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
Download


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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DELL Inspiron 1420 Windows 7 Drivers

There are no official windows 7 drivers for this model. After installing windows 7, you will notice most of the drivers installed except the AUDIO and GRAPHIC (nvidia 8400). If your model use Intel 965 graphic windows normally installed the WDDM drivers for it.

AUDIO DRIVERS.

Download the original vista drivers:
http://ftp.us.dell.com/audio/R171786.exe

Step to Install:

1. Right click on the R171786
2. Select Propertise.

 

3. Select compatibility tab.
4. Tick on the "run this program in compatibility mode for"
-Select windows Vista or vista sp1 or vista sp2 (select only one)
5. After that click apply and ok

6. Right click again and select run as admin to install.

7. reboot after installation finish.

GRAPHIC DRIVERS:

DELL inspiron 1420 comes with either INTEL 965 Graphic or Nvidia 8400. Model with Intel 965 normally automatically installed along windows 7 installation. If it did not you can get the latest win 7 driver here:

Intel 965 Drivers for 32-bit and 64-bit.
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Graphics&ProductLine=Laptop+graphics+drivers&ProductProduct=Mobile+Intel%C2%AE+965+Express+Chipset+Family

Click on the link and you will be redirected to the intel site, there look for Intel graphic media accelerator for win 7.

NVIDIA GRAPHIC DRIVERS:

Download x86 (32-bit)
Downloadx64 (64-bit)


CARD READER
From my experience, most laptop wont install card reader by default, so you need to install the card reader using the same method to install the audio drivers:
Download the drivers here:
Download link

If you have other drivers missing do let me know in the comment section below.

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DELL Inspiron 1420 Windows XP Driver

Dell QuickSet Application
WINXP driver version: 8.3.17
Download

Creative Labs Laptop Integrated Webcam,
v.Refresh 3 - 1.0 Release, A05
Download

SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio,
v.5.10.0.5515_RC22-WHQL, A11
Download

Ricoh R5C832, R5C843, R5C833,
v.1.0.1, A000 6/28/2007 1.0.1, A00
Download

Intel Mobile Chipset,
v.8.2.0.1014, A02
Download

Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,
v.92,modem, v.7.68.0.0, A01
Download

Dell Touchpad / Pointing Stick,
v.7.1.102.7, A03
Download

Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Notebooks,
v.7.0.0.1020, A01
Download

GRAPHIC:
There are 2 available graphics drivers, choose base on your specs.

Intel GM965 Express Chipset Family,

v.6.14.10.4926, A06 

Download

nVidia GeForce 8400M, GeForce 8600M, GeForce 8400M GS, 

v.156.83_xp WHQL, A06 

Download

WIRLESS
There are 2 applicable wireless driver, choose base on your specs:

Dell Wireless:
1370 WLAN MiniPCI Card, Wireless 1470 Dual-Band WLAN miniPCI Card, Wireless 1390 WLAN MiniCard, Wireless 1490 Dual-Band WLAN MiniCard, Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card, Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card Desktops, Wireless 1395 WLAN MiniCard,
v.4.170.25.12, A17
Download

Intel Wireless:
Intel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, (R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN,
v.11.5.0.0 (TIC148234), A13
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Integrated Controller, 59XX 10/100 Ethernet Controller,
v.XP/2k v10.27 Vista v10.10.0.0, A01
Download

If you have problems installing the drivers leave your comments in the comment section below.

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Compaq Presario CQ58 Windows 7 Drivers

Product: Compaq Presario CQ58
Compatibility: Windows 7 32-bit (x86) , Windows 7 64-bit (x64)

You don't need to install according to order. There are no chip[set driver for AMD base model, to check weather you need it or not, after open the device manager you will found there are SMBUS controller marked with yellow which indicate you need to install chipset driver. Base on my experience only few HP/Compaq with AMD processor need chipset driver.

If you have problems leave your comments in the question section below.

ONLY FOR CQ58 with Intel Processor:
Intel Chipset: Download 
Intel Management Interface (MEI) : Download


AUDIO/SOUND
Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
2012-04-27 , Version:6.0.1.6586, 145.05M
Download

GRAPHIC
AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
2012-10-10 , Version:8.950.11.0, 207.77M
Download 

If you have intel graphic:
Intel HD Graphic:
8.15.10.2696
Download
Download 64-bit

TOUCHPAD
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
2012-04-27 , Version:16.0.1.0, 108.38M
Download

WIRELESS
There are 3 applicable wifi/wireless drivers. Choose base on your specs.

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2012-07-13 , Version:5.100.82.139, 35.3M
Download

Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
2012-06-06 , Version:3.2.13.0, 22.39M
Download

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver
2012-02-02 , Version:9.2.0.480, 82.96M
Download

LAN/ETHERNET
Realtek Local Area Network (LAN) Driver
2012-04-27 , Version:7.50.1123.2011, 5.8M
Download

BLUETOOTH

There are 2 available bluetooth driver, choose base on your specs.

Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Driver and Software
2012-04-02 , Version:6.5, 234.14M
Download

Atheros Bluetooth 4.0+HS Driver
2012-01-18 , Version:7.4.0.115, 279.32M
Download

CARD READER
Realtek Card Reader Driver
2012-04-27 , Version:6.1.7601.29011, 11.01M
Download

WEBCAM
Cyberlink YouCam Software
2012-12-10 , Version:3.5.5.5811, 158.04M
Download

QL - Keyboard and button
HP Quick Launch Software
2012-04-23 , Version:2.70, 3.84M
Download

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Compaq Presario CQ62 Windows 7 Drivers

Compaq presario CQ60 has 2 basic model which refer to CQ62 with intel processor and CQ62 with AMD processor.

If your model AMD processor do not install chipset driver, it is only for CQ62 with INTEL processor. If you use AMD model and accidently install the chipset driver, it will not harm your computer. It will only display it fail to install.


AUDIO
Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver
Download

CHIPSET
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Download


GRAPHICS/VGA
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There are two applicable graphic driver for tis model, Download and install base on your specs.

1 » ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5430 Video/Graphics Driver
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

2 » Intel Mobility Graphics Driver
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
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Keyboard, Mouse and Input Devices
1 » HP Quick Launch Buttons
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

2 » Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

MODEM»
LSI High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Driver for Microsoft Windows
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

NETWORK
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There are 4 applicable wireless drivers for this model, choose one only  base on your specifications
.
1  Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

2  Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

3  Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

4 Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
2011-04-08 , Version:3.1.16.1, 10.28M
Download
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LAN/ETHERNET
 Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Download

BLUETOOTH:
 There are 2 applicable bluetooth driver, choose base on your specs


RALINK/MOTOROLLA: Download 
BROADCOM : Download

Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows 7 (software only, optional but strongly recomended)
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

Wireless Software -Enable you to turn on and off bluetooth and wireless
HP Wireless Assistant
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

Driver - Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver
Download (32-bit/64-bit)


Driver- Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver
Download (32-bit/64-bit)

Diagnostic
HP System Diagnostics (UEFI)
Download

Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs
1  Essential System Updates for Microsoft Windows 7
Download 

2 Intel Management Engine Interface Driver
Download

LIGHTSCRIBE
 Lightscribe System Software
Download

RECOVERY UTILITY
HP USB Recovery Flash Disk Utility
Download

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Compaq Presario CQ71 Windows 7 Drivers

For CQ71 series, all of them use similar drivers except for wireless and graphic. You have to choose base  on your specification or test which work for you.


AUDIO
IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver
2009-11-26 , Version:6.10.6230.0 A, 26.38M
Download

CHIPSET
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH9 for Microsoft Windows 7
2009-11-26 , Version:9.1.1.1019 A, 2.32M
Download


GRAPHIC
There are 3 available drivers for graphic which is Intel and Nvidia.

Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Driver
2009-11-26 , Version:8.15.10.1883 A, 24.57M
Download
Download (64-bit)

NVIDIA GeForce G 103M Graphics Driver
2009-08-27 , Version:8.15.11.8644 A, 176.66M
Download

NVIDIA GeForce GT 320M
Version: 8.17.12.7600
Download

QUICKLAUNCH
HP Quick Launch Buttons
2010-02-26 , Version:6.50.15.1, 25.42M
Download

TOUCHPAD
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
2009-08-27 , Version:13.2.4.12 A, 34.76M
Download


WIRELESS
There are 2 available driver, choose only one base on your specification or try which work for you.

1-Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-03-15 , Version:5.60.48.35, 20.7M
Download

2-Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-02-23 , Version:13.1, 13.11M
Download


LAN/ETHERNET
Realtek RTL8102E/8103E Family NIC Driver
2009-08-27 , Version:7.3.522.2009 A, 10.59M
Download

CARD READER
Realtek Card Reader
Driver 2009-11-26 , Version:6.1.7600.30104 A, 7.47M
Download

WEBCAM/CAMERA

Cyberlink YouCam Software
2009-09-25 , Version:2.0.3115, 51.15M
Download


TOOLS AND UTILITIES

LightScribe System Software
2010-05-17 , Version:1.18.12.1 A, 11.54M
Download

HP Wireless Assistant
2010-04-15 , Version:3.50.11.2, 3.81M
Download

Motorola SoftStylus
2010-01-01 , Version:2.2.119.2, 42.73M\
Download

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