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    Envy 15: Incompatibility with Win7-Ult???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by havokxz, Sep 23, 2010.

  1. havokxz

    havokxz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys. I recently used the "windows upgrade anytime" feature of the factory OS to upgrade my home premium to windows 7 ultimate. but for some reason my laptop locks up at the start up log on screen. has anyone had this issue? im consulting with the hp tech representatives now but so far they dont seem to have a clue. I guess ill be returning this.

    a temporary fix ive noticed is to disable my ATI hardware (in the device manager) under safe mode. only then i can log on normally. So far i know its not the drivers.

    Edit: I cant even do a fresh format and install win7 ult-, it works fine up until i install the drivers for the ATI 5830.
     
    havokxz, Sep 23, 2010
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    havokxz Notebook Enthusiast

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    does anyone have Win7 x64 Ultimate running normally on their Envy 15???
     
    havokxz, Sep 23, 2010
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    Are you using HP's 5830 drivers or ATI's?
     
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    havokxz Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, like i said theres nothing wrong with the drivers.

    i duno if i should start another thread on this but, im having this little problem with the headphones. When i put the headphones jack into the laptop, the sound is still playing on the laptop speakers??? all drivers are from factory so.. it shouldnt be like this
     
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    Try asking in the owner's lounge.
     
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    havokxz Notebook Enthusiast

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    problem is solved.

    there were some services that were disabled, that were thought to be safe and to speed up my laptop from this post.
     
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    havokxz, Sep 23, 2010
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    I run Ultimate x64 and it works perfectly.
     
    Devenox, Sep 23, 2010
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