Downgrade Vista to XP CQ60-215DX

[dtcolton]

I purchased the Presario CQ60-215DX and it came with Vista.

When I checked on http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us〈=en&product=3860070 it shows a measely set of 3 pieces of software/drivers.

Vista on the other hand looks fully loaded (like we would expect).

Is it possible for me to downgrade to XP given there are certain drivers needed for the video card and networking etc?

[Daniel_Potyrala]

Hi,

First make Vista backup. How to do it all informations here.

Be sure that You are using WinXP SP2 version. If you haven't got SP2 version here you can download this service pack

and here You have got guide how to slipstream this file with Your system again by nLite.

In this program You can even burn Your new XP cd with this driver.

[Daniel_Potyrala · Accepted solution]

Nvidia chipset here (First install this and reboot. Don't install only Network Management Tools (v67.91) "Sedona" from this package)

MS-UAA for SP2 (required with a reboot before Audio, Modem and Graphic driver) here

MS-UAA for SP3 (required with a reboot before Audio, Modem and Graphic driver) here

Nvidia GeForce 8200M G

   Modded Nvidia drivers ver 186.81.

   How to install them in XP:
   1. Download driver here, double click and select extract,
   2. Download from this site with drivers also INF Modified and replace original INF in extracted folder,
   3. Install & reboot.

 
Conexant High-Definition Audio here

Unzip to a folder..use Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on HD",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.

Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP here

Atheros Wireless here

or

Broadcom Wireless here

Realtek usb 2.0 Card reader here

.Net Framework (required before HP Quick Launch Buttons) here

HP Quick Launch Buttons here

if You have web cam: Cyberlink YouCam here

If you had for 7 unknown devices (buttons drivers), here (New link)

Do manual installation

Go to device manager, right click unknown device,

Choose to update driver, No to connect,

Choose install from a list or specific location, Don't search, Have disk,

Browse to the location of machine.inf.

Do it for the rest of unknown devices.

Message Edited by Daniel_Potyrala on 09-12-2009 03:07 PM

[wxlug]

How should I do the downgrade if I got the XP SP3?

Actually, I have done it. Now it comes a problem that the windows tell me there is no audio device, even though I have installed all of the driver... 

Many thanks.

[CherylG]

SP3 causes many problems with Audio. Try this and reboot

MS UAA for XP SP3, here

[wxlug]

I tried, still doesn't work......

Is there any other way that I can try except finding another sp2 xp cd, do what Daniel said above and then upgrade to sp3?