HP Vista driver downloads

Well, for those who've been waiting on HP to update their website with Vista drivers for their notebooks, HP has started to post them. Most aren't up right now, but a few have been posted. They don't seem to be cross-posting them across all models yet, but if you select one of the new systems that has Vista preloaded, such as the Intel-based dv6245us -- http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2093&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3340169&lang=en -- or the AMD-based dv6225us http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2093&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3340164&lang=en you can get the few drivers they have posted.

So far there's:

HP Quicklaunch buttons: 32-bit and 64-bit -- 6.10B or 6.10C
HP Wireless Assistant: 32-bit and 64-bit -- here
HP Bluetooth module support: 32-bit and 64-bit -- here
Lightscribe Host Software: 32-bit and 64-bit -- here
Broadcom Wireless support (AMD systems): 32-bit and 64-bit -- here

I'll try to keep this updated as HP releases new drivers. They're WAY behind given that Vista reached RTM months ago and was released in stores today, but at least so far they are supporting x64 with all of their driver releases.

Update: New drivers I've found on HP's website-- 1/30
Intel Wireless driver for Vista: 32-bit and 64-bit -- here
Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 (and 7200 according to inf): 32-bit and 64-bit -- here
Nvidia Nforce Chipset drivers: 32-bit and 64-bit -- here
Essential System Updates for Windows Vista (not sure what this does, and its listed for the businessline models but installs fine on all systems): 32-bit and 64-bit -- here

Update: 1/31 -- latest drivers ripped directly from the HP FTP -- not on their website yet!

So, I'm learning a bit about HP. I guess they post the files to their FTP server as they get them, then the web database goes through once a week and updates with the latest FTP updates. I'm not that patient, so here's the latest drivers from the FTP.

ALL are both 32-bit and 64-bit!!!

HP Ricoh Card reader drivers here
HP Update Software here

There are apparently a number of different flavors of Conexant HD Audio devices -- none matched my device ID, but maybe one of these will work on your system.
Conexant HD Audio -- type 1 here
Conexant HD Audio -- type 2 here
Conexant HD Audio -- type 3 here

If the Conexant drivers finds that your system isn't one supported by that driver you'll get a MEDIA error when installing and the installer will quit.

Hopefully these get you closer to working systems.

Update: 2/1 -- Nothing good on HP's FTP yet today, but user Jamaicanyouth came through with some files ripped off a new HP PC

Quickplay 3.0 for Windows -- download from the link in his thread here
Torrent of lots of software/drivers -- download from the link in thread here

Included in the torrent are alot of files that have already been linked to, plus a few new drivers I've posted at http://www.mediafire.com/?1yjahnjwkji.

That file includes:
HP Webcam drivers
HP Help and Support
HP Active Support Library
HP Wireless Home Network Setup

As before all are compatible with Vista 32-bit and 64-bit. Included in the torrent are also some of the large applications preloaded on systems (HP games, NIS 2007 trial), so if you want those grab the torrent while its active. Also, all the video drivers I'm seeing posted by HP are essentially beta drivers from November and thus have been replaced by newer drivers on Windows Update so I haven't linked to those.

Synaptics Touchpad Driver -- Windows update has touchpad drivers on it, but the manufacturer seems to have newer ones that are signed for Vista, available here.

Lastly, today HP has put up BIOS updates for most Vista capable notebooks. Be sure to go to HP's site and grab the update for your system's BIOS.

2/1 Update #2: HP website now has most of these downloads!

HP finally has put up most of these downloads on their website. To access them, though, you'll need to pretend you have one of the new systems preloaded with Vista. Instead of looking for drivers for a dv2000t, for example, look for drivers for a dv2200 CTO. For 6000 series, dv6200 CTO, and for 9000 series dv9200 CTO. Nothing new there, just the same drivers I've linked to, but it's nice they're somewhat more accessible. The main change in these new systems seems to be the inclusion of Conexant "Venice" HD Audio, instead of Conexant "Waikiki" HD Audio, so those drivers won't work on some systems, but the others should.

Update 2/2: HP posts Vista Upgrade Utility to FTP -- and a few new drivers

If you've been waiting for HP to release their official upgrade utility, you can now grab it here. The utility is supposed to be run on XP. It will update your system to the latest BIOS, create XP restore DVDs/CDs if you don't already have them, advise you to back up your info, and delete your restore partition and quickplay partition (merging them in with your main partition). Once all that's done, it will have you insert your Vista DVD to perform the actual upgrade. The utility itself doesn't contain the drivers you'll need, but they want you to install the HP Update software (linked above) so when they finally post drivers you'll have them. You should probably read the full directions from HP located here.

For drivers, there's a few ones worth mentioning:
Conexant HD Audio #4 -- yet another one for "Venice" chipsets - here
Conexant Modem Driver -- also for "Venice" chipsets - here
Intel GMA950 Graphics driver -- this one's newer than the old ones HP posted, but I still would think WindowsUpdate has this or a more recent driver -- but if you want it, it's here

A note on HD Audio here: HP uses Conexant HD Audio on their consumer notebooks, but they use MANY different versions. The two main types are "Venice" and "Waikiki". If you select your HD Audio device in device manager, go to properties, then details, and finally select Hardware IDs from the property drop down, you should see your HArdware ID string displayed. Look for the part that says DEV_####. If that #### is 5045, then you have a Venice codec, and hopefully one of the 4 drivers I've posted will work for you. If that #### is 5047, then you have a Waikiki codec, and HP hasn't posted any drivers for those yet.

2/2 Update #2: BIOS Updates.

There are a number of BIOS Updates available for most notebooks that are recommended for Vista. These have been posted on HP's site, but I figured I would post the direct links for those who want them. If you plan to use the HP Vista Upgrade Utility you can skip the BIOS update as the utility should do it for you. For most everyone else, the BIOS update is highly recommended. These can all be installed from XP or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit).

HP dv2000t and Compaq v3000t series F.23 BIOS here
HP dv2000z and Compaq v3000z series F.22 BIOS here
HP dv5000t and Compaq v5000t series F.22A BIOS here
HP dv5000z and Compag v5000z series F.53 BIOS here
HP dv6000t and Compaq v6000t series F.15 BIOS here
HP dv6000z and Compaq v6000z series F.27 BIOS here
HP dv8000t series F.22A BIOS here
HP dv8000z series F.53 BIOS here
HP dv9000t series F.15 BIOS here
HP dv9000z series F.27 BIOS here

These are the main models of HP and Compaq consumer notebooks and should be the BIOS that most people need. If you have a business system, or another model, check HP's website to see if a new BIOS is available. The models that end in t are Intel processor systems, and those with AMD processors end in z. Also, I used the generic model numbers above, if your machine is a HP dv2120us, you actually have a dv2000 series, and since you have an AMD processor, you want the dv2000z series BIOS update.

Update 2/6: More Audio and chipset drivers

A few new drivers today.

Conexant AC-Link Audio (supposedly for dv5000 and dv8000 series -- only 32-bit Vista is supported) -- here
Conexant HD audio #5 (another Venice version -- supposedly for dv6000 and dv9000 series) -- here
Nvidia Chipset driver: here

Alright a couple more that have been posted before, but now direct from HP:

HP Active Support Library: here
HP Help and Support (for Windows 32-bit): here

For Video drivers:

HP keeps posting (and reposting, and reposting) video drivers for various Nvidia chips and the Intel GMA950. So far these drivers haven't ever been any newer than the ones on Windows Update so I've mostly skipped posting them. If you run an Intel GMA950 graphics chip, I would just get any driver update from Windows Update. If you run on an Nvidia chip, either use Windows Update or get a newer driver from www.laptopvideo2go.com . Click on forums, then select the 100 series for the latest Vista drivers. I use the 100.54 drivers, and I've heard the 100.59 drivers work fine as well -- in fact, aside from an update for 8800 series graphics cards I believe they are the exact same driver. So select the driver you want then download the driver, expand it to a directory of your choice, and then download the modded inf file to get the driver to recognize your notebook chip and place it in the same directory as you extracted the installation files to. You can then either use Windows Driver Update (recommended) or in most cases just run the Setup file to update your drivers to ones newer than HP is offering. Nvidia is way behind in getting good Vista drivers out, and each new release gets them a little closer, so I would use the newer ones laptopvideo2go offers as opposed to any HP has posted at this point.

Update 2/7: Just a minor update today

Not much posted today, but there's:

HP Wireless Assistant (this is a new version) -- here
HP Synaptics Touchpad Driver -- here
HP Help and Support (for Vista x64) -- here

Update 2/9: Official Graphics drivers and more

Some people have mentioned that they want the official Nvidia drivers that HP is providing so here goes. These aren't the latest drivers from Nvidia but they're officially supported by HP:

GeForce Go 6150 -- here
GeForce Go 7200 -- here
GeForce Go 7400 and 7600 -- here

A few other bits today:

Intel inf update (chipset driver) for all Intel-based notebooks -- here
Realtek NIC driver (for dv5000 and dv8000 series) -- here
Conexant HD Audio "Waikiki" driver for HP dv1000 and Compaq v2000 series (this is an OLD XP driver that HP apparently thinks is good enough to post for Vista -- will only work on 32-bit Vista) -- here

As a side note, this is not the same "Waikiki" driver as the one needed by dv2000t owners, though it might install under 32-bit Vista for those who want to give it a shot. No word yet on when to expect a proper driver for those systems.


Update 2/20: It's been awhile

Lots of drama lately with HP and Vista (especially the dv2000t audio driver issue) but not much in the way of downloads. One big thing is that most all of these drivers are now available directly from the HP support site for the respective notebooks they apply to. But they're still behind, and this thread still seems like a valuable tool, so I'll post the new items that have shown up. Also, I have been watching the HP ftp site for new uplaods, and will continue to do so for awhile until the driver uplaods completely dry up.

Dv2000t "Waikiki" driver for XP: here -- this driver will install on Vista-32 only and provides basic audio support, though there are still some very real issues. Use at your own risk.

Intel Pro Wireless Drivers 6.00D -- here -- a minor update for those with Intel Wireless Chipsets (old version was 6.00C)

And last, but definitely not least, new member bigyoda1281 has ripped the webcam driver for those with dv6000 and dv9000 systems that weren't supported by the earlier driver in this thread. You can download the driver at http://www.mediafire.com/?bzvqioejnd0. Be warned, though, that though the driver is for the correct device, it doesn't appear to be working for that member. Please try it out, and post your results in this thread. Hopefully, someone will be able to get this working and post directions if needed.

Update 2/21: Official webcam drivers!

Alright, through some interesting trickery, many of us have gotten our webcams working in Vista, but today HP posted to its FTP server an all new driver that appears to be an update for all their webcam models.

Grab the driver here -- then run THAT file to start a rather lengthy installation that will do some kind of firmware update, and update a number of drivers. Do NOT try to extract the installation files and install manually, as there are several steps to this installation process.

It appears that this driver updates the webcam driver for ALL recent Pavilion and Presario models, including ones that shipped with Vista. Give it a shot, and if you have an issue, post it here.

 

the old ones of those already works in vista. how are the new ones like

 

Nothing special -- some of those didn't have x64 compatibility before. That's the big difference, though they're all dated 12/06, so nothing that new. Given that HP has Vista systems in stores, and is one of the premier Microsoft launch partners, not having drivers for download in time for release is pathetic. I chatted with a tech earlier today and they said it would take HP a week to get the drivers updated. I said they should have started a week ago then, and he just got indignant, eventually appologized for my inconvenience, but that was about it.

Worse, since December, they had posted on their website that driver's would be posted in mid to late January. Today the new Vista pages said that drivers would be available to download today. And, as of now, they still aren't. Pretty sad support.

 

As much as I hate to say it I am betting there is actually 0 new to those drivers. They probably tested them and the old 32bit ones just so happened to work with the 64bit OS. When I spoke to HP today they said they had no intention of creating 64bit drivers. As well they tried to tel me just to use the old XP drivers for the new OS as they "should" work. lol gotta love the great tech huh

 

Don't listen to HP techs. The people in India have nothing to do with anything. All of those drivers have separate drivers for 32-bit and 64-bit, so they have done some work in that regard. Also, for many drivers (audio, graphics, card reader, etc.) HP doesn't create the drivers, they just release the drivers by the component manufacturers after testing compatibility. They are testing compatibility with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Vista. Time will tell if all of their component manufacturers (I'm looking at you Conexant) release 64-bit drivers.

 

Do I have to Download any of these if I'm gettin Vista pre-installed on my DV6000T??

 

No, not necessary unless you want to install your own copy of Vista on the system.

 

Just did a recognicense (sp?) mission to Best Buy. They had several HP notebooks with Vista running. None were "locked down" so I took a look at the SwSetup directories. All the drivers I looked at (including Conexant HD Audio) had x64 Vista drivers available! I asked if I could back the driver directory up to DVD, but the people on the salesfloor couldn't authorize it, and the idiot Geek Squad guy refused because he said the drivers wouldn't work. I argued with him for awhile, but he was clueless so I gave up. I think I'll go to a different Best Buy tomorrow and try to do it without anyone noticing, if HP doesn't get the drivers posted by then.

In the meantime, anyone who purchased an HP notebook today preloaded with Vista, if you want some major rep points, by all means zip or rar your SwSetup directory and post it somewhere, on Bittorrent or otherwise. Ideally, we'd need two different uploaders, one with an Intel system and one with an AMD system to do this. I know MANY people on here would be extremely grateful.

 

sounds like you need to invest in a 2gb flash drive. quick in, out and you'll walk out with drivers.

 

Actually, come to think of it, i could use my 2gb SD card i use for ReadyBoost. There's over 2 GB of files, though, so I'd have to choose something not to grab.

 

Take your lappy with you in the car and do a couple of trips!

 

I'm thinking of taking my notebook into the store and pretending to be an HP rep in to check on their setups. That way I could get away with moving files around.

 

lol... just don't get yourself nicked, it's not worth it!

 

I don't know, it might be fun to be the first person ever arrested for "stealing" device drivers.

 

LOL thats too **** funny. You can use than ready boost with a flash drive too correct? how big does it need to be and is it only viable for folks with low ram? I currently have 2 gigs in my system.

 

Well, I updated the main post after diving through HP site some more. They've actually got a number of files posted, but not tied at all to the consumer systems yet. Unfortunately, the most needed ones (audio and webcam) aren't there yet.

But ALL of the drivers posted work on both 32-bit and 64-bit Vista.

 

Okay, I've dug threw the HP FTP server looking for files. Apparently, HP's website only updates weekly based on all the files they've put on the FTP. I'm impatient so I've linked directly to some of the FTP files I found.

Still looking for Webcam drivers... and Conexant HD Audio drivers for "Waikiki" devices. Most everything else should be there.

 

Have you gotten your HP quicklaunch buttons to work? Mine doesnt bring up the program and the mute doesnt change from blue to yellow when muted. So as of right now I cant program the dvd player button or anything and Ive tried two different versions of the quicklaunch. Also does quickplay work with vista?

Ive also notice at boot up after it gets into windows there is a small hang. Almost like it loads all but some then it refreshes to finish then works fine. anyone else notice this?

 

HP Quicklaunch buttons install fine, but the control panel never shows up, so its fairly useless. 6.10C is latest version I've found and that supposedly has Vista compatibility. The Vista drivers are there, but the control panel isn't. Maybe in the next update.

I'm not sure about Quickplay. I never used it under XP. So far I haven't seen a Vista update for it on the FTP.

 

Yeah I can get the volume to work but thats about it as for the buttons. none of the others work because you cant bring up the panel to associate them lol. I never really used it either but I liked having the option.

The Nvidia drivers I got from laptopvideo2go arent very good at all. I went from windowed mode to fullscreen in eq2 and it artifacted everywhere lol. Also they wont hold the brightness settings and what not.

 

I think this should be stickied until HP really gets their drivers out. This guy has put some work into providing for everyone. It would be a shame to see it fall off the front page.

 

i agree that it should be stickied. any chance of this mods?

 

Hopefully the mods will see it soon and sticky it. Id hate for it and the one with the dv6000 and dv2000 drivers to get lost. Might be even better if we could break down and have the dv9000 listed too.

 

I updated the first post with links to the fine work Jamaican youth did last night. I also linked to a rar of just the new drivers (webcam and support stuff mainly) from his large torrent file. Unfortunately, nothing cool has been posted on HP's ftp yet today.

 

Ill have to try out the web cam when I get home from work. Along with the new BIOS update I suppose. Also I have heard rumor that the DV9000 will hold up to 4gigs of ram. Any confirm or deny this?

 

The webcam works now, still dartk as ever. And it doesn't show up in Explorer the way it did in XP. The BIOS update caused Windows to reload the Quickplay button drivers on my system, though I still can't get to a control panel to adjust them. Oh, well.

Your system should support 4 GB of RAM, but it's almost impossible to get 2 GB DDr2 SO-DIMMS, which you;d need. They'll be tough to get and expensive, then you'll have no way to know if they're compatible with your system until you try. I wouldn't bother till they're more widely available, personally.

 

I always thought that the DV9000 only held 2gig cause everywhere you look on HPs website says MAX supported was 2gig. Weird.

 

Where can I find the webcam at these days since it doesnt show up in the normal place?

 

byrds6 -- Pretty much all notebooks were limited to 2 GB RAM because 2 GB DDR2 SO-DIMMs haven't really existed before. They still don't, really, but with the release of Vista I imagine they are now in the works. Expect them to be rediculously expensive though.

There is no specific webcam app anymore. You can use Windows Live Messenger to view your webcam, or download one of the various webcam utilities. To use Messenger, click the menu button (top right, next to minimize), select Tools, then Webcam options. It will start your webcam, show you the preview window, and allow you to adjust the image settings.

 

2gig sticks have existed for a while and have been expensive. last time I looked they were like 650 each lol. Maybe they will come down if demand rises and we can all buy them for our HP notebooks and run Vista like a bat out of well ya know the rest.

 

In Vista my f7 & f8 keys no longer work to adjust my screen brightness. Anyone know what the deal is? I'm assuming it's a driver thing?

 

Only a few drivers so far today, but they finally posted the Vista Upgrade Utility. I linked to that file and the directions in the first post.

As I've already updated my system I can't run the utility, so if you've been waiting please post your experience so others can know whether that's an easier route to go or not.

Whale -- mine work fine. What graphics chip do you have, and what drive are you using? Also, in power options do you have a slider to adjust brightness?

 

Hello Jadedraverla,

I have the same Notebook as you
Can you please told me how to test the webcam and take photos ... ? HP Webcam application does not work anymore ...

Thanks
Craig.

 

He stated previously that you have to launch messenger or something that uses the webcam to see the video. I dont remember if it was in this thread or another though but atm thats the only way we can view it. Weird though Windows wont let us see it any other way these days. It was a nice thing to have before

 

What a pity
HP Webcam application was very good.

 

Good app to see it but bad in the fact you couldnt adjust the settings and such for a better looking view. I personally have a logitech notebook cam so im all good with the built in one not functioning to specs.

 

Yeah, even the systems shipping with Vista don't seem to have a simple webcam viewer app included any more. You can use Windows Messenger (or any other messaging app if you use any) to view your webcam.

Most of the webcam apps I've tried have issues with Vista, so Messenger seems to be the most reliable at the moment.

 

I need some help, I am using the hp utlity and it is getting ready to flash my BIOS but it wants to put on BIOS F.11 dated 12/08/2006 and I already have BIOS F.13 dated 01/02/2007 should I let it do it or should I close down the utlity before it flashes my computer. Can someone find out what version of BIOS they have. I have a dv9000 with intel dual core 2 chip.

Thanks

 

You shouldnt have a BiOS F.11 at all if youre running a dv9000 with intel. The latest is F.15 and the previous versions were F.6 4 and 2. Not sure were or how ya got the 11 though. I currently also have a dv9000.

 

You can see the BIOS versions if you go to the software and drivers download area for the system.

 

What I have on my system is F.13 but what is in the sp34397 is the F.11. Do I have the wrong sp34397?

 

Where can I get the F.15 from?

 

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=1842189&lang=en

That is the link to the DV9000 CTO notebook from HP. Just make sure you remember to double check everything before you do it. You definately do not want to mess that up. I gave you the link to the XP driver set but the BIOS is the same for both XP and Vista

 

Thanks, This help we get here is so much better than HP CS.
I will post back after my upgrade.

 

I have been trying for over an hour to get the drivers off from HP's site and the links must be down. I still need the drivers for wireless adapter 2.00Hp1, Light scribe Host 1.4.105.1, Pro Wireless 6.00Dp8, and NVIDIA 8.6.3.8p1 can anyone post these for me?

 

For the intel wireless and pro 100 drivers you can also go get them direct from intels website. the nvidia drivers atm suck almost everywhere. youre best bet for them would be to go to www.laptopvideo2go.com and get them there.

 

Can I wait until I load vista to get them or should I get them first. I did complete the new BIOS already.

 

Vista will find almost everything. If you go to the first page of this thread youll find links to almost all the drivers for your system. So just install Vista then go there to get them

 

I updated the first post with direct links to the first batch of downloads I linnked to in case HP's site goes down again. I also posted direct links to the BIOS updates most people will want.

 

i need the new conextant audio driver(waikiiki version) thx