Free Driver Downloads

Atheros 50006x Wireless:

http://www.mediafire.com/?e8libjbvmww


Atheros Wireless:

http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?atheros=AR5006EG&system=1

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.Net Framework(before Quick Launch):
Download from microsoft

Quick Launch:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38171.exe

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Conexant SmartAudio 221:

http://www.promyvion.net/Conexant_SmartAudio221_XP_Modified.zip


OR:

http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4

OR:

http://cid-3f10d7c1771f7efe.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/ConexantHDAudio%7C_221%7C_XP.zip



Unzip to a folder,"if installer errors"...use Device Manager.

From Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on High Def Bus",choose Update driver,

No to connect,

Install from a list or specific location,

Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,

For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'

Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".

Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".

Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.

This weekend i got my hand on this model Lenovo 3000 Y400 to fix the OS. First time i look at it, no wonder, it is an old model (without looking at the specification), additionally it use windows vista.
During the windows XP installation, the DVD not work properly and cause incomplete installation which lead to driver installation failure.

SPECS:
Then i look at the specs -1.0GB ram and CORE DUO processor .then this make my job easy, installed windows 7. (note: dun judge the notebook by its cover)

WINDOWS 7 DRIVER:
All of the driver installed automatically except:

1. 3 BASE SYSTEM DEVICE : RICOH CARD READER
2. UNKNOWN DEVICE : refer to ENERGY CUT

1. RICOH CARD READER:
Download this driver:
Download
(install by double click at it)

2. ENERGY CUT
Download this driver
Download
(install by right click and select run as admin)

OTHER DRIVERS:
I don't have to install other driver since it's automatically installed. But if incase you need it:

1. AUDIO:
ADI audio driver:
Download
1. Right click on aud02us24.exe and select extract (extract the driver).
2. Open the extracted folder and you will find SETUP.EXE.
3. Right click on setup.exe and select COMPATIBILITY - select run this program in compatibility mode for "WINDOWS VISTA".
4. click APPLY and OK.
5. Right click again on SETUP.EXE and select run as admin.

2. BLUETOOTH:
Widcomm Bluetooth:
Download
If direct installation failed, try method similar to installing audio.

3. GRAPHIC:

INTEL GRAPHIC:
It should installed automatically, if not run automatic update. you ill see the updates for your graphic.

In case you have NVIDIA:
nVidia Go 7300 (Dedicated)
Download


4. WIRELESS:
Automatically intstalled, IF not:

There 2 wireless: INTEL and BROADCOM.
INTEL: auotmatically install or you can check at windows update.
BROADCOM: Download (install similarly using audio installation method).

IF you have any problem leave your comments below.

Compaq Presario CQ56-100XX Windows 7 Driver: Download Compaq Presario CQ56-100XX Drivers for Microsoft  Windows 7
Compaq Presario CQ56-100XX Windows 7 Drivers
CHIPSET:  Compaq Presario CQ56-100XX  Chipset Driver
Intel Chipset Installation Utility Download

AUDIO:  Compaq Presario CQ56-100XX  Audio Driver
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Download

Graphic:  Compaq Presario CQ56-100XX  Graphic Driver
Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver  Download

Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver  Download

Wireless  Compaq Presario CQ56-100XX  Wireless and Network Driver
CQ56 model equip with different wifi devices, so choose base on your specs, If you confuse what wireless device your laptop have, try Install and see which work for you, installing wrong driver will not harm your system.

1 Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver :  Download  

2. Ralink 2011 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter   Download 

3. Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7

4. Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver   Download  

5. Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver:  Download

6. Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Drive  Download

STORAGE  Intel Rapid Storage Technology  Download

QUICKLAUNCH:  HP Quicklaunch Button  Download

TOUCHPAD  Synaptic Touchpad Drivers  Download

OTHERS  HP power Manager Utility Software  Download