Windows 7 Upgrade Guide for dv2000 models [ Edited ]

[Daniel_Potyrala]

Statement:

You are using this guide at your own risk. I don't take any responsibility for any problems.

Things which you should know and do before upgrade:

     1. HP may demand you to reinstall back Vista if you will have any hardware problems to troubleshoot them.

     2. HP will not help you if you will have any software problems because this models haven't got their support with Windows 7

         system.

     3. Before you will upgrade to Windows 7 please make Vista Recovery CD/DVD. How to do it all informations here.

     4. All Vista drivers and pre-installed by HP software for your model are in C:\swsetup folder.

         If you still have it on your HDD then copy this folder to CD/DVD. You may need them someday.

     5. Users with AMD processors reported that their dv2000 models were very quickly overheated after installing Windows 7.

         So if you want to install this system and you've got this processor remember about it and be oversensitive on this issue.

         How you may check Your notebook CPU (processor), GPU (graphic card), motherboard or HDD temperature?

         To do that use HWMonitor (free and recommended) or Aida64.

         CherylG (one of the top HP forum contributors which has dv2000 model) solved this problem by installing Windows Updates.

         Resource:

         How to install Windows updates

    6. If Your model have nVidia graphic card then please check how high temperature this device have under Vista.

          This way you will know is it working ok in Windows 7 too.

How to find out which model you've got and specifications for it:

      1. Click on Support & Drivers link. (Upper part of this page.)

      2. In search box type your laptop product number (p/n).

          Resource:

          How to Locate the Notebook p/n

      3. Under notebook picture you will find your notebook model name (example: HP Pavilion dv2205eu Notebook PC).

      4. On the same page click on Product Information -> Product Specifications and you will find all informations about

           your notebook hardaware.

How to install Windows 7 and what you should know while upgrading:

      1. Guide: How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7

      2. All Windows 7 drivers you will find in next post below.

      3. Some of drivers have comment then they are originaly made for Vista system.

          When normal installation will fail, then try to run unsuccessfully installed file in Compatibility Mode (Windows Vista,

          Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2).

          Resources:

          Make older programs run in this version of Windows

          How to Run a Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows 7

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CHIPSET DRIVERS 

Solution on COPROCESSOR with yellow exclamation mark () 

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If you have Intel processor:

Intel Chipset (Install and reboot before other drivers) here (ver 9.1.1.1025 for 32/64 bit Win7)

Intel Rapid Storage Technology here (ver 10.1.2.1004 for 32/64 bit Win7)

If you have AMD processor:

nVidia Chipset (Install and reboot before other drivers) here   (Vista)

Important information for users with nVidia chipset!

If you have 4GB of RAM or more then check Microsoft knowledge base article about solution on some problems which you may have here.

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GRAPHIC DRIVERS

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Intel Graphic:

    Intel 950 and Intel X3100 here (ver 15.12.75.4.1930 for Win7 32 bit) or here (ver 15.12.75.4.1930 for Win7 64 bit)

nVidia  Graphic:

  Important information!

   If you have installed any nVidia drivers for graphic card then before you will install other version you will need first to remove

    old drivers from your system. Check below guide how to do it (this is not standard uninstallation process):

   How to remove nVidia graphic drivers from Windows system.

   Drivers:

    nVidia GeForce 8400M GS:

         OPTION 1

         Version 267.76 here for Windows 7 32 bit or here for Windows 7 64 bit.

         OPTION 2

         Version 197.16 here for Windows 7 32 bit or here for Windows 7 64 bit.

         Note:

         Remember to uninstall previous graphic card driver first.

    nVidia GeForce GO 6150M, 7150M, 7200M:

          OPTION 1

          First try to install original Vista drivers for your model.

          Resource:

          How to find all Vista audio and graphic drivers for specific model on HP sites?

           OPTION 2

           If original drivers will not work then try modded drivers ver 195.81.

        Note:

        Remember to uninstall previous graphic card driver first.

        How to install them under Windows 7?

           1. Download driver here (for Win7 32 bit) or here (for Win7 64 bit) 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.

     OPTION 3

           Last thing which you may do is installing graphic driver from Windows Update.

        Note:

        Remember to uninstall previous graphic card driver first.

     1.Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button , clicking ' All Programs ', and then clicking ' Windows

             Update '.

     2.In the left pane, click ' Check for updates ' , and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.

     3.Select the ' Optional Updates ' and install from there only driver for your graphic card.

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AUDIO DRIVERS

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Conexant HD Audio

         Use original Vista drivers for your model.

         Resource:

         How to find all Vista audio and graphic drivers for specific model on HP sites?

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MODEM DRIVERS

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Conexant Modem here (ver 7.61.0.0 A)   (Vista) - If you have Conexant audio card

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HP QUICK PLAY 

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HP QuickPlay here (ver 3.7 v.6112 for 32/64 bit Win7)

Notes:

• It must be installed before HP Quick Launch Buttons.

• You've installed this software and it hangs while using?

      Uninstall your current HP QUICK PLAY version and install this which you had in Vista.

      Resource:

      Uninstalling Software in Windows 7

      Uninstall or change a program in Windows 7

      If you burned CD/DVD with C:\swsetup folder as suggested in guide then you will find it there.

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HP Quick Launch Buttons

Solution on KEYBOARD FILTER with yellow exclamation mark ()  

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HP Quick Launch Buttons here (ver 6.50.13.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)

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WIRELESS DRIVERS

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

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

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

HP Wireless Assistant here (ver 3.50.12.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)

Bluetooth Wireless here (ver 6.5.0.2000  for 32/64 bit Win7) Only for models with Bluetooth.

Note:

How to install Bluetooth driver?

Check the link below:

How to install HP Bluetooth driver in Windows 7.

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ETHERNET DRIVERS

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Marvell Yukon 88E8039 Lan here  (ver 10.70.5.3 for 32/64 bit Win7) Only for models with Intel processor.

Models with AMD processors don't need to install any extra file for ethernet., because drivers for it are in chipset package.

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CARD READER

Solution on  BASE SYSTEM DEVICE with yellow exclamation mark () 

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Ricoh 5-1 Card Reader Driver here (ver 6.10.01.03  for 32/64 bit Win7)

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TOUCHPAD DRIVER

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Synaptics TouchPad here (ver 16.0.1.0  for 32/64 bit Win7)

           Note:

           By default is enabled Two - Finger Scrolling. If you want to use one finger for scrolling then check the link below:

            How to change Two - Finger Scrolling on One - Finger Scrolling in Synaptics TouchPad software.

Alps TouchPad

Intstall driver from Windows Update:

     1.Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button , clicking ' All Programs ', and then clicking ' Windows

             Update '.

     2.In the left pane, click ' Check for updates ' , and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.

     3.Select the ' Optional Updates ' and install from there only driver for Alps TouchPad.

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ONLY IF YOUR MODEL HAS:  WEBCAM 

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Cyberlink YouCam here (ver 2.0.3115  for 32/64 bit Win7)

Note:

If you have any problem with your webcam then check below links to HP documents:

Fixing Webcam Problems in Windows

Testing a Webcam using Your Favorite Instant Messenger

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3VRX (optional software)

on-screen visuals and associated sounds that are displayed and heard when adjusting volume

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3VRX here (ver 2.5 for 32/64 bit Win7)

Note:

Here is YouTube video which shows what can be done with this software.

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ONLY IF YOUR MODEL HAS:  FINGERPRINT READER

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1. Uninstall all previous fingerprint reader drivers and software

       Check below guide how to do it (this is not standard uninstallation process):

     How to uninstall AuthenTec fingerprint software and driver

2. You may install now correct fingeprint reader driver and software.

       There are available two applications to this device:

        - AuthenTec TrueSuite

       and

       - DigitalPersona Personal (recommended).

       Information on how to install both softwares you will find in below guides:

       AuthenTec TrueSuite, AuthenTec fingerprint and Windows 7

     DigitalPersona Personal, AuthenTec fingerprint and Windows 7

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ONLY IF YOUR MODEL HAS: DVD DRIVE WITH LIGHTSCRIBE

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How can you check is your DVD drive with Lightscribe?

On DVD panel there will be Lightscribe logo.

LightScribe Host Software here (ver 1.18.22.2   for 32/64 bit Win7)

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Report of the changes which were made in the guide

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Edited  16-01-2010  Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to ver 14.0.3.1, Updated Broadcom driver to ver 5.60.18.41

Edited  18-01-2010  Updated nVidia Graphic section. Added drivers for nVidia GeForce 8400M GS (ver 195.62)

Edited  19-01-2010  Updated LightScribe Host Software to ver 1.18.10.2

Edited  05-02-2010  Updated fingerprint drivers, software and added fingerprint guides.

Edited  27-02-2010  Updated LightScribe Host Software to ver 1.18.11.1

Edited  03-03-2010  Updated HP Quick Launch Buttons to ver 6.50.13.1

Edited  20-03-2010  Updated Synaptics TouchPad to ver 15.0.9.0 (this version enables multitouch gestures)

Edited  21-03-2010  Added two guides. How to remove nVidia graphic drivers from Windows system and How to install HP Bluetooth driver in

                                Windows 7.

Edited  25-03-2010  Updated LightScribe Host Software to ver 1.18.12.1

Edited  26-03-2010  Changed Intel Matrix Storage Manager name to Intel Rapid Storage Technology, added Intel Rapid Storage Technology

                                to ver 9.6.0.1014

Edited  31-03-2010  Updated nVidia Graphic section with uninstallation guide, Updated drivers for nVidia GeForce 8400M GS to ver 197.16

Edited  10-04-2010  Updated LightScribe Host Software to ver 1.18.13.1

Edited  04-05-2010  Updated LightScribe Host Software to ver 1.18.14.1

Edited  05-05-2010  Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to ver 15.0.13.0, Updated HP QuickPlay to ver 3.7 v.6112

Edited  21-05-2010  Updated Bradcom wireless to ver 5.60.48.35, Updated Atheros wireless to ver 8.0.0.316, Updated Synaptics touchpad

                                to ver 15.0.13.3

Edited  24-05-2010  Updated HP Wireless Assistant to ver 3.50.11.2

Edited  24-06-2010  Updated Edited  14-12-2011  Updated driver for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

Edited  30-07-2010  Updated Broadcom wireless - the same version but with some improvements, Updated HP Wireless Assistant to ver 3.50.12.1

Edited  01-04-2011  Added drivers for nVidia GeForce 8400M GS (ver 267.76)

Edited  02-04-2011  Updated LightScribe Host Software to ver 1.18.22.2, Added one guide: How to change Two - Finger Scrolling on One - Finger

                                Scrolling in Synaptics TouchPad software.

Edited  14-12-2011  Updated driver for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

Edited  07-05-2012  Updated driver for HP Bluetooth to ver 6.5.0.2000, Synaptics TouchPad driver to ver 16.0.1.0, Updated guide: How to install

                                HP Bluetooth driver in Windows 7

[CherylG]

Caution_if you choose to use your Vista audio drivers , be aware that latest Conexant posted on dv2700/dv2800 series is wrong. After selecting 'Audio' click on the link titled 'Previous versions available' to see other 'Versions'.Select the second in the list.

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I did a clean install on my dv2810us which is AMD model.I was pleasantly surprised at how many drivers were included in Windows 7. Even my Broadcom wireless was activated soon into the install.

 
I did see the overheating problem soon after on this clean install ( also on previous Upgrade to 7 done as an experiment first)...but not fan stopping as reported by some with dv2000 series.Immediately after installation I opened Windows Update from Control Panel and chose to also see optional updates.Once all of those were installed, after a reboot my temps were back to normal.

Only items missing after initial install was Conexant Audio ,Card Reader,coprocessor and Nvidia graphics. The run of Windows Update from Control Panel installed Nvidia graphics and Conexant Audio,Modem.
I installed coprocessor from my C:\SwSetup\Drivers\Chipset folder.HP Quick Launch & Card Reader from this dv2000 guide.

If you have Bluetooth you will probably have to install HP Wireless Assistant and turn on BT before 7 will install a driver.At least I did.After the BT driver installed I was able to remove Wireless Assistant and all worked well.

I installed Quick Play from the SwSetup folder.My Alps Touchpad was working with native 7 drivers, but I did install Alps posted above anyway.

Most important thing to remember is to check your fan! You can also have a utility handy to check temps_but I would run Windows Update soon after 7 installation.HWMonitor here is fast.

[javauser]

Kudos to this guide. I was able to upgrade my dv2700 to windows 7. The video drivers didn't work though. I just used the Vista drivers instead, and that seemed to work.

Everything works well except that when I connect an external projector or an external monitor, my system gets intermittent system hangs.

Can anyone help?

[Daniel_Potyrala]

Hi,

Write down Your p/n number which is under Your computer and looks like this.

Can Your write more informations about this problem with graphic driver?

[shahas520]

how do i tell what touchpad company i have? I have a dv2911us and just upgraded to windows 7 professional.

Thanks

[Daniel_Potyrala]

Hi, You've got ALPS touchpad. How to check it. The simplest way to find correct driver for touchpad is to check Vista drivers for Your model on HP site.

[Safater]

i have dv2810us i upgraded to windows 7 i dont have sound in my laptop and i dont have sound video and game controllers in device manager

[CherylG]

Read my post above_I have the dv2810 and it worked for me

I opened Windows Update from Control Panel and clicked the link to  see Optional updates, Conexant Audio driver was there.

[Safater]

well  all optional updates are language packs security updates i also looked serious updates not there ... one of them is nvidia .. im afraid that maybe its a hardware issue