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    Clean install of W7 on a Dv7t, one unknown device i can't figure out

    Discussion in 'HP' started by idonnowhy, Nov 27, 2009.

  1. idonnowhy

    idonnowhy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have searched and I haven't found anything....if this should be in a different area, I'm sorry...I didn't see one specific to Windows 7 driver issues.

    Anyways, I have just about every hardware set except for this one device windows can't figure out. I have a Pavillion Dv7t-2000 series and I did a clean install of Windows 7 Home premium 32 bit. I have just about done every driver install from the driver page that pertains to my config....So far I have downloaded:

    Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
    Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC Driver
    Intel Chipset Installation Utility
    ATI Mobility Radeon Video Driver
    Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Driver
    HP Quick Launch Buttons
    JMicron Card Reader Driver
    HP MediaSmart MVP Software
    HP MediaSmart SmartMenu
    HP MediaSmart Webcam Software
    HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    Lightscribe System Software

    I updated the BIOS with the updgrade CD...I notice their is an Intel driver in the graphics section, but is it for integrated graphics? I have the ATI Radeon 4650HD so I doubt I need drivers for Intel integrated graphics...I didn't install anything pertaining to TV software becuase I don't have a TV tuner (I didn't order one and when I got it a few months ago, I found HP put the TV tuner sfotware on anyways .... headscratcher...)
    anyways, here is the link:
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=4062&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=3884608

    Any help would be greatly appreciated because even though the PC is running great (I HATED Vista...Windows 7 is such an improvement, speed wise) its still an eyesore, and hardware not being used to its capabilities which sucks lol.

    Thanks
     
    idonnowhy, Nov 27, 2009
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  2. deeastman

    deeastman Notebook Deity

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    Not enough info to proceed. If in Device Manager you right click on the offending device, select properties, Details, what information does it give under the Device Instance Id?
     
    deeastman, Nov 27, 2009
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    Bullit Notebook Deity

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    Get Device Instance Id and search in Google quite a bit of places with that id info.
     
    Bullit, Nov 28, 2009
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    you are missing the IR receiver driver - its called ENECIR or something on the download page
     
    timtravel42, Nov 28, 2009
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  5. idonnowhy

    idonnowhy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you very much, I downloaded the IR receiver driver and the unknown device dissapeared so i'm guessing its done the trick....if not after the restart i will post the specifics (sorry about that, I forgot it and just thought of it this morning)

    UPDATE:
    Driver did the trick ... Thanks! Loving Windows 7 so far!
     
    idonnowhy, Nov 28, 2009
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