Windows 7 Upgrade Guide for dv6000/dv9000 models

[Daniel_Potyrala]

@sammykay71

Hi,

Could you add more details about your problem?

[Daniel_Potyrala]

@hanealking

Hi,

Download and install the nVidia chipset driver from the first page of this thread.

Restart the system after installation and check results.

[yossarianTN]

Hi, i tried to upgrade my friends hp dv9655ee to windows 7 and for few hours it works fine, but now it isnt. It looks like gpu is not working properly, when it work for longer period of time screen works only in VGA safe mode and 8 bit colours, nvidia settings could not been sterted because it give me something like this: Nvidia gpu is not being used on this display. I tried newest drivers and drivers for vista from hp site. Is it possible that gpu is overheating? How is that possible if in vista all works fine.  It has now Windows 7 enterprise 32.bit. I tried delete all drivers with driver sweeper, install nforce and then nvidia gpu drivers but ist also dont help. Please advise.

[Kyle_W]

Try downloading and running the HP Support Assistant found at the following link: http://goo.gl/SeV0F

[tknoll]

I ordered a DV6000 with the AMD motherboard and 4gb of RAM several years ago. Last year I upgraded it to Windows 7 (32 bit) Professional. When I did it, I bought a new hard drive and did a clean install. When it still had vista on it I wen through a periodof time where it would constantly freeze up on me and I would have to restart. At some point it stopped freezing up and was working fine with Vista when I changed hard drives and installed windows 7.  Recently I sent it to a repair facility to have them reflow the GPU. It is still freezing up on me randomly. I have scanned for viruses and have none that I am aware of. I also have the HP Notebook Quick Dock which I have an HP w2207h monitor connected to as well as an HP 5610 all in one connected via usb as well as the HP wireless keyboard & mouse and a 500gb external hard drive. The quick dock is plugged to the computer witht the HP cable. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[wenchen]

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@Daniel_Potyrala wrote:

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 software by HP 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 nVidia graphic card should check temperature of this device before upgrade.

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

         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.

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 dv6205eu 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 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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[yossarianTN]

I solved my problem with getting code 43 in system hardware manager and working only in safe mode. All i have to do was to dissasemble notebook and heat GPU with a heat gun for about 2 minutes. Now everthing works well.

[isvgai]

Hi,

i'm installing Windows 7 32bit for a friend that have the DV6137EA model.

The problem is the wired ethernet controller driver.

The hardware id is:

PCI\VEN_6886&DEV_109A&SUBSYS_30BB103C&REV_00

I tryed both intel pro 100/1000 driver and the realtek lan drivers but nothing work.

The system had windows xp and the ethernet controller was not configured too.

Any ideas?

[Varadar]

Hi Daniel,

Model No- HP Pavilion dv6330ea Notebook PC. Refer to the link http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3411896&

I had purchased my laptop from Glasgow, UK and i am planning to upgrade my system from Vista Home Premium 32-bit to Windows 7 Professional 32-bit. 

As you mentioned -- 

5. Users with nVidia graphic card should check temperature of this device before upgrade.

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

         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.

q1]           what is minimum / best temperature should have for CPU, GPU, motherboard and HDD?

q2]           Is this temperature is enough to upgrade to Windows 7? Will it will create any problem after upgrading to Windows 7? Here are the temperature value of my system by CPUID Hardware Monitor v1.22

Motherboard - Quanta 30BC

Temperatures - THR1

Value - 46 C (114 F)

Min - 46 C (114 F)

Max - 62 C (143 F)

Inter Core Duo T2350

Temperatures - Core 0

Value - 41 C (105 F)

Min - 41 C (105 F)

Max - 64 C (147 F)

Temperatures - Core 1

Value - 41 C (105 F)

Min - 41 C (105 F)

Max - 64 C (147 F)

Harddisk - ST9250315AS

Temperatures - Assembly

Value - 48 C (118 F)

Min - 48 C (118 F)

Max - 49 C (120 F)

Temperatures - Air Flow

Value - 48 C (118 F)

Min - 48 C (118 F)

Max - 49 C (120 F)

Please reply which will help me to decide whether to proceed to upgrade to Windows 7 professional or not at HP Pavilion dv6330ea Notebook PC

[Daniel_Potyrala]

@Varadar

Hi,

This values are ok.

It is difficult to answer your question.

The idea is to not reach a much higher temperature after performing OS upgrade in compare to this values which you have now.