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    necessary drivers after clean isntall

    Discussion in 'HP' started by demonsend, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. demonsend

    demonsend Notebook Enthusiast

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    can someone list all the things that are definitely required in the Swsetup folder. I installed mostly everything, but I still have one device that is marked as Unknown and it cant find the driver for it. I think I'm just overlooking something that I think is probably bloatware.
     
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    oh, and just so you know, I'm running a dv9500t:
    - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
    - Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5450 (1.66 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)
    - 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
    - 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    - 511MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
    - FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish + Webcam + Microphone
    - Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
    - 240GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
    - FREE Upgrade to LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    - No TV Tuner w/remote control
    - High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    - Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
     
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    The one unknown device is likely the Quickplay hardware buttons beside the power button (DeviceID *HPQ006 or similar under the Details tab).

    If you install the Quickplay software and Quickplay drivers, it will disappear.

    As for the SWSetup folder, personally I don't install anything from there since I already own equal or better software that I prefer to install. I do a clean install of Vista, then Windows Updates takes care of all the hardware drivers, except the Quickplay buttons, then I install my selection of programs.
     
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    actually if i remember correctly it says under device properties something along the lines of Intel ICH8M something or other. I'm not at home right now so I cant check.
     
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    That's the device name of the motherboard chipset, and the Quickplay buttons are part of the motherboard chipset. The actual hardware ID is listed under the Details tab of the device properties.

    Check it later and you'll likely find it's the Quickplay buttons.
     
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    thankyou... Now that im looking at the list, I think I installed the QPY or whatever it was and not the one with the W in it. I know that the buttons work, but they arent audible and dont seem fully functional. Once again, thanks for the help.
     
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