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04-14-2016 06:59 AM
i just down graded from windows 10 to 7 on my laptop wifi wont work and a couple of drivers download attempts failed too. kindly Help!
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04-14-2016 08:10 AM - edited 04-14-2016 08:11 AM
Hi:
The Broadcom wireless and bluetooth drivers I posted should work because the hardware ID's you posted match what the parts list stated.
The other ID is the Realtek ethernet adapter and you need this driver for that.
This package provides the Realtek Local Area Network (LAN) Driver that enables the Realtek Network Interface Card (NIC) Chip in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
File name: sp68947.exe
04-14-2016 07:05 AM
Hi:
According to the parts list for your notebook, it comes with a Broadcom BCM43142 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 HMC combination WLAN adapter.
http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?SearchText=J2C76PA
If the parts list is correct, these would be the wireless and bluetooth drivers you need...
This package contains Broadcom Wireless LAN driver that is required to enable integrated Broadcom Wireless LAN adapter in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. This package also contains the Broadcom Wireless Utility application.
File name: sp69014.exe
This package contains the Broadcom Bluetooth driver and software for supported models that are running a supported operating system. Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Driver is required to enable Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 devices and is compatible with Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0 and earlier versions.
File name: sp66402.exe
04-14-2016 07:59 AM
BCM43142AO
Hadrware ids:
USB\VID_0A5C&PID_216C&REV_0112
USB\VID_0A5C&PID_216C
Network Controller
Hardware ids:
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&SUBSYS_2230103C&REV_01
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&SUBSYS_2230103C
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4365&CC_0280
Ethernet
Hardware ids:
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_2281103C&REV_08
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_2281103C
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&CC_020000
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&CC_0200
that's what I gat!
04-14-2016 08:10 AM - edited 04-14-2016 08:11 AM
Hi:
The Broadcom wireless and bluetooth drivers I posted should work because the hardware ID's you posted match what the parts list stated.
The other ID is the Realtek ethernet adapter and you need this driver for that.
This package provides the Realtek Local Area Network (LAN) Driver that enables the Realtek Network Interface Card (NIC) Chip in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
File name: sp68947.exe
04-14-2016 01:31 PM - edited 04-14-2016 01:31 PM
Hi:
First install the Intel chipset installation utility and restart the PC. That will install the smbus controller.
This package contains the Intel Chipset Installation Utility and Driver for supported notebook models and operating systems. This utility enables the operating system to show the correct name for the installed Intel hardware in the Microsoft Windows Device Manager.
File name: sp68711.exe
Then to install the 3d video controller, you first have to install the Intel graphics driver and restart the PC.
This package provides the driver that enables the IntelHigh-Definition (HD) Graphics in supported notebook models that arerunning a supported operating system. If high-definition multimediainterface (HDMI) video output is supported, this package alsoinstalls the HDMI Audio Driver.
File name: sp67266.exe
Then install the nvidia graphics driver and restart the PC.
This package contains the driver that enables the NVIDIA Graphicsin supported notebook models that are running a supported operatingsystem.
File name: sp67265.exe
PCI device:
This package contains the driver that enables the Realtek Card Reader in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The card reader enables users to read from or write to supported removable storage cards, which are typically used in digital cameras, digital music players, and cellular phones.
File name: sp69617.exe
PCI Simple communications controller:
This package provides the Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI)Driver for the supported notebook models and operating systems. TheIntel Management Engine Interface enables communication between thehost operating system and the Intel Management Engine firmware.
File name: sp66098.exe
usb controller:
This package provides the Intel USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver forthe supported notebook models and operating systems. The driver enables USB 3.0 devices.
File name: sp67267.exe
ACPI\HPQ6007:
This package provides HP 3D DriveGuard Software (HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection) for supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. HP 3D DriveGuard Software protects the hard drive by parking the heads if the notebook is accidentally dropped, or is abruptly impacted by another object.
File name: sp71811.exe
ACPI\INT33A0:
This package provides the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver forsupported notebook models running a supported operating system. TheIntel Smart Connect Technology driver enables the system to resumefrom sleep mode and update supported web applications such asemail. The system enters sleep after the update is completed.
File name: sp66102.exe