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quasorpro
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Registered: ‎07-16-2009
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I've a Presario C794WU. I'm having all kinda driver problems with it after installing XP SP2. I know that HP doesnt support XP anymore but I need the genuine drivers. I don't want Vista to eat up my memory. Please help me.

 

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Compaq Presario C794WU
Core 2 Duo Mobile @ 1866 MHz
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Intel 965 Express Chipset
160GB WDC
Windows XP SP2 (sux!!! waiting for Chrome :-) )
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Michael Ekstrom
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Registered: ‎05-07-2009
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Re: C794WU

You will probably find that this thread will suit your needs:

 

http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/bizsupport/questionanswer.do?admit=109447626+1247762861761+28353475&threadId=1251631

 

Post any more questions,

Michael

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quasorpro
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Registered: ‎07-16-2009
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thank u dude. I'm trying it right now. Will let u know.
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Compaq Presario C794WU
Core 2 Duo Mobile @ 1866 MHz
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Intel 965 Express Chipset
160GB WDC
Windows XP SP2 (sux!!! waiting for Chrome :-) )
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quasorpro
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Registered: ‎07-16-2009
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It doesnt work out... :-(
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Compaq Presario C794WU
Core 2 Duo Mobile @ 1866 MHz
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Intel 965 Express Chipset
160GB WDC
Windows XP SP2 (sux!!! waiting for Chrome :-) )
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Daniel_Potyrala
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Registered: ‎01-31-2009
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Re: C794WU

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XP drivers for Your model:

 

Chipset here (First install this and reboot)

 

Intel Matrix Storage Manager here

 

Graphic Intel 965 here

 

Wireless Intel 3945 ABG here

 

or 

 

Atheros Wireless here

 

Realtek RTL8139C here

 

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

 

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

 

Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221 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 Driver here

 

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

 

HP Quick Launch Buttons here


USB Mass Storage Device here

 

Alps Touchpad here

 

if You have web cam: Cyberlink YouCam here

Message Edited by Daniel_Potyrala on 07-16-2009 09:05 PM

 

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