HP Mini 110 Windows XP Driver

CHIPSET
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH7
2009-01-19 , Version:8.3.0.1018 B, 1.92M
Download

AUDIO
IDT High-Definition Audio Driver
2009-05-06 , Version:5.10.6162.12, 25.56M
Download

DECODER
Broadcom Decoder Card Driver
2009-05-20 , Version:02.33.00.00, 6.53M
Download

GRAPHIC
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Intel 945 Graphics Driver version 14.32.4
2008-10-20 , Version:1.00 A, 17.38M
Download

TOUCHPAD
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
2009-05-06 , Version:12.1.5.0, 26.09M
Download

WIRELESS:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Drivers
2010-05-11 , Version:5.60.350.6, 10.28M
Download

LAN/ETHERNET
Atheros AR8132M LAN Driver
2009-05-06 , Version:1.0.0.19, 4.67M
Download

If you have problems installing the driver you can ask here, or leave your comment in the comment section below.
You can also request your driver here.

BROADBAND
Qualcomm Mobile Broadband Drivers - Gobi1000
2009-11-06 , Version:3.00, 130.22M
Download 

CARD READER
Realtek RTS5159 USB Card Reader Driver
2009-05-06 , Version:6.0.6000.75, 7.09M
Download

HP Wireless Assistant
2009-09-01 , Version:3.50.10.1, 4.02M
Download

BLUETOOTH
HP Bluetooth Driver for the HP USB Bluetooth Adapter
2009-08-28 , Version:1.1 A, 102.28M
Download

BATTERY
HP Battery Check
2011-08-31 , Version:4.1.0.2, 9.04M
Download     (home)

 This is the important driver and utilities you need to install. I do not listed the other apps which is only optional and not required for hardware to function properly.
 
 

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HP Pavilion DV2000 Windows 7 Drivers

There are 2 types of HP Pavilion DV2000, one uses AMD Processor and the other one use Intel Processor. Follow the guide below to install the driver.

AMD processor: Install nvidia chipset and intel rapid storage technology
Intel processor : Install Intel Chipset


CHIPSET:
1. Intel Chipset Installation utility:
Download
or Download

2. Nvidia
Nvidia MCP67M Chipset Driver
Version 1313A 21.7MB
Download


STORAGE:
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
ver 10.1.2.1004
Download


AUDIO:
Conextant Audio Driver
Download
If doesnt work, use this driver(mod)
Download


GRAPHIC:

1. Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 and X3100

win7_64_1512754.exe X64

win7_1512754.exe X86

ver 15.12.75.4.1930 22MB
Download (intel site 32-bit)
Mirror (ziddu 32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
Mirror (4shared 64-bit)

2. Nvidia 8400M GS Graphic Driver
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

3. nVidia GeForce GO 6150M, 7150M, 7200M
Download (32) or Download
Download (64)
(if installation unsuccessful, download the MOD inf and replace the inf in C:\Nvidia diplay folder. then install again by double click on setup)

WEBCAM
Cyberlink Youcam Driver Software
 ver 1.0.2827.777  24MB
Download

MODEM:
Conextant Modem
ver 7.61.0.0A
Download


WIRELESS:
There are 3 applicable wireless driver. Choose basde on your specs or test which work for you.

Intel Wireless
(ver 13.0.0.107 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Download

Broadcom Wireless
(ver 5.60.48.35  for 32/64 bit Win7)
Donwload

Atheros Wireless
(ver 8.0.0.316  for 32/64 bit Win7)
Download
 

WIRELESS APPS:
HP Wireless Assistant
(ver 3.50.12.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Download

BLUETOOTH:
HP integrated bluetooth
(ver 6.5.0.2000  for 32/64 bit Win7)
Download

LAN/ETHERNET
Marvel Yukon Ethernet Driver
(only for model with intel processor, for AMD model, lan is installed during chipset installation)
Download

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad
ver 16.0.1.0  for 32/64 bit Win7
Download

Optional download 3vrx: Download

Card Reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card Reader Driver
Download


ANOTHER STEP TO INSTALL DV2000 Drivers:

You can simply install all your drivers using the original vista drivers. To do that follow this steps:

1. Download you vista drivers on Hp download page.
2. Install all the original vista drivers, ignore the error because it will extracted the file we need into c:\SWsetup which we will need it later.
3. Open Device manager and right click on device marked with yellow and select UPDATE DRIVERS.
4. Select Browse my computer for....
5. Click browse and point to the SWsetup folder.

Normally it will work, sometimes it will not install the audio and graphic. Both audio and graphic base on my experience need a MOD driver instead of using manual installation above.

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

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Acer Extensa 4630z Windows 7 Drivers

CHIPSET
Intel Chipset Installation Utility GM45
9.1.1.1020 2.4 MB 2009/10/21

AUDIO
Realtek ALC268 Audio Driver
6.0.1.5901 67.2 MB 2009/10/23

BLUETOOTH
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver  
6.2.1.500 57.7 MB 2009/10/22

WEBCAM:
There are 2 available webcam Driver choose base on your specs:

Chicony Camera Driver 
1.1.64.801 2.7 MB 2009/10/26

Suyin Camera Driver 
2.0.9.1 2.8 MB 2009/10/26

CARD READER
Jmicron JMB385 Card Reader Driver
1.00.32.01 953.6 KB 2009/10/22

FINGERPRINT
Fingerprint UPEK Fingerprint Driver
6.2.48 113.7 MB 2009/10/23

LAN/ETHERNET
Broadcom LAN Driver (BCM5764) 
12.2.0.3 84.8 MB 2009/10/23

MODEM
Conexant Modem Driver 
7.80.4.56 5.2 MB 2009/10/21

IMSM/SATA
Intel SATA Driver 
8.9.0.1023 336.4 KB 2009/10/21

TOUCHPAD:
Install both driver

 TouchPad ALPS Touchpad Driver 
7.102.2002.208 9.1 MB 2009/10/21

TouchPad Synaptics Touchpad Driver 
14.0.4.0 29.1 MB 2009/10/21

GRAPHIC:

Intel: refer to Intel 4500MHD Graphics driver
Nvidia: refer to Nvidia 9300 Graphic Driver

Intel Graphic Driver
8.15.10.1892 49.8 MB 2009/10/23

Nvidia Graphic Driver
8.15.11.8652 169.3 MB 2009/10/23


WIRELESS/WIFI:

Choose abse on your specs or test which work for you:

LAN Atheros Wireless LAN Driver 
8.0.0.238 21.1 MB 2009/10/23

LAN Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
5.60.18.8 16.3 MB 2009/10/23

LAN Intel Wireless LAN Driver
12.5.0.59 7.1 MB 2009/10/23

LAN Intel Wireless LAN Driver 
 12.4.1.11 4.8 MB 2009/10/21

LAN Ralink RT2700E Wireless LAN Driver
3.0.2.0 7.7 MB 2009/10/21

LaunchManager Dritek LaunchManager Application
2.1.17 3.0 MB 2009/10/23

ACER EMPOWERING TECHNOLOGY FOR WINDOWS 7.

So far there are no release for windows 7. It is only available for wiindows XP and Wiondows Vista. Normally installing windows vista empowering technology will work with windows 7. What you need to do is download the original empowering from vista and set the compatibility to windows vista.

Acer Mobility Center add-on.zip	6725 KB	10/15/2010	12:00:00 AM
BioProtection_Upek.zip	96325 KB	10/15/2010	12:00:00 AM
Empowering Technology Framework.zip	8771 KB	10/15/2010	12:00:00 AM
eDataSecurity Management.zip	42639 KB	10/15/2010	12:00:00 AM
ePower Management.zip	11016 KB	10/15/2010	12:00:00 AM
eRecovery Management.zip	23896 KB	10/15/2010	12:00:00 AM
eSettings Management.zip	11487 KB	10/15/2010	12:00:00 AM

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Acer Extensa 4630z Windows XP Driver

applicable model:
Acer Extensa 4630
Acer Extensa 4630z
Acer Extensa 4630zg

CHIPSET
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Chipset_Intel_v8.7.0.1007_vistax32x64XP(WHQL)     2175 KB
Download


AUDIO:
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Audio_Reltek_V5.0.1.5624_XP(WHQL) 43MB
Download


WEBCAM/CAMERA
There are 2 available webcam drivers, choose base on your specs.

Chicony
Camera_Chicony_V5.8.33.402_XP(WHQL) 14409 KB
Download

Suyin
Camera_Suyin_V5.8.32.500_XP(WHQL)     37451 KB
Download   


CARD READER
Jmicro Card Reader Driver
CardReader_JMicro_V1.00.11.02_Vistax32x64(WHQL)     3228 KB
Download


FINGERPRINT
Upek Fingerprint Driver
Fingerprint_UpekV6.0.00.13Vistax32x64XP(WHQL)     89941 KB
Download

STORAGE
IMSM_Intel_v8.0.0.1039_vistax32x64XP(WHQL) 10228 KB
Donwload

LAN/ETHERNET
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Driver
LAN_Broadcom_V10.78.0.0_XP(WHQL) 64052 KB
Download

LAUNCH MANAGER
LaunchManager_V2.0.02_JALA0_Vistax32x64XP(WHQL) 3476 KB
Download

MODEM
Choose 32 or 64 bit:

Modem_Liteon_v7.70.0.52_XPx32(WHQL)     1856 KB
Download

Modem_Liteon_v7.70.0.52_XPx64(WHQL)     2131 KB
Download

TOUCHPAD
There are 2 touchpad drivers, install both drivers.

1. TP_Alps_v7.0.1101.18_Vistax32x64XP(WHQL) 9237 K
 Download

2. TP_Synaptics_v11.0.2_Vistax32x64XP(WHQL_0416) 25743 KB
 Download


GRAPHIC
There are 2 graphic drivers which is nvidia and intel. You must choose base on your system 32 or 64 bit

Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphic Driver
VGA_Intel_v6.14.10.4950_XPx32(WHQL) 19649 KB
Download

Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphic Driver
VGA_Intel_v6.14.10.4950_XPx64(WHQL) 16507 KB
Download

 NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
VGA_NV_6.14.11.7561_XPx32(WHQL) 73404 KB
Download

 NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
VGA_NV_6.14.11.7561_XPx64(WHQL) 84740 KB
Download

WIRELESS
There are 4 available wireless driver. Choose base on your laptop specification or test which work for you.

WLAN_Atherors_V5.3.0.85_XP(WHQL) 13674 KB
Download

WLAN_Atheros_XB91_ v7.6.1.260 8821 KB
Download

WLAN_Broadcom_V4.170.25.19_XP(WHQL)     4243 KB
Download

WLAN_Intel_V12.0.0.73_XP(WHQL) 7142 KB
Download

UTILITIES: EMPOWERING TECHNOLOGY:

Acer empowering technology:
ETF_v2.3.5002_pvl.zip 27779 KB

Acer Edata Security
eDataSecurity_v2.2.5099 51882 KB

Acer Epower
ePower_v2.0.5005_pvl 8175 KB

Acer Esetting
eSettings_v2.3.5003_pvl 6MB

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NVIDIA Geforce GO 6150 windows 8 Driver

CONTENT:
1. NVIDIA Geforce GO 6150 windows 8 Driver Installation
(Install Drivers using device manager.)

2. NVIDIA Geforce GO 6150 windows 8 Driver MOD INF Drivers
(Install drivers by MOD the driver file, warning: it is at your own risk and you are responsible for your own action)

NOTE:
This post is for tutorial purpose. There are no single best drivers officially released (as far as i know) for NVIDIA Geforce GO 6150.
.

BEFORE THE INSTALLATION:
Do try with the latest nvidia drivers available:
For win 8 32-bit : http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/49892
For Win 8 64-bit: http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/56378



NVIDIA Geforce GO 6150 windows 8 Driver Installation
(Q: can i use hp driver other than compaq/hp model?
A: Yes, but you are responsible for you own action if it is illegal)


1. Download original Vista drivers from your manufacture. Here i provide a driver which can be use for this installation (i believe it will work on most hp/compaq model which use the 6150 GPU). For other model i will try my best to update the driver list. I am familiar with HP model so it is easy for me to get the drivers.

DRIVERS DOWNLOAD:

For compaq and HP model
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp35501-36000/sp35686.exe
(For both 32 and 64-bit)
 After finish download, run the driver and ignore the error.

For other model Download here: (you can only use internet explorer to open this site)
http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx

In the search box type NVIDIA Geforce GO 6150"
Select version 7.15.11.7967 - windows 7 - size 699.6MB
click ADD and after that Click VIEW BASKET to download.
After finish download you will get this folde : nVidia - Display - NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (open the folder.
extract the AMD64 and you will get AMD 64 en ar- eu... folder. (rename it to AMD64 if it is too long)

2. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC and press ENTER.

 

2. Right click on standard VGA and select UPDATE DRIVER.

3. Select 2nd option (see picture below)

3. Click on BROWSE and point to the C:\SWsetup\SP35686 and click NEXT. Continue until installation finish and reboot. (other model point to the AMD64 folder)

4. If failed, repeat step 1 to step 3, but in step 3 select 2nd option.

5. Select HAVE DISK and Click browse.

5. Point to the C:\SWsetup\SP35686, then select the folder base on your system (32 or 64 bit). Refer picture below. (other model open AMD64 folder).


6. Then find and select Nvqh.inf and Click OK. Click NEXT and continue installation until finish. Reboot.

If failed you can try install using MOD INF.


2. NVIDIA Geforce GO 6150 windows 8 Driver MOD INF Drivers

1. Donwnload the latest NVIDIA drivers:
For win 8 32-bit : http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/49892
For Win 8 64-bit: http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/56378

1. Download and install, if the installation success reboot your computer. If not proceed with next step. (installation is a must to create a folder c;\nvidia which later will be use for this tutorial).

2. Look for the hardware ID for you graphic. read tutorial here:
http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-check-hardware-id.html

3. -will be update later -

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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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