HP dv2000t Reinstallation Guide

GUIDE TO REFORMATING THE HP DV2000T

If you have a dv8000t then follow the suggestions in this thread...
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=62357


BURN THE RECOVERY DISC'S THAT HP RECOMMENDS. IT IS VERY USEFUL IN THE EVENT OF ANY CLEAN REINSTALLATION FAILURE AND WILL HELP IN GETTING YOU BACK TO THE FACTORY STATE.

A guide, which is what I actually did in order to format my drive and reinstall Windows XP.


What u need is:

- A Windows XP installation disc (I used a Windows XP Professional SP2 ENG disc)
- BACKUP of your C:\SwSetup folder
- SATA driver (which I guess might be found in SwSetup or on Intels Website)
- nLite program (google.com)


So, heres what Ive done and what made my laptop work properly right now:


1. I burned the whole C:\SwSetup onto a DVD and backed it up in the LAN (to another CPU, a desktop one) - just in case anything happened to the DVD

2. I used nLite to slipstream SATA drivers onto my WinXP installation disc. The only options you need to check are: Integrate Drivers and Create Bootable ISO. When it prompts you which driver to choose, you basically have to choose the one looking like ICH7M or something like that. Then you create an ISO file and burn it using e.g. Nero.

3. I did not back anything else up, however if you feel like doing so, go ahead. As you all know, there are two types of people: the ones that are making backups and the ones that are going to.

4. I put the new WinXP disc in the drive and rebooted the unit. Windows installer has easily found my disc and asked what to do (meaning where to install it). When I was doing it for the first time, I left the HP_RECOVERY partition, but the second time I removed it anyway - its useless. Dont tuch the NTFS 1028MB partition which is Quickplay and which will prolly be useful. One more thing - create ONLY the system partition at this moment (prolly round 15GB), leave the rest unpartitioned so that quickplay installation may go rapidly.

5. Then I let the installer do what is supposed to, meaning install all that crap and so on. It managed, with no problems.

6. After the reboot, the almighty Windows came up. Heres where SwSetup folder comes in handy. You might either copy it at once to the drive, but I guess I would wait with that till everything works just in case you wont have to copy it again if something goes wrong and you want to repartition, reformat, whatever.

7. The first thing I instlled was Swsetup\QPW, which is the first part of QuickPlay. After thar, I installed SwSetup\HPQPDP thich is Direct Play part of QuickPlay. Thins one should create a whole partition and set everything up. It does take some time to do all of that, so be patient. After you install those two, I would shut the system down and try to load the QP using e.g. the DVD QuickPlay button on the notebook itself. If it does work (QP runs), then youre on good way.

8. After that run Windows again and install following directory contents (all from SwSetup):

- Video (GM950 drivers for me)
- WLAN2 (wireless lan adapter)
- NETWORK (only right click on the e100b325.inf file and run Install.. which will make it automatically work)
- Chipset (loads of intels chipset drivers)
- QLB (function buttons and quickplay buttons drivers)
- MISC2 (which is the Ricohs driver for the Media Card Reader)
- Touchpad (not really necessary, but useful)
- BTOOTH (if you do have BT)

9. Now the audio and modem are the tricky ones. You first need to run the setup from SwSetup\1UAA folder. Its some microsoft drivers or whateva. Then you need to go to Control Panel->System->Hardware tab->Device Manager and click on System Devices. A dropdown list prolly appeared and should have one PCI device something icon with an orange exclamation mark. Right click on it, check properties, then reinstall driver and then let windows look for it in the SwSetup\Audio directory. I should find it in no time. After that just run the Setup file, which should find, install drivers and activate audio in you notebook. The same thing should be done with the setup.exe file stored in SeSetup\modem folder.

10. And here you go, the notebook should be working properly, so does Quickplay and HPRECOVERY.


ATTENTION


1. Before installing HP, DO NOT TOUCH the quickplay buttons or you will have to reinstall the whole WinXP again. That is why I told you to install those drivers as the first thing you do after the reformat.

2. If you found that review helpful and you got a dv2000t and want to reformat it, and you would somehow like to say thanks, well.. If you could please upload me the WALLPAPER that came originally with the laptop (and I accidentaly lost it during the format), showing those "Waves" that the laptop has on the lid and an HP logo on it.

3. The unit after the format does actually run/boot up/whatever in a matter of seconds. It is truly remarkable and worth it all.

 

Link to SATA driver download. This is for dv1000t but should work for dv200t also.

Check the first post. You can start by identifying your chipset and then go from there on to download the right driver for your disk
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=56462

 

what happens if you don't?

How will you be able to create new partitions once you have installed windows? use of 3rd party disk partitioning program?

 

Windows can manage that, i think. There's no need to use any 3rd party software.

Cheers.

 

oh yea. forgot about windows disk management tool ^^ thanks!

 

I am waiting my new dv2000z right now (it will be delivered in a week).
Definately, I would like to have clean installed lappy!! However, all these clean install process sounds like very tricky ( I know it is worthwhile...)

What if I reinstall window with OEM window (which I purchased with dv2000.. in HP website, they said that this oem disc will install operating system ONLY)

Any thoughts?

 

i wish someone would upload the HP OEM cd on a torrent..... I can always dream on.....

 

But why would you need that CD? It doesnt matter which one you choose. They are not very tricky. Just follow the guide. As a matter of fact, you dont need that HP_RECOVERY partition. Erase it as well.

And btw - I said do not create more partitions, because I have heard that quickplay will only install if there only one ntfs partition available at the given moment. So after you install QuickPlay you might go and use either Partition Magic, of windows installer of windows management tool to create the second one (or more, if you like to )

 

I'm sure you can find it, the only problem being that it's illegal.

HP's recovery partition should contain Windows Installation files. This is why people burn it to a dvd instead of giving HP 10 bucks to do it.

 

yea but doesn't it also contain all the other bloatware from HP? Is there a way for me to create an HP OEM installer from that recovery partition?

 

Yes, there is a special utility for this.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=48474&page=2

 

well I got my winxp from microsoft academic alliance program so its not illegal. as to you guys, i got no idea on how to get a copy yourself. if you can or would go illegal, you better try and avoid that HP bloatware crap. cheers.

 

tph: Thanks for guide. I have tried unsuccessfully to install a new copy of Windows XP on my DV5000 with the $OEM$, TXTSETUP, WINNT.SIF method. Im glad to report that using nLite works, and if it wasnt for your guide, I still would have been stuck with the HP Bloatware. My system now loads in no time, and doesnt show that HP wallpaper just before the Welcome Screen, and doesnt take 3 FARKING MINUTES at the Welcome Screen before loading to the desktop. Thanks again for the guide.

 

Im very glad I could be of service. And Im glad that it worked with dv5000 as well

 

Does anyone know where I might be able to download drivers for the web camera and the omni-directional microphone for the dv2000t. I forgot to save the swsetup folder before reformating. BTW, I'm assuming that the usb 2.0 camera in the device manager is for this web camera.

thank you in advance.

Char

 

hmmm when I get mine I will upload it for you. You cant really find the drivers just anywhere BTW

 

well actually both the microphone and the camera installed themselves with no additional drivers when i reinstalled, so i dont think youll need any drivers.

 

like this?

 

Yup, but to make sure, I selected all "Mobile" drivers just in case.

 

ok thanks I'll select all of them too just to be safe also....... hmm..... i recommended someone to do the same thing before but he said that it didn't work........ so for the past 2 weeks I think I successfully made a SATA integration using the OEM, winnt, etc method..... but based on what you guys say here I'll try the nlite-made cd first.

I'm just waiting for RyanVM's Windows XP Post-SP2 Update Pack 2.0.7 to be released so that I can integrate it along with the installation.

 

I am having a problem locating the SATA driver for this laptop to perform the reinstallation. I didn't find a file name "ICH7M" in SwSetup.

"I used nLite to slipstream SATA drivers onto my WinXP installation disc. The only options you need to check are: Integrate Drivers and Create Bootable ISO. When it prompts you which driver to choose, you basically have to choose the one looking like ICH7M or something like that. Then you create an ISO file and burn it using e.g. Nero."

Choose it from where? How do I get the driver so I can select it in nLite?

 

I was having another problem which I noticed when I started preparing for this reinstallation. The DVD drive wouldn't write. I couldn't write a CD or a DVD with it. I called the worthless HP customer service and spoke to some guy from India for 2hrs. He had me do do a buch of fix-it tasks that didn't work then I had to eventually use the PC recovery feature and reinstall the HD back to the factory settings to get the DVD write capability to work again. Must have been something I installed that messed up the drive. Anyway, this REALLY SUCKS since I now have to to reinstall and uninstall all the HP factory crap again, which I was trying to avoid by using your reinstallation guide.

This is my first reinstallation so I will need some "hand holding" to get through this. Anyone have the time to assist? BTW: The guy from India says I will void the HP warranty if I do a reinstallation without the HP image partition. I asked him to help me do a clean reinstall and he refused. So I'll have to rely on your help with my first reinstall since HP's only solution to anything is to use the PC recovery feature and start from scratch.

 

EDIT: Nevermind... I was looking at clearly outdated info. (blah)

 

OK, I'm not sure how to get the SATA drivers. I checked the chipset folder in swsetup.. I don't know where the drivers are. The chipset for the dv8000t is the 945PM, apparently. I ran the chipset util from Intel.. it says it can't identify my ICH, so there goes that. Any ideas? As soon as I can get the proper SATA drivers, I can make my own XP CD and I'm good to go.. I'm surprised HP didn't slipstream those drivers themselves.

OK.. I found the iata60_enu file on Intel's site, but the drivers are packed into cab files. I can't get to them.

 

I'm having trouble understanding just one part of your reinstall instructions (which are very handy, thanks!):

I'm not sure what you mean. Why would I only want a 15GB partition? Why not just have 90-95GB for XP, and then just the 1GB QuickPlay partition?

 

can anyonw with a dv2000t tell me how it fairs as far as heat and noise are concerned? Also, is it possible to switch the 10/100 ethernet port for a 100/1000 port? Thanx Yall!

 

The reinstallation of HPQPDP failed.. I get this error:

ComponentMoveData had the following error:
Component: QuickPlay Component
File Group:
File:
Error Number: -2147418113

Let me say one thing for the record.. it is NOT a good idea to install the drivers off the hp.com web site. It's ridiculous.. a big handful of them don't even work on the dv8000t, even though I'm downloading from the dv8000t driver page. Stick with the SwSetup files.

I'm still struggling with getting SATA working. I've set the BIOS to disable SATA, and any time I enable SATA again, Windows blue screens as soon as it boots up (0x0000007B error).

I admit I didn't follow the instructions 100%. But I slipstreamed the ICH7M SATA drivers via nLite, and it simply doesn't work. (blue screens, as above)

I will keep working at this, and report back.

UPDATE: bingo.. I uninstalled the IDE/SATA via the device manager, and then rebooted, went back into the dev mgr and right clicked the IDE Controller and chose "Update driver". Point it to the Swsetup\HDD folder, and choose Intel 82801GBM SATA AHCI Controller. Note, this applies to dv8000t owners only.. i can't say this works for other systems.

Now if I can just get Quickplay working...

 

JohnnyCakes
The dv2000t is whisper quiet! Except for a pretty quiet beep which you hear when using the touch sensitive keys, the laptop is very quiet! You'd have to listen closely to hear the fan.

I got stuck in Denver airport for eight hours on Sunday, and used the dv2k on my lap for hours. Very modest heat... bottom and area to left of touchpad get warm, but that's all. Heat may depend on type of processor you go with (Intel or AMD), but with the Intel, heat is not an issue!

Can't help you with your ? re: 100/1000 ethernet port.

 

What is this stuff? GUIDE TO REFORMATING THE HP DV2000T?

I'm glancing over it and don't understand a thing. Do i need to? I'm thinking of recommending the dv2000t to a family member but maybe I shouldn't.

We're not computer techies at all. Know very little about notebooks. We just want to plug and play.

 

Hey guys,

I have the AMD dv2000z model and I'm having issues with the SATA drivers. Looking at the device manager, I saw that it said for my SATA that it was nVidia nForce 430/410. So, when backing up my SwSetup folder, I also downloaded the nVidia driver package, for an x64 OS.

Because the Windows that came with the lappy was 32-bit (it being a Home edition, which I bought to save money since I would scrap it anyway), I figured it safer to use the nVidia drivers on my reformat and (re)installation of Windows XP Pro x64, as the ones that came with the original system may have been designed for a 32-bit environment only.

So, compiling my Windows XP x64 with the 64-bit nVidia drivers using nLite, I made and burned an ISO as described in the guide. I installed the Windows all good and fine, except for as it was rebooting for the last time before entering the Windows environment, it gave me a blue screen and restarted. According to the MS site, this is because I didn't install the proper SATA drivers and have to do it all again with them in place.

So, I go back to nLite and start again and here is a list of what I did:

The first time, described above, I compiled it with both the SwSetups and nVidia drivers, replacing all the Sw drivers that were outdated by the nVidia ones (I forget exactly which these were). I also used the Multi-Driver Directory way of doing it, and so threw in the Ethernet drivers and such along for the ride. When the Windows Setup was copying files to my HD before the actual installation, it gave me no errors.

The second time, I thought that perhaps the tweaks I turned on (or rather the defaults I set) were the problem (before I read that MS page) and so I recompiled it using only the Sw drivers found in \chipset\IDE\WinXP\sata_ide and \sataraid. I restarted the installation, and in the end, it gave me the same thing.

Third time, I recompiled it with only the nVidia drivers found in the same directories. This time, it wouldn't even get to the installation screen. At the DOS screen when it copies all the files to my HD as preparation, when it got to the drivers, it told me it could not copy any of them (that is, nvraid.inf and nvata.inf).

I'm quite lost about this, so if someone could help, I'd be very grateful.

Edit: Digicamhelp, the guide to reformating is for those who are not content with the software setup of the laptop at shipping. If, for example, you want to have a clean install without all the registry mess that HP's bloatware leaves behind after being uninstalled, or want numerous partitions without threatening the stability of your Windows, reformating is a good idea. You can also do it just out of boredom.

I personally wanted to do it because my laptop shipped with a crapsy Windows Home 32-bit, which refused to do a clean upgrade or use my wireless connections.

 

you don't have to reformat the laptop if u dont feel like.. it just makes is faster by getting rid of a lot of preinstalled software and games, and frees up some space...

do not consider this thread in your decision making, all laptop brands have the bloatware problem...

 

Hi, i'm using a dv5000t.
i've been poring over the format process both here and notebookforums (there i discovered the source of tph's knowledge: user- wearenotalone) : ). unfortunately, i'm still having troube finding the sata drivers necessary. i ran the chipset identifier script from intel: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=56462 , it returned:
Detected Chipset: Mobile Intel(R) 945PM Express Chipset
Memory Controller: 82945PM
but it couldn't figure out my i/o controller.
i assume the i/o controller is the important one.

any help would be appreciated in helping me determine what driver i am looking for, and where to find it.

thanks!

 

nosabe: Try this:

install nLite (google for it), and have it copy your entire XP CD to the hard disk. Then in nLite, choose two options: Integrate Drivers, and Create ISO. On the driver integration screen, choose an option that says something like "entire folder". Point it to C:\SwSetup\HDD and add everything there. You will be presented w/ a list of driver names. Choose "text mode", not plug-n-play..and click the first driver on the list, then shift-click the last (it highlights all drivers). Better safe than sorry.. just add all the SATA drivers to the CD, it won't hurt. though you may have to burn to a DVD.

If you get blue screens like I was when you boot Windows, disable SATA in the BIOS, boot Windows, and then go into the device manager, UNINSTALL the Intel SATA drivers listed, and then reinstall them manually, navigating to the SwSetup\HDD folder and choosing iaStor.inf. iaStor.sys is the proper driver.

Post here & let me know if that works for you.

 

I don't really understand this part can somone simplify it if thats possible. One way that would help is tell me what you exactly did. Sorry for being a newbie in reformatting. =(

I used nLite to slipstream SATA drivers onto my WinXP installation disc. The only options you need to check are: Integrate Drivers and Create Bootable ISO. When it prompts you which driver to choose, you basically have to choose the one looking like ICH7M or something like that. Then you create an ISO file and burn it using e.g. Nero.

 

hmm think mdesigner explained it?

 

isn't the first step uninstalling windows??? Is that what nlite does?

 

windows will uninstall when you format the hard dive.
nlite is just a way to prep your regular windows xp to include things like hard drive drivers that don't normally come with your windows xp cd.

 

ok just to clarify things, i have windows xp installed already. i just stick in the cd with xp, and the nlite thing and windows will uninstall itself. Is that right? Any help will be good, im a newbie!!!

 

nvm.

EDIT: Hmm...misread your question. Ignore the above answer. See Mdesigners response below.

 

Umm..not quite. Nothing will uninstall itself..and nLite has nothing to do with uninstalling.

nLite is an application that copies your XP CD to the hard drive, and lets you integrate drivers into those files, then re-burn to a CD-R (this process is known as slipstreaming). So then you boot that CD you created, reformat the HD, and install Windows.

BEFORE ANY OF THIS, make sure you have burned the files in C:\SwSetup to CDs/DVDs!!! This is CRUCIAL. You will use the drivers/apps in SwSetup to reinstall the software you want, as I've said before, hp's web site is horrible when it comes to software support.. there's a lot of stuff you need that you won't find online.

 

Hey guys, just wondering what this I386 folder I have on my C: Partition that came with the laptop? Is this an original XP version, or is it a HP version with all the bloatware integrated into the I386 folder?

Also, I did a fresh install of Windows XP using a retail disc, but the disc rejected the serial number on the bottom of my laptop. Does anyone know why its rejecting this serial?

 

the I386 is a system folder and I believe HP has nothing to do with it. You can derive your installation from that folder but I'm not sure if nlite was the program to do it.
About the serial, you should call HP if you are certain that you are entering the exact key and Windows does not accept it. You may have problems later with Windows Genuine Authentication Tool. If you don't have the right key you have practically thrown your money in the grabage by buying the OS.

 

The folder is located: C:\I386\ and is not the one in the WINDOWS directory.

WGA is currently pissing me off. I got a valid Key, and yet im forced to use a Keygen.

 

The folder contains the install files of your Windows and can be used for reinstallations (google it). Using a key generator is the same as stealing/pirating Windows...it may be a good idea to return the laptop to factory default and use XPsyspad to find out the serial key. WGA is difficult to beat because it's being updated every two weeks or even more often.

 

My experiences;

it worked! no BOD! no disabling of SATA support in the BIOS! just like what the thread starter has said.

btw I have a few questions:
- which folder are the webcam drivers in?
- is it normal if you press the DVD and quickplay buttons while the laptop is off; it turns on the computer just like the power button and doesn't start the quickplay at all? (no i didn't remove the quickplay partition)

thanks.

 

If you press DVD or QP Buttons when the laptop is off, it should load Windows XP, then QP should start.

 

Not sure about the webcam, but did you follow the instructions on reinstalling QuickPlay? I think you install QPW first, then HPQPDP. Let us know if that works for you.

 

I think MDesigner mentioned this earlier, but no one answered. Why do you need to partition only 15 gb for the OS. Cant you just create a large partition and leave the quickplay partition alone???

 

How do I uninstall windows? Thats the second step right after burning a copy of the swsetup?

 

You dont need to uninstall it, I think you just put in your own XP cd and when it boots you can create your own partition.

Also, has anyone been able to reformat and install clean copy of xp on dv5000t, and also get quickplay to work?