General Guide to XP Downgrade For HP/Compaq Consumers Notebook
This guide is a general guide to XP downgrade for all HP/Compaq consumers notebook, with No affiliation what so ever with HP.
It is intended to help HP notebook owners. The resources are collected from XP downgraders in HP forum.
The guide will be divided into 3 categories, Easy, Moderate and Difficult Models, please check you own model before downloading the drivers.
Be sure to use your complete Model # (section 1) or P/N (section 2) from Service Tag when checking your specs to determine correct drivers, here.
- HP does NOT support XP for consumer notebooks, so if you have any difficulties regarding XP, do not expect HP will help you.
- HP may demand you to install back VISTA if you have hardware problem to troubleshoot it.
An option to consider-put your original Vista hdd away and install new one for XP. - Some of the notebook features may not work in XP due to uncertified licenses pointed in this guide.
- Microsoft has released three (3) Service Packs for XP, use only SP2 for the first trial. Why? Since many of XP drivers are released based on XP-SP2.
- Always make Vista Recovery cd/dvd before downgrade to XP. see it here
- You have a folder with drivers & programs that may prove very helpful after XP downgrade.
Copy folder C:\Swsetup to DVD Before formatting your hdd. - If you have a pre-SP2 XP cd, get the full SP to Integrate with Nlite: SP2 Nlite HERE
Notebook consumer models with model number BELOW Vx5xx for Presario and dvx5xx for Pavilion models. example_V3442TU.
Presario notebooks
Model BELOW V35xx and with Intel processor refer to V3000T for drivers. Here
Model BELOW V35xx and with AMD processor refer to V3000Z for drivers. Here
Model BELOW V65xx and with Intel processor refer to V6000T for drivers. Here
Model BELOW V65xx and with AMD processor refer to V6000Z for drivers. Here
Pavilion notebooks
Model BELOW dv25xx and with Intel processor refer to dv2000T drivers. Here
Model BELOW dv25xx and with AMD processor refer to dv2000Z drivers. Here
Model BELOW dv65xx and with Intel processor refer to dv6000T drivers. Here
Model BELOW dv65xx and with AMD processor refer to dv6000Z drivers. Here
Model BELOW dv95xx and with Intel processor refer to dv9000T drivers. Here
Model BELOW dv95xx and with AMD processor refer to dv9000Z drivers. Here
Some Notes:
- Use the option of disable native SATA in BIOS setting for Intel machine, AMD machine does not have this requirement.
- Always install chipset first
- Install MS-UAA before sound and modems
- Install .Net Framework before HP Quick Launch Buttons
- Install Windows Installer 3.1 before Intel Wireless
1. QuickPlay Windows for XP
QPW version 2.3 for XP, here
Update to the final version of QPW for XP, here and Skin update, here
In some notebook QPW will need a regirsty hack to install it,
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\QPFlag]
"QPFlag"=dword:00000003
"@"=""
If you don’t know how to do it, just download,QuickPlay.zip, extract it, double click run it.
2. Cyberlink YouCam 2.0 Software, here
3. LightScribe System Software, here
4. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, here
5. MS UAA OR MS UAA for XP SP3, here
2. Moderate Models
Notebook model number Vx5xx and ABOVE plus B1200 & C700 series Presario and dvx5xx and ABOVE for Pavilion models.
CQ20, CQ50, CQ60 and CQ70 for NEW Presario models and G50, G60 and G70 for NEW HP models also included.Letters of t and z represent Intel platform and AMD platform respectively.
Some Notes:
- For Vx5xx and dvx5xx and ABOVE models plus B1200 & C700 series, with Intel Processor installed, ICH8 sata driver needs to be slipstreamed into XP installer, while notebooks with AMD processor need no extra driver to install.
- For New Presario and HP models (CQ20, CQ50, CQ60, CQ70, G50, G60 and G70) with Intel Processor installed, ICH9 sata driver needs to be slipstreamed into XP installer, while AMD processor needs no extra driver to install.
MS UAA must be installed before Audio.
MS UAA , here
MS UAA for XP SP3, here
SATA DRIVERS
You may use external floppy drive and F6 during windows XP installation,best option use Nlite.Guide to slipstream sata driver (the guide only shows ICH8 sata driver) here
Nlite download: Here
1. ICH8 sata driver, here
2. ICH9 sata driver, here
The driver is located in iaAHCI.inf and is called ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
Compatible XP drivers from other HP/Compaq Models
1. CQ20 and B1200 models, all XP drivers are available in HP Compaq 2230s support model page Here
2. CQ50, CQ60 & CQ70 for Presario models & G50, G60 and G70 for HP and C700 series, DVx5xx & above and Vx5xx and above with Intel processor/Realtek Audio will find most of the XP drivers on V6700tx _take note to install MS UAA ,Win Installer 3.1,.NET first as mentioned above.
Most of XP drivers for intel machines available in V6700TX CTO support page, here
3. If you still can not find your model drivers in V6700TX CTO support page, download drivers below
CHIPSET DRIVERS
Notebook with AMD processors, installs Nvidia chipset first.
The chipset drivers also install Ethernet, SMBus, SATARAID and more, see Nvidia doc.
Nvidia chipset, here
Notebook with Intel processors installs Intel chipset first.
For C700 series, Vx5xx and dvx5xx and ABOVE (ICH8) Intel chipset (sp36880) from v6700tx support page, here or use Intel chipset below
(CQ50, CQ60, CQ70, G50, G60 and G70) must install Chipset from Intel site, here
GRAPHICS DRIVERS
Nvidia Video graphics drivers
GeForce Release 179.48, here
or try latest Nvidia driver
GeForce Release 185.85, here
GeForce Release 186.81, here
GeForce Release 195.62, here
GeForce Release 197.16, here
Geforce Release 260.89 here latest as 10/14/10
If it does work, try INF Modded from www.laptopvideo2go.com site
For GeForce Release 179.48, here
For GeForce Release 185.85, here
For GeForce Release 186.81, here
For GeForce Release 195.62, here
For GeForce Release 196.16, here
3-step process to install:
1. Download driver, double click and select extract,
2. Download INF Modded and replace original INF in extracted folder,
3. Install & reboot.
Some notes:
- Nvidia driver from Nvidia site may not work for some moderate models.
- GeForce Release 185.85 and 186.81 may have some problems with some “old” Nvidia video graphics i.e GeForce 7150M, 8400M G.
- Please join www.laptopvideo2go.com forum for further best performance result.
For Intel 965 Express Chipset Family used in C700 series, Vx5xx and dvx5xx and ABOVE models, here
For Intel 4/5 Series Express Chipset Family used in New Presario and New HP models, Here
Some notes:
- If your model uses Intel 4 Series Chipset, MS-UAA must be installed before Intel video graphic driver. Intel bundled HDMI driver in Video graphic driver
- New Nvidia drivers (185.85) also require MS-UAA for HDMI driver
- A reboot is required before installing Audio and Modem drivers.
- If you are using XP-SP3 (not recommended for the first trial), try using kb835221 (older version of MS-UAA) or use the registry trick.
AUDIO DRIVERS
Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221 Driver (C700 series, Vx5xx and dvx5xx and ABOVE models)
Driver modded by silver 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.
A new version of Conexant HD SmartAudio 221
Modded driver from Toshiba driver (tested good in dv2922tx, however some users reported it was not working for their notebooks), hereConexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221 Driver (CQ50, CQ60, CQ70, G50, G60 and G70), use Microsoft Update driver, or download it here
For CQ60/70 and G60/70 with Conexant Pebble, here
MODEM & CARD READER
Conexant HD Modem , here
Motorola SM56 Modem, download from V6700TX, here
Realtek usb 2.0 Card, Here or Here
Ricoh Card Reader, download from V6700TX, here
BLUETOOTH & WIRELESS ASSISTANT
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless, here or sp43730.exe (newer), here
HP Wireless Assistant, here
NETWORK
Intel Wireless, (Note: MS Windows Installer 3.1, or later, must be installed), here
(newer) Intel card, Intel Wifi Link 1000 BGN
Atheros Wireless driver, here or (newer) here
Broadcom Wireless, here or sp47346 (newer) here
Realtek RTL8101 Ethernet NIC, download from V6700TX, here or from Realtek Here
Marvell Yukon LAN here
TOUCHPAD
ALPS Touchpad, here or newer (7.5.2021.101), here
Synaptics, download from V6700TX, here
FINGERPRINT & SOFTWARE
AuthenTec Inc. AES2501 Fingerprint, here
Bioscrypt VeriSoft Access Manager, here
BUTTON DRIVER
(only if you have unknown devices)
Unknown devices (Hardware ID: ACPI\PNP0C32\...), here
Do manual installation
Go to device manager, right click unknown device,
Choose to update driver, No to connect,
Choose install from a list or specific location, Don't search, Have disk,
Browse to the location of machine.inf.
Do it for the rest of unknown devices
Some important notes
1. AMD machines may find 1394 Firewire with error, requires BIOS downgrade or safer option of this driver, here
2. Atheros Wireless light is many times red/orange even when working properly.Atheros amber light fix, here
Compiled by Cheryl G and Rakhmad Siregar
Be sure that you use your complete Model # (section 1) or P/N (section 2) from Service Tag on bottom of laptop when checking your specs page to determine correct drivers/BIOS, here.
- For Difficult Models, it is reported that using SP3 is better than SP2 (no more devcon utility)
- Install CPU-Z to determine correct SATA driver to select. Download the program from here
- Always make Vista/W7 Recovery cd/dvd before downgrade to XP. see it here
- You have a folder with drivers & programs that may prove very helpful after XP downgrade.
Copy folder C:\Swsetup to DVD Before formatting your hdd. - If you have a SP2 XP cd, get the full SP3 to Integrate with Nlite: SP3, Nlite HERE
3. Difficult Models
For NEW notebook consumer models e.i. Presario, Pavilion, and HDX models are difficult to downgrade. It is possible task but needs many efforts.
Difficult models are CQ40, CQ35, CQ45, CQ61 Presario models, dv2, dv3, dv4, dv5, dv6, dv7 Pavilion models and all HDX models
Some information from XP downgraders
- For Intel platform, some of XP downgraders have to utilize devcon utility to restart MS-UAA automatically, XP-SP3 may solve this issue.
- HP Quick Launch Buttons software do not install proper keyboard layout that lead some Fn feature malfunctions, i.e (brightness control) a BIOS update may solve this problem, read extra caution below and update only while still running original OS..before downgrading to XP.
- HP has released XP ENE CIR driver, download below.
- IDT sound chip, “old” Vista driver can be used however, needs some tricks to make it work properly, using audio driver from C:\swsetup is reported solve this issue
- HD and Blue Ray features may not run properly in XP.
- Connect the notebook to the AC power supply, exit all other programs, and allow the computer to restart after applying the updated BIOS.
- Do not turn off the computer while the BIOS is updating. Attempting to cancel this update operation will cause damage to the BIOS and will require that the computer be repaired at an HP authorized facility.
SATA DRIVERS
You may use external floppy drive and use the option of F6 during windows XP installation, however if you don’t have it, use Nlite.
A good guide to slipstream sata driver (the guide only shows ICH8 sata driver) here
Nlite download: Here
Notebook with Intel processors installed, Install CPU-Z to determine correct SATA driver to select. Download the free program from here
Intel SATA drivers , here Extract with free 7Zip to use with nLite.The driver is located in iaAHCI.inf
Notebook with AMD processors installed, use AMD sata driver.
AMD SATA AHCI Controller, HERE
Or, AMD SATA AHCI driver from HP , here
Extract sp43839 to a folder and use files in RAID7xx folder
Important Notes:
- In Nlite, choose the option of insert -> multiple driver folder
- Select ONLY x86 driver for AMD SATA AHCI when asked.
- Never choose x64 driver when asked
For Difficult Models, reading Joshua Wood’s guide is a must before proceed to XP downgrade, here
CHIPSET DRIVERS
Notebook with AMD processors must install AMD chipset.
Install .Net Framework first Here
Download South Bridge Driver individually, Here
Notebook with Intel processors must install Intel chipset first.
Intel Chipset (Install and reboot) here
GRAPHICS DRIVERS
Nvidia Video graphics drivers
GeForce Release 179.48, here
or latest Nvidia driver
GeForce Release 185.85, here
GeForce Release 186.81, here
GeForce Release 195.62, here
GeForce Release 197.16, here
(Newest) Geforce Release 258.96 here
If it does work, try INF Modded from www.laptopvideo2go.com site
For GeForce Release 179.48, here
For GeForce Release 185.85, here
For GeForce Release 186.81, here
For GeForce Release 195.62, here
For GeForce Release 196.16, here
3-step process to install:
1. Download driver, double click and select extract,
2. Download INF Modded and replace original INF in extracted folder,
3. Install & reboot.
Intel Video Graphic drivers Here
ATI/AMD video Graphic drivers
1. For integrated video graphic HD 3200
Catalyst Software Suite (.Net Framework is required first), Here
2. For dedicated video graphic HD 3250, 3450, 3750 etc
Use Mobility Modder tools, here with Catalyst Software
3.ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Here (HP)
ATI HDMI Audio Device, here (Download the ATI HDMI Audio device driver)
Some notes:
- If you have Intel video graphic, MS-UAA must be installed before Intel video graphic driver.
- New Nvidia drivers (185.85) also required MS-UAA for HDMI driver.
- If you have ATI video graphic, MS-UAA must be installed before ATI HDMI audio device.
- A reboot is required before installing Audio and Modem driver
AUDIO DRIVERS
(The most difficult driver)
Please make sure MS-UAA has been installed properly
How?
Go to Device Manager under System Devices to see if MS UAA installed properly.
There should be a listing for Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio.
If not, you should have a PCI with yellow!
Right click it and Update Driver,
No to Connect, No to Search and last Install Automatically.
IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver,
Use your Vista driver in C:\swsetup\driver\Audio
If it is not working try the following drivers:
1.sp47403, XP driver Here
2.sp46918 ,XP driver Here
3. sp39671, vista driver, here
4. sp45044 here
MODEM & CARD READER
High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem, here
JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller, here
BLUETOOTH & WIRELESS ASSISTANT
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, here or sp43730.exe (newer), here
HP Wireless Assistant, here
NETWORK
(newer) Intel Wireless card, Intel Wifi Link 1000 BGN here
Atheros Wireless driver, here or newer here
Broadcom Wireless, here or Here
Realtek RTL8168C Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC, here
Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC, here or Here
Realtek RTL8111 Here
TOUCHPAD
ALPS Touchpad, here or (7.5.2021.101), here
Synaptics download from V6700TX, here, or newer here
Consumer IR
ENE CIR Receiver, here, (tested good by ABOLILA)
FINGERPRINT & SOFTWARE
AuthenTec Inc. AES2501 Fingerprint, here
Bioscrypt VeriSoft Access Manager, here
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Install .Net Framework 2.0 or later before HP Quick Launch Buttons, Here
Use Vista HP Quick Launch Buttons or Here
BUTTON DRIVER
(optional only if you have unknown devices)
Unknown devices (Hardware ID: ACPI\PNP0C32\...), here
Do manual installation
Go to device manager, right click unknown device,
Choose to update driver, No to connect,
Choose install from a list or specific location, Don't search, Have disk,
Browse to the location of machine.inf.
Do it for the rest of unknown devices
Some additional software:
1. HP 3D DriveGuard for Microsoft Windows XP (not needed for notebooks with SSD)
2. LightScribe System Software
3. Cyberlink YouCam 2.0 Software
4. Help and Support Center (fancy HP style if you push Fn+F1)
5. 3RVX, QuickTouch equivalent, (download 3RVX_2.5.msi) freeware from
One final suggestion_
Once you have XP running well with all drivers installed, make an Image of hdd_to easily be able to reinstall later if needed, no more driver searches.Will backup to external USB hdd, DVD, network drive,etc. Also creates a bootable cd or usb flash drive to boot from and restore your entire OS in the event of problems.
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