Windows 7 Upgrade Guide for dv6000/dv9000 models

[Daniel_Potyrala]

Hi again,

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andraniel wrote:

GUYS, I'm really -really sorry !!! I changed empty Smart track disks for verbatim  and it burnt them successfully. Sorry, sorry for your time

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I did not think that this may be a problem with low quality disc. I was sure that you are using the same brand as always. I'm glad that you found solution. Tnx for posting about it.

[sacerdos37]

Hi Daniel,

once again I have questions/problems with the nvidia driver.

i copied this text from before because it's exactly what happens to me:

"I downloaded the Intel chipset drivers, I removed the NVIDIA drivers using Driver Sweeper, and then tried to download the NVIDIA driver from the link in your tutorial.  All I got was a BSOD with half-inch vertical white bars every two inches.  I have tried downloading a variety of drivers from NVIDIA website, but same result.  It is only when I completely remove all NVIDIA drivers and let the laptop default to Standard VGA Graphics Adaptor that it will even work.

OS boots up and everything runs fine, but screen is showing thin vertical turquoise lines.  They are only a few pixels in width and are mostly noticeable against light background. "

youn meant it is a GPU mistake.

But the strange thing is, that i tried different drivers with different solutions. Some (like "yours") never work, some are working for 2 hours, and some are working for several days until it breaks. If they work everything runs perfect. Aero, Movies, Windows Animations, 3D and CAD programs.

It's always the same, either it crashes while booting, or it crashes from nothing. E.g. I  sat next to the laptop and no program was running, I watched TV. Then the funny pixels appeared and 1 min later the system crashed and tried to restart. = Dead-Stripes

Then - safe mode- delete the whole nvidea stuff - restart

and it's working again but only with VGA

Thanks,

Max Bernardi

[Daniel_Potyrala]

@sacerdos37

Hi,

You've got the same problem as user which was original author of these words..

First go to www.nvidiasettlement.com and check is your laptop on faulty Nvidia GPU affected models list.

If it's on the list then check there FAQ.

If it's not on the list then check this link. You will find there some informations how you may solve this problem.

[indycompugeek]

Thank you VERY much for this!  I had to reinstall my system due to an hdd failure.  Your work has saved me several hours.  I wish HP would step forward, though, and actually support Win 7 on these machines. 

[KaosMaster]

I have modded a set of HP Graphics Drivers for Win7_Vista. There working well and would like your help in getting these out to the community to help them with there Conversion to Windows 7. The driver version is 186.44, and am willing to help work out the bugs in the drivers. Thanks for your time! [text removed for privacy]

[byrdieep]

The links in HP have changed since you posted this response.... I mistakenly assumed that windows 7 would have all the drivers I needed, and that, if not, I'd be able to download them from HP.  WRONG.  Should have known..... oh well.  I can't even find the specifications of what hardware is on this computer so that I could download drivers elsewhere. I have a dv6439nr. 

Device manager is telling me that I don't have drivers for:

• Base system Device:   Other devices:    Location PCI bus 7, device 5, funcion 3
• Base system Device:   Other devices:    Location PCI bus 7, device 5, funcion 2
• Coprocessor:                Other devices:    Location PCI bus 0, device 10, function 3

I did the clean windows 7 upgrade since the wireless card is not working... Device manager only shows NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller.

I've run windows update, and that fixed some of the drivers, and am now running HP assistant.  Does anyone know where I can find the specs on this machine so that I can look for drivers elsewhere?

[Daniel_Potyrala]

@byrdieep

Hi,

To solve this problems install chipset and card reader drivers.

They are on first page of this topic.

HP support page for dv6439nr is here.

I understand that you had problem with wireless even before upgrade, so it looks that this is hardware problem.

This may be solved very easy. Buy and connect USB wireless card to your laptop.

If you live in US then you should be interested in checking proposed NVIDIA GPU settlement and affected models list which is there. If your laptop product number (pn) is on the list then wireless problem is one of Identified Symptoms per Settlement Agreement.

Resource:

How to Locate the Notebook p/n

[Cazz]

Thank you very much - my daughter has an HP dv6700 (actually a dv6835nr) and I will following the guidelines that you set above to do a Fresh install of Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit OS on her system.

[2therock]

I have a dv6000t and just went from Vista x32 to Win7 x64 with no problems what so ever.It runs like a screaming banshee.

The only thing that is not as shipped is the seagate 200GB HDD.

dv6000t CTO
Vista Home Premium (NOW Win 7 x64 HP)/ Intel Core2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz 4MB L2Cache
2GB DDR RAM / 256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400
200GB 7200 RPM Seagate HDD / 15.4" Matte SEC Display
8X DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
IntelPro Wireless 3945ABG & Bluetooth / 12Cell Battery
As Delivered: F.16 BIOS, No Whine Noise, No Fan Noise, No Problems.

[ChaitanyaDawer]

HI

I have upgraded my HP pAvillion Dv6114TX Laptop to windows 7 Home basic after upgrading the RAM to 1.5 gb. All seems to work well. i have found all the drivers but the Wifi and bluetooth dont seem to work.As soon as i turn the wireless switch, the laptop freezes and the only way out is by turning the power off .

ALso the in built mic doesnt seem to work anymore.

Kindly help as soon as possible.

thank you.