DELL Vostro 3450 Drivers

CHIPSET:

1. Intel Chief River HM77/QS77 Chipset
version 9.3.0.1021  2MB
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 2008
Download

2. Intel Huron River (HM67), v.9.2.0.1015, A00
Version 9.2.0.1015
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download

STORAGE
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
v.10.1.2.1004, A01
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download
Donwload (win 8 32-bit)
Download (win 8 64-bit)

CPU
Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor Software,
v.2.1.23.0, A01
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
 Download

MEI
Intel MEI driver (Intel Management Interface)
Version 7.1.21.1134
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Download

USB 3.0 DRIVER
Renesas USB3.0 Host Controller
Version 2.0.30.0
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download
(Windows 8: USB 3.0 driver not needed, automatically installed)

CARD READER
Realtek RTS5128 Card Reader,
v.6.1.7600.30127, A01
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download 
Download (win 8)

AUDIO
Realtek ALC272 Audio, ALC269 HD Audio, ALC269Q-GR Audio
Compatibility:
Windows XP:5.10.0.6267  Windows VistaW7:6.0.1.6267 : Download
Windows 8 : 6.0.1.6662 : Download

MODEM
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem, 
v.MdmDiag64_1.0.28.0, A01/v.MdmDiag32_1.0.28.0, A01
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download
So far no update or report for win 8 drivers, so i left it empty for now. If it didn't installed automatically do let me know.

FINGEPRINT
Validity VFS300 Fingerprint Sensor, Sensor (VFS5011),
v.4.3.33.0, A00
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download

GRAPHIC/VGA:
There are 4 available graphic driver, choose base on your specs

1. Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000,
win vista/7 v.8.15.10.2345, A05, win xp ver 14.51.5_5412
Download (win xp 32-bit)
Download (win xp 64-bit)
Download (win vista/7 32-bit)
Download (win vista/7 64-bit)
Download (win 8 32-bit) 
Download (win 8 64-bit)

2. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Download (xp 32-bit)
Download (xp 64-bit)
Download (win vista/7 32-bit)
Download (win vista/7 64-bit)

3.  AMD Radeon™  Drivers :
AMD Radeon HD 6630M (Whistler-LP), AMD Radeon HD6470M (ATI Vancouver Video),
v.8.840.7.3000, A04 / Windows 8 : 9.000.0.0000
Download (windows XP 32-bit)
Download (windows XP 63-bit)
Download (Windows 7, Vista 32-bit)
Download (Windows 7, Vista 64-bit)
Download (windows 7)
Download (windows 8)

4. AMD HD GRAPHIC:
AMD Radeon HD 7450M/ AMD Radeon HD 7650M
8.840.7.9000
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download 
Download (windows  8 32-bit)
Download (windows  8 64-bit)

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TOUCHPAD
Synaptics Synaptics TouchPad,
v.15.3.2.1, A02
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download
latest Drivers and Windows 8 drivers: http://www.synaptics.com/resources/drivers

LAN/ETHERNET
Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
v048.0823.2011,A03
Download (win xp)
Download (vista)
Download (win 7)
Latest drivers and WINDOWS 8 Driver can be downloaded here:
http://www.realtek.com/downloads/.........

SENSOR
ST Microelectronics DE351DL Motion Sensor,
v.1.00.00.13, A00, win 8 ver 2.2.2.10
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download
Download (windows 8)

DELL QUICKSET:
DELL Quickset Application
version 11.0.24
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Download

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What is Unknown Devices and How to Fix it

INTRODUCTION:
Base on my experience troubleshooting computers, sometimes the computer system (windows) unable to detect the hardware changes whenever we plug in storage (like thumb drive, memory card, etc). Or after installing all drivers there are still driver missing which listed as "unknown device" in device manager.
So here i would like to share my experience how to solve this problem because there are many reason why your computers get the unknown device problem.

IF you have the error and prompt with " Disk management console view is not up to date" whenever you insert memory card or usb drive you can refer my tutorial here:
http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2010/12/disk-management-console-view-is-not-up.html


CONTENT:

1. Unknown device - in device manager
Devices that detected as unknown device after installing windows.

2. Unknown device - USB storage and New Hardware
Unknown device appear after inserting USB storage such as thumdrive into the USB slot or other computer port.

Note: to open device manager click START and on the serach box type DEVMGMT.MSC and press ENTER. In windows 8 right click on lower left corner at the power user start button and select device manager.

1 - UNKNOWN DEVICE - IN DEVICE MANAGER
You will see picture like this.

 

 NOTE:
The solution is step by step process, which is say A didn't work, so move to solution B.
If you didn't find unknown device and there's no hardware detected after insert the USB device into the USB slot, click VIEW in device manager and select SHOW HIDDEN DEVICE.

1A: INSTALL AND UNISTALL
1. Right click on the unknown device. Select uninstall. It will disappear from the list.
2. Right lcik again on any device there and select scan for hardware changes.
3. A new hardware found displayed and select automatically install driver.

1B: IDENTIFYING THE UNKNOWN DEVICE AND GET THE APPROPRIATE DRIVER.
1. To identify what is the unknown device, first we must get the hardware ID.
2. To get the hardware ID you can read my tutorial here:
     http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-check-hardware-id.html
3. After you get the hardware ID refer to the list below:

ACPI\HPQ0006
ACPI\HPQ0007
HP Quicklaunch Button : Download link -  SP45058

ACPI/HPQ0004
HP Hard Driver Smart Protection Download link - SP45501

ACPI\ENE0100
ENE CIR Reciever (Infrared) Download link - sp45308

ACPI\AWY0001\2&DABA3FF&0
Away Mode Driver Download link - http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_winxp_15.26.html
or: http://data.versiontracker.com/drivers/manual/msi/AMDAway_MB.zip

ACPI\VEN_HPQ&DEV_6001
HP Wireless Button Driver : Download link : sp58720
If you cannot enable f12 function use this driver: sp59199



ACPI\IFX0102
Ifineon trusted module: Download link 

USB\VID_138A&PID_003D&REV_0104
Validity Fingerprint sensor driver : Download link

My hardware ID is not listed here, what to do?
-post your hardware ID here and i will recommend the compatible driver for you.
Another trick: Google the hardware ID and you will get the information about the device and drivers.

2. USB STORAGE AND NEW HARDWARE.

This section will discuss the problem with USB drive such as thumb drive and memory card which detected as unknow device.

SECTION 2A:
1. First thing to do is similar with previous post section 1A.
2. Try to plug the USB into other port.
3. If still didn't work try the USB on other computer, if still detected as unknow means there are problem with the hardware. It may refer to faulty hardware.
4. If it work on other computer and not yours, maybe you are missing USB driver/OS patch/upgrade/fix which you can download from your computer manufacture site.

SECTION 2B:
1. Open drive management by click start and type DRVMGMT.MSC and press ENTER.
2. Look at the drive listed and see if the disk is detected. If not means there are problem your your hardware. Test it with other computer and if detected on other computer you must try with different usb slot on your computer.
3. For memory card make sure you computer can support the size of the card, example some computer only can read up to 2GB memory reader, and unable to detect or read higher than that.
4. Malware and virus maybe one of the cause but it never happen to me and no report from users about this.

EXPERT MODE:

Generally speaking, people who like computers love to try anything to fix and test.

I always have multiple OS in my computers and normally if i have problem with USB detected as unknown i will test it on Ubuntu or other linux distribution such as linux mint. (I always change my linux OS). If you have Mac OS it will not detect storage in FAT and NTFS.
If my linux can read it, i backup the file and reformat the USB. So far there is only 2 result i got, if it detected reformat than when i plug in windows OS no more unknown and the USB work perfectly. If it not detected in LINUX mean it is hardware Faulty.

If you have suggestion to improve this post I'm really happy to hear it.
Comments and feedback are most welcome.

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HP Pavilion dv6-6016tx Windows 8 Drivers

 HP Pavilion dv6-6016tx also known as HP Pavilion dv6-6016tx Entertainment Notebook PC is one of the HP pavilion DV6 series. It use intel chipset and AMD drivers. There are DV6 model which HP release official windows 8 drivers for it, but this model isn't one of them. The good news is most of the hardware is similar to the one that already tested by Hp so theoretically it will work. The drivers also tested by few users who reported which drivers work for them.

Note that if the driver not labeled with windows 8 32 bit or 64 -bit mean it is compatible with both architecture. 
Some drivers like Wireless have more than one drivers, so you have to choose base on the laptop specification. If you didn't know which to install test which work for you. Installing wrong wireless driver wont harm your system, but make sure to uninstall previous wireless driver from control panel before continue to test with another wireless Driver.

It is a common problem with Hp model which use ATI a.k.a AMD(current name) Graphic driver wont install even it is officially released by HP. So here i put other5 alternative drivers in case the first driver didn't work.

Recommended Operating system, base on the specs this model is suitable to use with:
-Windows 7 64-bit
-Windows 8 64-bit

Recommended upgrade:
-Replace current HDD with solid state drive.
-Upgrade RAM to 8GB

CHIPSET:
Install all 3 drivers : Chipset, MEI and storage.

1. Chipset
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset FamilyVersion 9.3.0.1021, 2.38MB
Download : sp55095
or
Intel HM77 Express Chipset LPC Controller
version 9.3.1021 2,5MB
Download : sp58865

2. MEI
Intel Management Interface
version 8.1.0.1281  , 56.38MB
Download: sp59050.exe 

3. STORAGE
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Version: 11.5.4.1001  8.71MB
Download : sp58867


GRAPHIC

1.. AMD High Definition Graphic Drivers
Version 9.0.0.0 297MB (windows 8 64-bit)
Download: sp59850.exe

supported GPU:
Intel Display Audio
Intel HD Graphics Family
Radeon HD 7590
Radeon HD 6490M
Radeon HD 6770M
Radeon HD 7470M
Radeon HD 7690M XT

Alternative for AMD Graphic Drivers
You can also use this driver from lewchat's lab which reported worked especially for model with switchable graphic ; such as HP envy and Hp pavilion.
Download page: http://leshcatlabs.net/index.php

or get the latest catalyst from AMD : catalyst 31.1
You can also try the previous version of catalyst:
12.10 and 11.12


2. Intel HD Graphic Drivers
Normally The driver from Hp already contain drivers for Intel HD graphic, but in case it didn't install it you can use this drivers.
Version 9.17.10.2857  136.34MB
Download: sp59742

CARD  READER
Realtek RTS5101/RTS5111/RTS5116 Card Reader Driver
version  6.2.8400.28124  11MB (all Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 32 and 64 bit)
Download : sp58970
or From realtek site: Download


LAN/ETHERNET
Realtek PCI-E 8168/81111 Driver
Version  8.2.612.2012  5.83MB
Download : sp58420.exe
or from realtek website:
Download : Download link
(select the latest driver version available on the download page)


AUDIO
There are 2 version available and you can test w3hich work best for you model.

1. IDT High Definition Audio Codec
Version 6.10.6425.0 43.27MB
Donwload: sp59154

2. IDT High Definition Audio Codec
Version 6.10.6418.042.95MB
Download : sp57966


WIRELESS:
There are 4 applicable wireless Driver, choose base onyour specs or test which work for you. Installing wrong driver wont harm your system.

Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version 6.30.59.49 ,  24.49MB
Download : sp58848

Intel Wireless Driver
version 15.3.50.2  157.64MB
Download : sp59925

Ralink Wireless LAN Adapter Driver
Version 5.0.5.0  31.88MB
Download : sp59525

Atheros (Qualcom) A9000 Series Wireless Drivers
Version 1.0.0.0 31MB
Download : sp59336 


TOUCHPAD
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version 16.2.15.0 135.98MB
Download : sp59085

USB DRIVER 3.0
Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver
Windows 8 automaticvally installed this driver along with windows 8 installation.
you can also get latest version of it here: https://downloadcenter.intel.com
and serach with this keyword on the serach box "USB3.0_allOS_2.1.28.1_PV.exe"


WEBCAM:
Cyberlink Youcam Software
Version : 3.5.4.5527  197MB
Note: Windows 8 automatically install the generic CAM driver and this software allow you to use the CAM by running the Youcam apps.
Download : sp58600

FINGERPRINT
Validity Fingerprint Driver
Version 4.4.232.0
Download : sp58834
or
version 4.4.234.0
Download : sp58900


BLUETOOTH:
There are 2 available bluetooth drivers, choose base on your specs:

1. Intel Bluetooth Driver
Version 2.6  76.22 MB
Download : sp59207 

2. Broadcom Bluetooth Software Driver
Version12.0.0.2100  163.75MB
Download : sp59021

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SOFTWARE AND UTILITIES

HP QuickLaunch button
version 3.0.5 (3.00 A5) 7.51MB
Download : sp58626 

HP SimplePass Identity Protection 2011 Software
Version: 6.0.100.257 , 66.2MB
Download : sp59664

HP 3D DriveGuard
Version: 4.2.9.1 9.47MB
Download : sp59213

HP Power Manager Utility Software
Version 1.40 6MB
Download : sp56215

HP Framework
version 4.6.10.1 7MB
Download : sp59202

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Product Number LQ457PA
Microprocessor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-2410M
Microprocessor Cache 3 MB L3 cache
Memory 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
-Memory Max Upgradeable to 8 GB DDR3
Video Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6490M (1 GB DDR5)
Display 15.6" High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display (1366 x 768)
Hard Drive 500 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
Multimedia Drive LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Network Card Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth wireless networking 802.11 b/g/n
Sound Beats sound system
Keyboard 101 key compatible, Notebook keyboard with home roll keys, Full size island-style keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
Pointing Device TouchPad supporting Multi-Touch gestures and On/Off button
PC Card Slots Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital cards, Multimedia cards

External Ports

• 1 VGA 2 headphone-out 
• 1 microphone-in 
• 2 USB 2.0 
• 2 USB 3.0 
• 1 RJ45 Dimensions 37.8 x 24.68 x 3.11 cm 

Weight Starting at 2.63 kg Power 90W AC Power Adapter 6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone (High Definition low-light)

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HP Pavilion DV6 Windows 8 Driver

This drivers refer to :
HP Pavilion DV6-xxxx , I need to clarify this to avoid confusion with HP pavilion DV6xxx series. The difference is the dash "-" sign.

This model, HP pavilion DV6-xxxx is not yet tested by HP with windows 8 so there are no official windows 8 drivers released for this model. Here, i listed the drivers base on my research and it's specification. Do let me know if there are problems with the drivers.

Note: Install according to order given below.

CHIPSET:
Install all 3 drivers : Chipset, MEI and storage.

1. Chipset
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset FamilyVersion 9.3.0.1021, 2.38MB
Download : sp55095

or

Chipset
Intel HM77 Express Chipset LPC Controller
version 9.3.1021 2,5MB
Download : sp58865

2. MEI
Intel Management Interface
version 8.1.0.1281  , 56.38MB
Download: sp59050.exe 

3. STORAGE
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Version: 11.5.4.1001  8.71MB
Download : sp58867


GRAPHIC
There are 2 main drivers which is NVIDIA and AMD (ATI) drivers. While the essential drivers was Intel HD 3000 Graphic. Nvidia and intel wouldn't be roblem since you can directly download it from the manufacture site. The common problem normally happen to AMD graphic chip.

1. AMD High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver (32 and 64 bit)
Version: 9.0.0.0 ,  299.1MB (windows 8 32 and 64 - bit)
Download: sp59147

supported GPU:
Radeon HD 6470
Radeon HD 7450M  or


2. AMD High Definition Graphic Drivers
Version 9.0.0.0 297MB (windows 8 64-bit)
Download: sp59850.exe

supported GPU:
Intel Display Audio
Intel HD Graphics Family
Radeon HD 7590
Radeon HD 6490M
Radeon HD 6770M
Radeon HD 7470M
Radeon HD 7690M XT

Alternative for AMD Graphic Drivers
You can also use this driver from lewchat's lab which reported worked especially for model with switchable graphic ; such as HP envy and Hp pavilion.
Download page: http://leshcatlabs.net/index.php

or get the latest catalyst from AMD : catalyst 31.1
You can also try the previous version of catalyst:
12.10 and 11.12


3. Nvidia Graphic Driver
Nvidia GT630 M and GT 650M
version 9.18.13.614  291.99MB
Download: sp59787

Or from nvidia website:
Drivers for 32-bit
Drivers for 64-bit

4. Intel HD Graphic Drivers
Version 9.17.10.2857  136.34MB
Download: sp59742

CARD  READER
Realtek RTS5101/RTS5111/RTS5116 Card Reader Driver
version  6.2.8400.28124  11MB (all Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 32 and 64 bit)
Donwload : sp58970

or From realtek site: 
(you will be redirected to realtek official download page, i recomend to download the latest drivers available)
Download


LAN/ETHERNET
Realtek PCI-E 8168/81111 Driver
Version  8.2.612.2012  5.83MB
Donwload : sp58420.exe

or from realtek website:
Download : Download link
(select the latest driver version available on the download page)


AUDIO
There are 2 version available and you can test w3hich work best for you model.

1. IDT High Definition Audio Codec
Version 6.10.6425.0 43.27MB
Donwload: sp59154

2. IDT High Definition Audio Codec
Version 6.10.6418.042.95MB
Download : sp57966


WIRELESS:

Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version 6.30.59.49 ,  24.49MB
Download : sp58848

Intel Wireless Driver
version 15.3.50.2  157.64MB
Download : sp59925

Ralink Wireless LAN Adapter Driver
Version 5.0.5.0  31.88MB
Download : sp59525

Atheros (Qualcom) A9000 Series Wireless Drivers
Version 1.0.0.0 31MB
Download : sp59336 

supported device:
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 1000
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 1030
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6200 AGN


TOUCHPAD
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version 16.2.15.0 135.98MB
Download : sp59085

USB DRIVER 3.0
Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver
Windows 8 automaticvally installed this driver along with windows 8 installation.
you can also get latest version of it here: https://downloadcenter.intel.com
and serach with this keyword on the serach box "USB3.0_allOS_2.1.28.1_PV.exe"


WEBCAM:
Cyberlink Youcam Software
Version : 3.5.4.5527  197MB
Note: Windows 8 automatically install the generic CAM driver and this software allow you to use the CAM by running the Youcam apps.
Download : sp58600

FINGERPRINT
Validity Fingerprint Driver
Version 4.4.232.0
Download : sp58834

or
version 4.4.234.0
Download : sp58900


BLUETOOTH:
There are 2 available bluetooth drivers, choose base on your specs:

1. Intel Bluetooth Driver
Version 2.6  76.22 MB
Download : sp59207 

2. Broadcom Bluetooth Software Driver
Version12.0.0.2100  163.75MB
Download : sp59021

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SOFTWARE AND UTILITIES

HP QuickLaunch button
version 3.0.5 (3.00 A5) 7.51MB
Download : sp58626 

HP SimplePass Identity Protection 2011 Software
Version: 6.0.100.257 , 66.2MB
Download : sp59664

HP 3D DriveGuard
Version: 4.2.9.1 9.47MB
Download : sp59213

HP Power Manager Utility Software
Version 1.40 6MB
Download : sp56215

HP Framework
version 4.6.10.1 7MB
Download : sp59202

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NEC PC-LW900DD DRIVERS

NEC PC-LW900DD is one of the nec product which most of the support is in the Japanese website. Due to request on my Facebook page I'd made some research to find  information and drivers for this model.

Note:
INSTALL according to order given.
I do not own nor upload this files, I only share the download link from the net.

CHIPSET:
AMD INF Installation for chipset.
(please install this driver before others)
Version: 12.3
Download (Windows XP)
Download (Windows Vista/ Windows 7))

GRAPHIC:
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series
Version: 6.14.10.6451
Download

Instruction
For windows XP download and install directly.
for win vista and 7:
1. Download and extract file.
2. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.
3. look for Graphic adapter or controller marked with yellow --or standard vga
4. Right click and select update driver. Select 2nd Option.
5.  select browse and point to the extracted driver folder. continue with on screen instruction untill installation finish.



SOUND:
ADI Soundmax Drivers.
There are 3 drivers released by NEC which match the LW900DD hardware ID. I recommend to install the first drivers.

1. AUDIO :  17,436,672
ftp://ftp.nec-computers.com/6929680000/SoundMax_ATI_FULL.exe


2. AUDIO 10/01/2003,   1/12/2011 8:35:32 PM    1,202,755
ftp://ftp.nec-computers.com/6929650000/SoundMax_ATI.exe

3. AUDIO  10/01/2003,4/6/2011 7:44:59 PM    1,076,544
ftp://ftp.nec-computers.com/6949220000/SoundMax_ATI_lgd.exe

Sometimes for windows XP, some model require MS-UAA patch before installing the audio drivers. You can download MS_UAA from here. But i think this model doesn't need this patch. If you do install this patch, restart before installing audio.

For windows Vista and windows 7, There are no official driver release for this model. But using the same drivers as windows XP, you can install the drivers by using this method(WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS VISTA) (just follow the tutorial by using the driver here and do not use the driver on the tutorial page.



WIRELESS:
Atheros AR5006
Download (win xp)
Download (windows 7)


MODEM:
Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
Version: 2.1.51 , 1.5MB
Download
For windows Vista and Windows 7 install using the same method to install audio.

LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek LAN Drivers version 5.641.209.2006
Download or Download (windows xp vista and 7)
-please choose the operating system in the download page-

or you can use this driver for win XP only:
Download (win xp)

Installation:
1. Download and extract file.
2. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.
3. look for network controller marked with yellow.
4. Right click and select update driver. Select 2nd Option.
5.  select browse and point to the extracted driver folder. continue with on screen instruction untill installation finish.


CARD READER:
Ricoh Multimedia card reader Driver RC58X
Download (windows XP and vista)
Download (Windows 7)

If you have any problems, leave your question and suggestion in the comment section below.
   

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Compaq Presario CQ42-359TU Drivers

 Hp officially release windows XP and Windows 7 drivers for this model. Here is the re-compose that i make adjustment to the drivers list:

1. Drivers that listed in windows 7 but not in windows XP:
- Broadcom bluetooth
- Broadcom Wireless
-Quick Launch Button

2. No webcam driver@software available so i added from the HP sources.

3. I did not list the BIOS because it is not for end user but for advance user. This step is to make sure end user safety.

4. GRAPHIC - in windows XP you have only 2 driver which izcs AMD and Intel graphic, while in windows 7 you have 3 including Intel 4 series chipset graphic drivers. To my understanding, there are m,model which use dual graphic, but sometimes for some models the dual graphic only enable in windows 7 and not in windows xp. In this case I'm not certain so i didn't add the Intel 4 series graphic on the list. The driver however available on intel download and support center.

5. Windows XP - Intel matrix storage technology replaced in windows 7 with intel rapic storage technology.

So, i edit the driver entry for both to have similar drivers list for both windows xp and windows 7.


Compaq Presario CQ42-359TUWindows XP Drivers

AUDIO:
Realtek Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-07-30 , Version:5.10.0.6122 A, 85.5M
Download


INTEL CHIPSET AND UTILITIES
There are 4 drivers for Intel chipset and utilities, install all drivers.

1 - Intel Chipset Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-03-29 , Version:9.1.1.1023 A, 2.29M
Download

2 - Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-03-29 , Version:6.0.0.1179 A, 5.36M
Download

3 - Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-03-29 , Version:1.0.1.1002 A, 3.03M
Download

4 - Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-03-29 , Version:8.9.4.1004 A, 21.65M
Download


GRAPHICS

1 - AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
2010-10-29 , Version:8.753.0.0, 178.42M
Download

2 - Intel Video/Graphics Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-03-29 , Version:6.14.10.5189 A, 20.4M
Download


TOUCHPAD
Synaptics TouchPad Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-07-30 , Version:15.0.18.0 A, 38.9M
Download


NETWORK - WIRELESS/WIFI
There are 5 available wireless drivers, choose base on your specification. If you not sure which to install, try which work for and installing wrong wirelesss driver will not harm your system.

1 - Intel Wireless LAN Drivers for Win XP
2011-04-12 , Version:14.0, 14.64M
Download

2 - Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
2011-04-08 , Version:3.1.16.1, 10.28M
Download

3 - Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
2011-03-04 , Version:9.20, 81.94M
Download

4 - Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
2010-07-26 , Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M
Download

5 - Ralink RT3090 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter Driver
2010-07-12 , Version:1.00, 6.73M
Download


BLUETOOTH

1- Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
2011-01-14 , Version:3.0.42.285, 68.25M
Download

2 - Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver
2010-05-03 ver 7 58.43M
Download

NETWORK - LAN/ETHERNET
Realtek NIC Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-07-30 , Version:5.760.503.2010, 5.59M
Download 

CARD READER
Realtek Card Reader Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
2010-03-29 , Version:6.1.7600.30105 A, 7.46M
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Compaq Presario CQ42-359TUWindows 7 Drivers

AUDIO:
Realtek Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-10-29 , Version:6.0.1.6206, 100.67M
Download

INTEL CHIPSET AND UTILITIES

There are 4 drivers for Intel chipset and utilities, install all drivers.

1 - Intel Chipset Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-07-30 , Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3M
Download

2 - Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-01-08 , Version:6.0.0.1179 A, 5.37M
Download

3 - Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-07-30 , Version:1.2.0.1002 A, 1.36M
Download

4 - Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
2010-07-30 , Version:9.6.2.1001 A, 9.69M
Download

GRAPHICS

1 - AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
2011-02-18 , Version:8.771.1.4000, 134.15M
Download

2 - Intel Video/Graphics Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-04-11 , Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 40.04M
Download

3 - Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
2010-08-06 , Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 39.34M
Download

TOUCHPAD

Synaptics TouchPad Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-10-29 , Version:15.1.6.64, 42.09M
Download

NETWORK - WIRELESS/WIFI

There are 5 available wireless drivers, choose base on your specification. If you not sure which to install, try which work for and installing wrong wirelesss driver will not harm your system.

1 - Intel Wireless LAN Drivers for Win 7
2010-11-19 , Version:13.4, 15.0M
Download

2 - Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
2011-04-08 , Version:3.1.16.1, 10.28M
Download

3 - Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
2011-03-04 , Version:9.20, 81.94M
Download

4 - Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
2010-07-26 , Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M
Download

5 - Ralink RT3090 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter Driver
2010-07-12 , Version:1.00, 6.73M
Download

BLUETOOTH

1 - Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
2011-01-14 , Version:3.0.42.285, 68.25M
Download

2 - Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver
2010-08-27 , Version:7, 58.51M
Download

NETWORK - LAN/ETHERNET
Realtek NIC Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-07-30 , Version:5.760.503.2010, 5.59M
Download

CARD READER
Realtek Card Reader Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-07-30 , Version:6.1.7600.30120 A, 8.53M
Download

WEBCAM
Cyberlink Youcam
2009-09-25 Version:2.0.3115 51.15M
Download

TOOLS AND UTILITIES - FOR WINDOWS XP AND WINDOWS 7

Diagnostic
HP System Diagnostics UEFI
2011-02-28 , Version:3.6.1.0, 1.46M
Download

HP Software Framework
2011-02-17 , Version:4.0.108.1, 3.89M
Download

Advanced Format Hard Disk Information Tool
2011-04-08 , Version:1.0, 22.17M
Download 

HP Quick Launch Software
2011-01-24 , Version:2.30, 3.8M
Download(win xp)
Download (win 7)

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Compaq Presario C736TU Windows 7 Drivers

CHIPSETIntel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH9m for Microsoft Windows 7
Download

STORAGE
Intel matrix storage manager:
Download

AUDIO
Conexant CX20549-12 High Definition Audio Driver
Download
If this driver didn't work, we need to do manual installation, leave your comments so i can guide you through the manual installation.

MODEM
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Download

GRAPHIC
Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family Video/Graphics Driver
Download

ALPS Touchpad Driver
Download

Cyberlink YouCam Software
Download

Lightscribe System Software
Download

HP Wireless Assistant
Download (direct)

WIRELESS:
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If you have Intel Wireless:
Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download

If you have Broadcom Wireless:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download

If you have Atheros Wireless
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download
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If you have bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Download


ETHERNET
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Download link

Additional Notes:

Why there are no official driver release for windows 7 for this model?
It is become the HP/Compaq way to tell user what OS you should use with the model you have, so if there are only driver officially for Xp release mean your laptop only can be use with windows XP. However they not directly prohibit you to use other OS, but you will need to contatct them for technical issues such as compatible driver and other setting.

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