Tuesday, 14 January 2014

HP HDX X18 Drivers

Model: HP HDX18
Series : HP HDX X18 Premium Notebook PC, HP HDX X18T Premium Notebook PC
Manufacture: Hewlett Pakard
OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1(32-bit and 64-bit)

1. I already make a post about HP HDX X16 series and  HDX 18X use the same drivers as HDX16.

The difference was there are additional drivers for wireless, which certain model have either broadcom or Intel wireless drivers.

Wireless Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Version 5.60.48.31, 20.67MB
Windows Vista Windows 7  [Windows 8(use automatic updates)]

The rest of the driver are similar to HDX X16, I recommend to to the HDX X16 download page where you can get:
  1. Tools and Utilities:
  2. Bios
  3. Driver Information
  4. Additional Information
  5. External reference
  6. Latest Drivers
HP HDX X16/HDX X18 Download Page

Quick Download Link (drivers only) - For information with download size and others refer to HDX X16 page.

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility For ICH9
Version 9.0.0.1011 A 2.03MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7  (run windows automatic updates for windows 8/8.1)

Audio Driver
IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver
Version:6.10.6225.0 A, 21.46M
Windows Vista   Windows 7  (automatic in windows 8/8.1)
(Windows 8, you can also use the latest drivers provided by HP)

Graphic
NVIDIA GeForce G 105M Graphics Driver Also known as NB9P-GS
Version:8.15.11.8644 A, 176.64M
Windows Vista   Windows 7  Windows /8.1 32-bit Windows 8/8.1 64-bit

Input
HP Quicklaunch Button
Version 6.50.13.1 24.56MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7  Windows 8

TV
HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner
Version 2.1C, 3.61MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7 (Windows 8 - automatic, if not see external reference no 3)

Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version 11.2.0.0 A, 12.1MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7 Windows 8

Wireless:
Intel Pro Wireless
Version13.0  12.08MB
Windows Vista Windows 7  Windows 8

LAN -Ethernet
Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Version 6.208.729.2008 A, 5.02MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7 Windows 8

Card Reader
Jmicron Card Reader Driver
Verison 1.0.20.7 A, 1.06MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8(all OS)

Webcam
Cyberlink Youcam Software
Version 2.0.3115, 51.15MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8

Fingerprint - Driver 
(install before fingerprint software)
Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver
Version 1.3.1.183 A 19.03MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 ( Windows 8 - automatic, if not install windows 7 driver in compatibility mode)

Fingerprint - Software
Digital Persona Fingerprint Reader Software
Version 4.0.1.3749_32 A , 22.16MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 (install win 7 software in compatibility mode for windows 8)

Infrared
ENE CIR Receiver Driver
Version 2.6.0.0 A, 1.02MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 (For windows 8 install windows 7 driver, see external reference no 4)


All these Drivers Applies for the following model:


HP HDX X18-1001XX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1004TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1006TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1008TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1009TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1011TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1012TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1013TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1014TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1015TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1025NR Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1040US Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1044NR Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1056CA Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1140US Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1145DX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1155CA Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1160US Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1201TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1202TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1203TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1301TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1370US Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18-1375DX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18T-1000 CTO Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18T-1100 CTO Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X18T-1200 CTO Premium Notebook PC

Monday, 13 January 2014

HP HDX X16 Drivers

Model: HP HDX16
Series : HP HDX X16 Premium Notebook PC, HP HDX X16T Premium Notebook PC
Manufacture: Hewlett Pakard
OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Others: Also Compatible With HP HDX X18 Series (HDX series have one additional drivers for wireless)

Note:
1. Windows 8 drivers is compatible with windows 8.1
2. Official Release, Hp only release windows 7 and windows 8 drivers for this model. Original build for windows Vista and provide with upgrade for windows 7.
3. Driver Version state only for windows 7, other driver version can be obtain from read-me file on the driver package.
4. There are differences (slight) in driver name and driver list for windows Vista 7 and 8.



Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility For ICH9
Version 9.0.0.1011 A 2.03MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7  (run windows automatic updates for windows 8/8.1)

Audio Driver
IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver
Version:6.10.6225.0 A, 21.46M
Windows Vista   Windows 7  (automatic in windows 8/8.1)
(Windows 8, you can also use the latest drivers provided by HP)

Graphic
NVIDIA GeForce G 105M Graphics Driver Also known as NB9P-GS
Version:8.15.11.8644 A, 176.64M
Windows Vista   Windows 7  Windows /8.1 32-bit Windows 8/8.1 64-bit

Input
HP Quicklaunch Button
Version 6.50.13.1 24.56MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7  Windows 8

TV
HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner
Version 2.1C, 3.61MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7 (Windows 8 - automatic, if not see external reference no 3)

Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version 11.2.0.0 A, 12.1MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7 Windows 8

Wireless:
Intel Pro Wireless
Version13.0  12.08MB
Windows Vista Windows 7  Windows 8

LAN -Ethernet
Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Version 6.208.729.2008 A, 5.02MB
Windows Vista  Windows 7 Windows 8

Card Reader
Jmicron Card Reader Driver
Verison 1.0.20.7 A, 1.06MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8(all OS)

Webcam
Cyberlink Youcam Software
Version 2.0.3115, 51.15MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8

Fingerprint - Driver 
(install before fingerprint software)
Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver
Version 1.3.1.183 A 19.03MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 ( Windows 8 - automatic, if not install windows 7 driver in compatibility mode)

Fingerprint - Software
Digital Persona Fingerprint Reader Software
Version 4.0.1.3749_32 A , 22.16MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 (install win 7 software in compatibility mode for windows 8)

Infrared
ENE CIR Receiver Driver
Version 2.6.0.0 A, 1.02MB
Windows Vista Windows 7 (For windows 8 install windows 7 driver, see external reference no 4)

BIOS

Flashing BIOS may harm your system, you are advised to do this only if you know and understand what are you doing with it.

Do I need BIOS? - BIOS is needed when a system is unstable/doesn't meet a requirements for certain issue. If you are an end user you may ignore this file.

What happen if itry to flash and failed?
It depends, the worst case you cannot turn on your laptop and it wont boot or install any operating system.

HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processor)
Version F32. A, 2.05MB  Download


Tools and Utilities

Utilities is OS independent (unless mentioned), so it is compatible with all operating system.

Lightscribe System Software
Version 1.18.9.1, 11.58MB Download

HP support Assistant
Version 4.4.3, 21.56MB  Download

Motorola SoftStylus
Version 2.2.119.2, 42.73MB Download

HP Advisor
Version 3.2.9652.3188, 67.33MB Download

Recovery Manager Installer Patch for Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade
Version 1.9.5, 375kb Download

HP Wireless Assistant
Version 4.4.6.3, 25.56MB Download

HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protetcion
Version 4.0.3.1 A, 4.63MB Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8

HP MediaSmart Webcam Software
Version 4.0.1.2626 C, 119.16MB Download

Hp Essential Updates for WIndows Vista SP1 (Windows vista only)
Version 7.00 A , 26.5MB Download

Drivers Information external reference:

1. LAN driver is compatible for the following device:
Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family PCI Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Realtek RTL8168/8111 Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC, Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
You can obtain drivers from Realtek from this link.

2. Intel Wireless compatible with the following drivers:
WiFi Link 5300 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Network Connection Intel Wireless WiFi Link 1000

3. TV Tuner automatically Installed, If it didn't Open device manager and select scan for hardware change. Look for Other device (new device found), download and install original windows 7 drivers (link), ignore if error. On device manager, right click on the other device and select update driver, point to C:\Swsetup\SP45817 folder and continue with on screen installation until finish.

4. There are no windows 8 driver for ENE CIR driver for windows 8 release from HP. So you will nee to use windows 7 driver to install them. I failed try installing in compatibility mode. If failed again, install it manually via device manager.

Make sure you already installed windows 7 driver first.

-Open device manager - right click on the CIR driver (or unknown driver) marked with yellow.
select update driver and and point to C:\swsetup\sp41659 and continue with on screen instruction until installation finish.

All these Drivers Applies for the following model:


HP HDX X16-1001XX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1004TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1006TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1008TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1009TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1011TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1012TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1013TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1014TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1015TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1025NR Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1040US Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1044NR Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1056CA Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1140US Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1145DX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1155CA Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1160US Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1201TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1202TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1203TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1301TX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1370US Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16-1375DX Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16T-1000 CTO Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16T-1100 CTO Premium Notebook PC
HP HDX X16T-1200 CTO Premium Notebook PC

HP Wireless Assistant for Windows 8

HP Wireless Assistant for windows 8:
HP Utility normally is OS independent means that it will install on any OS. The most use HP Wireless assistant for windows 8 is:

Version 3.50.12.1
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, (*Windows 8 compatible)
Download link
(If failed change the compatibility mode for windows 7 for both installation and application setting)



Before Upgrade to windows 8
This issue refer to Upgrading windows 7 to windows8 and not fresh Install. Windows 8Uninstall HP Wireless Assistant in windows 7 because there are possibility it will not work in windows 8. The problem is after upgrading you will not able to turn on or off your wireless using HP wireless assistant. If you already upgrade and having problem with wireless assistant you need to change the BIOS.

Changing BIOS Setting To Default To fix HP Wireless Assistant:
To set the BIOS to default you need to restart you laptop and press F10 on the post screen. The F button may differ across model, sometimes you have to press F2, you can see it written at the post screen.


Go to exit and select Load setup default and press enter.

If failed
Shut down laptop
Remove power cable and battery
Press power switch for 30 sec
Attach power
Power up laptop and hit F10
Enter BIOS and set the changes to default

Intel® WiFi Link 5100/5300 Drivers

Compatibility:
Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1

Applies for:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 For Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235
Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 100
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 130
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 For Desktop
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software
Intel® WiFi Link 1000
Intel® WiFi Link 5300 and Intel® WiFi Link 5100 products 

You can download the drivers by :

1. Go to the intel download center: https://downloadcenter.intel.com
2. Select each option base on the picture below:

3. Then click find, you will see many search result appear, so narrow down the result base on the operating system. If you are using windows 8, select windows 8 from the OS menu.

4. Select the driver from the search result. You will redirect to the terms and agreement page before downloading. Download the driver file by agree with the terms and install the driver.

Sunday, 12 January 2014

No sound after Windows Update and Upgrade

Windows updates and Windows upgrade sometimes may mess up with earlier driver configuration for your audio. Updates and Upgrade normally installed a newer driver, update the driver to the latest version that they think best for your system or re-configure the audio configuration and setting. So what to do if this happen?

First Step
Make sure you have installed the audio driver first. You can obtain the driver from the manufacture site. Example, if you have HP laptop you can go to http://h20180.www2.hp.com and select support from the menu. Navigate through each option available to look for your model and download the necessary driver.

What if there are no driver for my audio in the manufacture site?
Post your laptop model in the comment section and I'll give the download link for your audio driver.

I already install audio driver but resulting in error
Normally this refer to compatibility issue, sometimes manufacture only release drivers for certain Operating System. What i would suggest is to look for device update on the hardware manufacture site like Realtek etc. If you need help on this do let me know.

Check your Audio Setting
Make sure you have the right setting for the audio, sometimes windows update made changes to the setting.  For Windows 7 select manage audio device from control panel - hardware and sound, you will see several option and select speaker as default or test which work for you.



Realtek user have the advantage of using the audio setting by using the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Make sure you select the right option for the audio jack.





System Restore - Undo Changes
System restore let you revert back to previous state where the audio is still working. This is the easiest and the best solution to the problems. There are many restore point available to choose so select the date where the audio still working. If you need tutorial on how to perform system restore you can read here.

Why there are no restore point available?
You need to turn on/activate restore point to use it. By default windows already enable this option for C drive. Sometimes if you have optimization software such as tune up utilities , it will disable this option to give you more disk space. Remember that windows reserve some space on C for system restore.

Uninstall Updates
If your audio and sound not working after updates then you need to remove those updates. You can do this by:

1. Click Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Programs, and then, under Programs and Features, clicking View installed updates.

Click the update that you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

 Select updates that you installed which cause the audio not working after the update installation. To see the changes you may need to reboot first.

Uninstall Upgrade
Removing SP1 from Windows 7
  1. Click the Start button Picture of the Start button, click Control Panel, click Programs, and then click Programs and Features.
  2. Click View installed updates.
  3. Click Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB 976932), and then click Uninstall.
    If you don't see Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB 976932) in the list of installed updates, your computer likely came with SP1 already installed, and you can't uninstall the service pack. If the service pack is listed but grayed out, you can't uninstall the service pack.
Remove windows 8.1 on windows 8
There are no option to remove windows 8.1 from windows 8 unless you are using windows media center. You can do this by using system reset (similar with system restore describe above).

Remove windows XP service pack.
Let me clarify that the best Service Pack base on my experience is SP2 which seems the most stable whenever it comes to installing drivers. To remove (downgrade you windows XP service pack you can do it by:
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. Copy and then paste the following command in the Open box, and then press ENTER:
    appwiz.cpl
  3. Click to select the Show Updates check box.
  4. Click Windows XP Service Pack 3, and then click Remove.
  5. Click Finish to restart the computer after the removal process is complete.
If you still have problems with your audio do let me know in the comment section below.

    Sunday, 5 January 2014

    HP 15 Windows 7 and Windows 8 Driver

    Model: HP 15 Notebook PC
    Manufacture: Hewlett Packard
    Compatibility: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)

    Note: 
    1. Windows 8 below referring to both windows 8 and windows 8.1
    2. If you need help to undestand windows 32-bit and 64-bit you can read here.

    Recommendation:
    1.  Minimum RAM by default (before upgrade) is 6GB and MAX 16GB, so it is strongly recommend to use 64 bit version of windows 7 or windows 8.
    2. Run automatic updates if you want to check and obtain latest WDDM/WHQL drivers.
    3. Latest updates for the driver also available on the manufacture site:
    -Graphic: AMD site
    -Touchpad : Synaptic site
    -Wireless, LAN, Card Reader: Realtek site

    Audio
    Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
    Version 6.0.1.7004 Rev. A 182MB Windows 7/8 32-bit  
    Version 6.0.1.7083 219MB Windows 7/8 64-bit

    Graphic
    AMD High Definition (HD) Graphic Driver
    Version 13.11 Beta  Windows7/8 32-bit
    Version 13.152.1.3000 310MB Windows 7/8 64-bit

    Touchpad
    Alps Touchpad Driver
    Version 7.5.1711.125 A Windows 7 32-bit
    Version 8.0.1611.102 Windows 8 32/64-bit
    Version 8.201.1711.126 50MB Windows 7/8 64-bit

    Touchpad
    Synaptic Touchpad Driver
    Version  13.2.1.0 A 27.63MB Windows 7 32-bit
    Version 16.2.10.12 125.7MB windows8 32/64-bit
    Version 17.0.15.0 147.96MB Windows 7/8 64-bit

    Button
    HP Wireless Button Driver
    Automatically installed in windows 7 (or install win 8 driver on win 7 system)
    Version 1.1.2.1  2.82MB Windows 8 32/64-bit
    Having scroll problem in windows 8? Download and Install this driver

    LAN -Ethernet
    Realtek PCIe FE/GBE Family Controller LAN Driver
    Version 7.25.824.2010 5.36MB Windows 7 32/64-bit
    Version 8.20.815.2013 7.22MB Windows 8 32/64-bit

    Wireless
    Mediatek 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter Driver
    Version 5.0.25.0 34.32MB Windows 7/8 32 and 64-bit
    Version 5.0.37.0 39MB Windows 8 32/64-bit

    Wireless
    Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
    Version 2010.1.0506.2013 28MB Windows 7/8 32/64-bit
    Version 2012.3.913.2013 21MB  Windows 8 32/64-bit

    Bluetooth
    Qualcomm Atheros QCA9000 Series Bluetooth 4.0+HS Driver
    Version 1.00 381.01MB Windows 7/8 32/64-bit
    Version 1.00 6.57MB Windows 8 32/64-bit

    Card Reader
    Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
    Version 6.1.7100.30093 A 7.44MB Windows 7 32/64-bit
    Version 1.30 11.39MB Windows 8 32/64-bit

    Webcam
    Cyberlink Youcam Software
    Version 5.0.2.3603 145.13MB Windows7/8 32/64-bit

    Security
    HP Simple Pass Identity Protection Software
    Version 8.00.57 90.65MB Windows 7/8 32/64-bit


    Driver Information:


    1. Graphic driver support 8000 series, AMD Radeon HD 8210
    AMD Radeon HD 8330
    AMD Radeon HD 8400
    AMD Radeon HD 8280

    2. Mediatek Driver support following chip:
    Mediatek MT7630E 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter
    Ralink RT3090 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter
    Ralink RT3290 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter
    Ralink RT3592 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi Adapter
    Ralink RT5390 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter
    Ralink RT5390R 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter

    3. Bluetooth support the following chip:
    Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 + HS Adapter
    Qualcomm Atheros AR9462 Bluetooth 4.0 + HS Adapter
    Qualcomm Atheros QCA9565 Bluetooth 4.0 + HS Adapter
    Atheros AR3011 Bluetooth 3.0 + HS Adapter

    4. Applicable Model:
    This drivers is valid for all HP 15 model, for example:
    HP 15-d017cl Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
    HP 15-d038ca Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
    HP 15-g019wm Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
    HP 15-g029wm Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)

    Saturday, 4 January 2014

    ATI/AMD Graphic Driver for Windows 8 and 8.1

    Windows 8 did not support all AMD or previously known as ATI graphic. Laptop/PC manufacture did not provide update for all model especially for old model. This post will describe in details on how to install you ATI/AMD graphic driver in windows 8 and 8.1 including 32-bit and 64-bit.

    1. Check your Graphic Driver First!
    2. Latest Catalyst Software and driver
    3. Automatic Driver Installation
    4. Compatibility Mode Installation (using vista, windows 7 driver)
    5. Manual Installation

    1. Check your Graphic Driver First!
    First of all we need to make sure our graphic driver status. If it already installed, no further action needed. In case the resolution stuck at 1024 or we need to re-install the driver using one of the method i posted here. To check your graphic driver look at the device manager and under graphic adapter, if it list it as "standard Graphic Adapter" it means we need to install the driver. More details with pictures can be found here.

    2. Latest Catalyst Software and Driver
    Latest catalyst software and driver can be found here. You just need to select base on your operating system and install them. Normally you need to restart after the installation. The problem with this method is it does not support all cards especially old cards such as X1300, X1400. For this issue Microsoft already provide updates for this cards which i will explain in the automatic driver installation.

    3. Automatic Driver Installation
    Most of the time I just use windows automatic updates to check any newest driver for Model aith ATI graphic. You just need to turn on windows automatic updates and let it check for the latest updates available for your card. Example I have this Acer extensa 4920 with ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT, after windows 8 installation and updates it automatically detect the card and install the appropriate driver. You can also download the driver manually via microsoft update catalog. Using IE browser open this url and enter your graphic card name and it will display list of available driver updates.
    Click to zoom


    The updates not available for all cards, and i know some of us prefer to install it manually. So keep reading.

    4. Compatibility Mode.
    It is a simple method but it works, you just need to use your vista or windows 7 drivers to install it in windows 8. To do that first we need to set the compatibility mode base on the drivers itself. Right click on the driver and select properties, compatibility and set to previous version of windows.

    5. Manual Installation.
    This method is my favorite. It work most of the time and the best thing is I can force windows to install the driver.

    1- Download the appropriate drivers (from AMD) or use your original windows 7/vista driver.
    2-Install it and ignore if it resulting in error.
    3-Open device manager and look for graphic adapters. Right click on your graphic and select update driver.

    4- Select "Browse ... "

    5. Select "Let me pick..."

    6. Select Have disk and point to C:AMD\catalyst etc folder (you can check the patch on your c drive, mine was c:\AMD\catalyst 21.XX). Go through the folder untul you find the inf file. Exapmle:
    C:\AMD\AMD_Catalyst_13.6_Beta\Packages\Drivers\Display\W86A_INF and select C8157668.inf.

    7. Continue with on screen instruction until installation finish.

    NOTE:
    Sometime you will see this on step 6 before click have disk:


    If you see there are available driver to select, select the driver without WDDM. (the fist one on the picture above).