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‎10-13-2016 08:17 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista

I have downloaded the disk storage driver executable but don't really want to install it on my dell. I just need the driver files for my HP laptop I'm trying to revive. I'll put just the driver files on a USB to see if I can revive the disk on the HP machine. How do I extract the drivers from this executable without installing who knows what on a non HP machine?

 

BTW, what are my chances of reviving the C: drive with these driver files that currently can't be seen with the recovery disk?

Thanks in advance,

Joe

 

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‎10-14-2016 06:02 PM

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You're very welcome.

 

Unfortunately, I don't know of anyone that wants a laptop for refurbishing/parts.

 

I usually take PC's I don't want anymore, to the local PC repair shop in town.

 

They are always happy to use one for spare parts.

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‎10-14-2016 07:23 AM

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Hi, Joe:

 

Use the free 7-zip file utility to break the executable file into its driver folder(s).

 

http://www.7-zip.org/

 

Unfortunately, I don't have an answer to your second question.

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‎10-14-2016 08:35 AM

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I ran the 7zip utility twice, once on the main .exe and then again on the .exe that was extracted. Which file is the driver file? Please see enclosed pic...drivers1.png

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‎10-14-2016 08:37 AM

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Hi:

 

That is a file that can't be extracted any further.

 

What is the full model # (or product #) of your PC, and I will attached the zipped storage files only.

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‎10-14-2016 09:04 AM - last edited on ‎10-14-2016 09:23 AM by Retired

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It's a laptop:

 

HP Pavilion dv6500

s/n: [Personal Information Removed]

p/n: GS804UA#ABA

 

Running Win Vista Home Premium

 

Thanks!

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‎10-14-2016 09:27 AM

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You're very welcome.

 

I have zipped up and attached the Vista 32 bit storage drivers below.

 

The specific storage controller driver you need for your model is the Intel(R) ICH8M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller driver.

 

 

Driver.zip
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‎10-14-2016 04:36 PM

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Thanks for those drivers Paul. The disk is actually bad and needs to be replaced. So I now have a laptop without a disk and a Win Vista Home Premium license. Do you know anyone that wants such a laptop? Possibly for mem or parts? Thanks again.

-Joe

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‎10-14-2016 06:02 PM

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You're very welcome.

 

Unfortunately, I don't know of anyone that wants a laptop for refurbishing/parts.

 

I usually take PC's I don't want anymore, to the local PC repair shop in town.

 

They are always happy to use one for spare parts.

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‎10-15-2016 09:32 AM

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Thank you. I'm good to close this ticket. Thanks for your help.

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‎10-15-2016 09:50 AM

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Anytime.

 

Glad to have been of assistance.

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