of Word, or by clicking the Office Button in newer versions (as shown below).
Simply set 'Pages per sheet' to '2 pages' and click 'OK'.
Adobe Acrobat
Open the print dialogue from the 'File' menu.
Change 'Page Scaling' to 'Multiple pages per sheet' and 'Pages per sheet' to '2'.
OpenOffice
I found no easy way to print two pages per sheet in OpenOffice, but you can save the file as a pdf using the 'Export as PDF' tool in the 'File' menu and then open it in Adobe Acrobat and follow the above instructions.
MS Word
Open the print dialogue from the 'File' menu in older versions of Word, or by clicking the Office Button in newer versions (as shown below).
Simply set 'Pages per sheet' to '2 pages' and click 'OK'.
Adobe Acrobat
Open the print dialogue from the 'File' menu.
Change 'Page Scaling' to 'Multiple pages per sheet' and 'Pages per sheet' to '2'.
OpenOffice
I found no easy way to print two pages per sheet in OpenOffice, but you can save the file as a pdf using the 'Export as PDF' tool in the 'File' menu and then open it in Adobe Acrobat and follow the above instructions.
Friday, 25 February 2011
Tips for searching using Google
The Google search engine syntax offers a number of options for getting better results. You can search for a specific phrase, search only on a particular site, or exclude pages with certain words. You can use the advanced search page to make use of these or you can use these simple rules of syntax in the normal search field or on Google Toolbar.To search for a specific phrase
Simply put the words in quotation marks. For example, "Lady Gaga"
To search on a particular site
Type in the keywords that you wish to sort with 'site:' followed by the address of the web pages that you wish to search. For example, if you wished to search this blog for the word Firefox you would enter firefox site:bloodycomputer.blogspot.com
You can also search particular classes of site. If you enter site:.co.uk football, Google will return only pages on sites that end .co.uk that contain the word football.
To omit pages containing certain words
If you preface a word with - then Google will not list pages that contain that word. For example, if you enter the terms linux -ubuntu, you will get a list of pages that contain the word 'linux' but not the word 'ubuntu'
You can use all of these options in a single search. If you wanted to search the BBC news site for all pages that contain the phrase 'Barrack Obama' but not 'Clinton' then you would enter site:bbc.co.uk/news "barack obama" -clinton
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Link to Bloody Computer!
Even though I redesigned this blog some time ago, I still only offered my old link image rather than use the nice new one that my brother designed for me. I have decided that I should make available some new code for anyone who wished to link to this blog.
Simply paste the following code onto your blog or other website. If you need any help, or advice with this then please leave a comment.
If you wish to use the old 'ransom note' style image click here.
Simply paste the following code onto your blog or other website. If you need any help, or advice with this then please leave a comment.
The link will look like this:
If you wish to use the old 'ransom note' style image click here.
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Where have all my desktop icons gone?
Windows offers the facility to hide all the icons on your desktop. The default option is to show all desktop icons, but this may be switched off either by accident or on purpose. To change this setting simply right-click on the desktop and a menu will appear.
On Windows XP you need to open up the 'Arrange icons by' sub-menu and then either tick or untick 'Show Desktop Icons'.
On Windows Vista and 7 the option is available in the 'View' menu.
On Windows XP you need to open up the 'Arrange icons by' sub-menu and then either tick or untick 'Show Desktop Icons'.
On Windows Vista and 7 the option is available in the 'View' menu.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Dropbox: Internet File Storage
There are a number of sites that offer you storage space to back up or share your files over the Internet. Many of them have a limit on the size of file that can be stored, but this is not the case with Dropbox. Dropbox offers 2gb of storage space for free. This capacity can be increased if you upgrade to one of the payment options.Dropbox provide software that enables you to access your storage space as if it were a drive on your computer. This software is available for Windows, OSX, Linux and a variety of mobile devices. Alternatively you can use the Dropbox web site to upload and download files.
Files can be placed in a 'Public' folder so that other Dropbox users may access them, or they can be stored in your private area, in which you can create new folders. Dropbox also records any activity on your account. Just follow the simple registration procedure and you will have enough space to back up your essential files.