Vista Recovery Disk Information

This might be helpful if you need recovery disk for your windows vista.

It looked like Microsoft was finally going to do the right thing. Beta versions of Vista SP1 came with a modern equivalent of the old Windows Boot Floppy--a Start Menu option called "Create a Recovery Disc" that burned a Windows PE-based emergency CD. Alas, Microsoft removed that feature before SP1 shipped, but not before NeoSmart turned the disc into an .iso file and made it available on their site.
Running on the Vista version of Windows PE, the Recovery Disc is basically a Vista installation disc minus the install files. It even has an "Install now" button that asks for a Product Key before failing. You're better off clicking the Repair your computer button. Among its Vista-only options are a tool for diagnosing and fixing startup problems, a version of System Restore that uses restore points on the hard drive, the restore portions of Vista's backup program, and a memory diagnostic tool.
Note: This link takes you to an external Web site, where you can download the latest version of the software.
--Lincoln Spector

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Compaq Presario F500 Windows Xp drivers (support most F500 models)

CHIPSET (install and reboot)
nVIDIA nForce 430 Chipset Driver
Download

GRAPHIC
nVIDIA GeForce Go 6100/6150 Graphics Display VGA Driver
Forceware_163.15 Go 61xx Driver.zip
Download

HD AUDIO DRIVER
(First install the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver, Restart and then install Conexant)
Download Microsoft UAA Bus Driver:
Download

Conexant Cx20549 HD Audio driver :
Download

HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP driver
Download

AMD CPU Processor Driver
Download

Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Download

Broadcom Wireless WLan Wifi Driver
Download

Quick Launch Buttons Driver
Download: sp32421.exe


This driver prodived compatible with the following model
Compaq presario:
- F500EA
- F501AU
- F502AU
- F502EA
- F502EU
- F502LA
- F503AU
- F504AU
- F504EA
- F504EM
- F504EU
- F505AU
- F505EA
- F505LA
- F506EA
- F506LA
- F545EA
- F545EU
- F550EE
- F550EF
- F550EL
- F550EN
- F550EO
- F550ES
- F550ET
- F551AU
- F552AU
- F552LA
- F553AU
- F553CL
- F553US
- F554AU
- F555AU
- F555LA
- F555US
- F557US
- F557WM
- F558US
- F560EA
- F560EL
- F560EM
- F560ET
- F560US
- F560XX
- F562LA
- F564LA
- F565CA
- F565LA
- F566LA
- F571AU
- F572AU
- F572US
- F573AU
- F574AU
- F575AU
- F576AU
- F577AU
- F577CL
- F579WM

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Fix ahcix64 file corrupted problems

This post is base on itapac crew comments after he failed 5 times to install windows XP using slipstreaming method and success after he knew the the problems make the process failed.

here is the original comments or you can read the original comments here.

Hye guys,

I'm using Compaq Presario CQ40-406au (AMD). I need to downgred my OS from Vista to XP and everybody in here really helping me. Thanks. I just want to share my problem so maybe next time if there is anybody else getting same problem as mine can solve it easily.

First time i create bootable XP using nlite it's failed. Error "...ahcix64 file corrupted..". My mistake here is selecting x64 from my sata driver. I'm suppose to select x86. But after i realize my mistake, i tried to create another bootable cd and selecting x86 but still the same error appeared. After wasting 5 of my dvd, i realize that i'm not suppose to use the same folder of win xp that i copied to my harddrive because nlite will copy and change all the setting effecting the original file of windows xp that i copied before.

Use the fresh file of winxp if u want to create another bootable cd. I already installed Xp in my compaq cq40-40au and i really want to share this with everybody. :)

The main thing i want to stress after read this comment is.

1. When slipstreaming - any guide you found on the internet will tell you to create a new folder to store the windows XP files, so when you slipstream and failed, you should create another folder, don't load any previous session, create a new folder and repeat the same method.

2. The most important is to know your windows XP bootable CD/DVD, either 32-bits or 64-bits.
If 32-bits use AHCIX86 and if 64-bit use AHCI64, both type of opereating system is different even both are windows XP. If you don't know if it is 32-bit or 64-bits you can find further information here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows

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Compaq Presario CQ40-406au Windows XP driver

PATCH

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First Install  Netframework: (require for Quick Launch Installation).
Net framework 2.0
Download

Netframework 3.5
Download

DRIVERS (18)

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Sata
AMD SATA AHCI Controller Driver
Version 3.1.1540.64 REV:  A  5.24MB
Download

Graphic/VGA
AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
Version:8.753.0.0, 178.42M
Download 

ATI VGA Driver (ATI Mobility Radeon)
Version:8.672.0.0 A, 106.21M
(strongly recommended to install Microsoft netframework 2.0 and 3.5)
Download 

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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.

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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

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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

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1. If  you have 7 unknown device, download this file, extract, then right click on the inf file and select install(Machine.inf)

2. If you need HDMI Driver Download 

3. Chipset driver can be download directly from AMD and in your graphic driver folder. By default the folder name is SMbus in c:\ati

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Compaq Presario V3906TU Windows XP Driver

Requirements:

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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

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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

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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)
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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
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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

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HP Pavilion dv5-1116us Windows Vista 64-bit driver

click the dowload link given, then install all the driver you downloaded. This is for 64-bits only

ENE CIR Receiver Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41591.exe

SOUND/AUDIO
IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41593.exe

GRAPHIC DRIVER
ATI Mobility Radeon Graphics Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42437.exe

HP Integrated Hybrid TV Tuner Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41001-41500/sp41470.exe

Synaptics Touchpad Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39001-39500/sp39356.exe

HP DVB-T TV Tuner External Expresscard Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36501-37000/sp36917.exe

Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42440.exe

HP Integrated Digital TV Tuner Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42277.exe

HP Quick Launch Buttons
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38501-39000/sp38688.exe

MODEM
High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Installer and Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39501-40000/sp39689.exe


NETWORK
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you wireless should be either atheros or broadcom, choose one, if you dont know which one download both and the right driver will succesfully install.

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42654.exe

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42486.exe

Realtek Ethernet NIC Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41611.exe
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Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Microsoft Windows Vista)
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38457.exe

JMicron Card Reader Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42439.exe

Realtek Card Reader Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41612.exe

Cyberlink YouCam Software
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42568.exe

SECURITY(optional if you have it)
DigitalPersona Fingerprint Software for Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit)
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp40001-40500/sp40216.exe

other additional driver you can refer here.

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HP Pavilion DV6707US Windows XP Driver

Chipset
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver and Network Controller
Version:8.62 A, 9.75M
Download

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AudioInstall UAA first, reboot and Install audio:

Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp33867) 
Version:1.00 B3, 54.26M
Download

Conexant High Definition Audio Driver 
Version:3.26.0.0 A, 1.38M
Download

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GraphicNVIDIA GeForce Series Video Driver 
Version:8.6.0.2 A, 29.28M
Download

Input
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Version:6.30 J, 20.39M
Download

Touchpad
Synaptics Touchpad 
Version:10.0.13.2, 24.26M
Download

Webcam
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers
Version:1.0 A, 4.91M
Download

Modem
HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP 
Version:7.56.0.0 A, 6.18M
Download

Wireless
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver 
Version:6.20, 6.29M
Download 

Card Raeder
Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Driver 
Version:1.01.09 A, 2.25M
Download

Processor
AMD Processor Update for Microsoft Windows XP
Version:1.3.2.0 E6, 3.01M
Download

Bluetooth
Software and Drivers for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless 
Version:4.00 I, 39.31M
Download

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HP Pavilion a6244n Windows XP Driver

The problems when try to downgrade Vista to Xp in HP Pavilion a6244n Desktop PC is no HDD not detected. what you need to do is:

When you boot into the BIOS, you can change the HD controller from SATA to
IDE. Even though you have a SATA hard drive in your system, it will work
with no need to load drivers by pressing F6.


Chipset:
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH7 (945G)
Version:7.2.2.1006 A, 1.07M
Download 

Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Ver 7.8.0.1012 20.53MB
Download

Graphic
Nvidia GeForce 8300GS
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_169.21_whql.html

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3

Keyboard
Fall 2006 Original HP Multimedia Keyboard/Mouse Drivers
Version1.0.2.6, 2.19M
Download

You can also use this fall original driver for audio and graphic:

Fall 2006 Original NVIDIA Unified Graphics Drivers 
Version9.1.3.2, 29.24M Download


Fall 2006 Original Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers 
Version5.10.0.5282, 19.32M Download

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Compaq Presario CQ60-101TX Windows XP Drivers

Description:
Install according to order, please install patch first before the drivers. Tools and utilities is optional.

Patch:

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Install this patch before installing drivers.

Net framework 2.0 Download
Net framework 3.5 Download


Drivers:

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Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version:9.1.1.1016 A, 2.31M
Download

Graphic:
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version 1.00 REV A
Download 
 
Nvidia GeForce 9200M GE
Version 186.81 WHQL 110/112MB
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

Audio Drivers:
For audio Drivers you need to install it using have disk method which you can download and read the instruction here: Download Page

Bluetooth:
HP Integrated Module with  Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version 5.1E  94.68M
Download

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Version  6.1.7600.48 7.96MB
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
Download

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Wireless Driver:
There are 3 wireless drivers. Choose base on your specs. Base on previous experience, this model normally use Atheros 2011 wireless LAN Drivers.

Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
Version 1.10  79.23MB (all OS)
Download

Broadcom Wireless Drivers
Version5.10.91.8 10MB
Download

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers:
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)
Version 5.20 4MB
Download

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Button:
HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
Download

Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M
Download

Webcam
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0 + Driver
Download


Tools and Utilities

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Lightscribe System Software:
Version 1.18.1.1 A 8.4M
Download

HP Wireless Assistant
Version:3.50.11.2, 3.81M
Download

Motorola SoftStylus 
Version:2.2.119.2, 42.73M
Download 


Resources:

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1. If you wan to get newest drivers for your CQ60 you can always refer to the manufacture site, here is the guide to get the latest drivers:

1. For Chipset: go to Intel Download center and search for "INF Update Utility -​ Primarily for Intel® 6, 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets" On the search result look for the latest drivers available.

2. For Intel Graphic to Intel download center and search for "Intel® Graphics Driver for Windows XP" and select the latest drivers available.

3. Audio Drivers : If you want to get the audio drivers provided by Microsoft, go to Microsoft update catalog using Internet Explorer browser. Search for " Conextant High Definition Smart Audio 221". On the search result look for version 3.49.4.51 date: 6/11/2008size: 783kb. Install manually via device manager using the same method to install the conextant audio explained on this link.

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Compaq Presario CQ70-120US XP Drivers

CHIPSET:
filename: infinst_autol.exe
INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets
Download (direct link)


GRAPHIC:
If you have Nvidia Graphic
NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GE Graphics Driver:
Download

Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version 1.00 REV A
Download


AUDIO:
UAA drivers (Must be installed before installing the audio driver):
Download

after download , install MS-UAA, restart then download and install the following

Both Conexant Audio & Modem Driver:
Download

after download, extract the folder and install both audio and modem, if failed read the instruction here:
Installing conextant smart audio 221 Windows XP


WIRELESS:
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If you have intel wireless
Intel: Download
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)

If you have Atheros wireless
Wireless Atheros AR5009:
Download

If you have Broadcom Wireless
Broadcom: Download
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HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless for Windows XP:
Download

CARD READER:
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader:
Download
or
Download
if the above drivers didn't work use this:
Download

ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
Download

WEBCAM:
(Automatically installed)
if not here is the drivers: Download

Net framework 2.0
(require before Quicklauch)
Download

HP Quick Launch Buttons
Download

TOUCHPAD
Download

Lightscribe system software
Download

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