CF-19 Windows 7 install

Try using the Vista video driver for the MK1. Update the driver through Device Manager. You may be warned that the driver is older than your current driver. You may get a BSOD. Your video driver may be updated after a restart.

IIRC, that is how I got the video FN functions working on my MK2.

 

The video FN functions are fine, the problem is the screen blanks for a second when I use them, and a couple of times on system startup.

 

Make sure you have the correct video driver version from Panasonic. You will NOT get it working correctly without it.

 

And how do I get the touchpad scroll region to work? it works under XP but not 7. As for the video drivers - that section of the howto is somewhat less than clear, as I said, all functions seem to work but there's a blanking as you do anything, as in the display when you adjust the brightness goes black for a second then comes back, dimmer as you would want it to be, but it goes black for a second. Everyone keeps saying 'use the vista drivers' - it's a model C, full model number is in an earlier post, it doesn't list a vista driver, I've followed the directions and am at this stage, once the video blanking issue is sorted and the touchpad scroll region works it's done, complete, good to go back to it's owner.

 

CF-19C Vista video driver:

Download Details:
Title: Video Driver
Model Number: CF-19C/D/E(mk1) Windows Vista Business CF-19[C/D/E]xxxxJx
Operating System: Windows Vista
Language: English(North America)
Last Updated Date: 2007/08/09

http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/dl/download/file/009112/s/1b58018d8f8735c0/video_1930_11_d070569.exe

 

Thanks, Touchpad scroll region by any chance? as in I don't have one, select a page where I could scroll, move finger on right side of touchpad - nada, zero, zip, zilch no matter what it's set to in the panasonic driver, synaptics driver is a little better but intermittent, it's not the hardware as switching back to XP fixes it, it'll scroll then. (I'll try this driver shortly and reply back)

 

The scroll region works for me in Win 7 (CF-19CDGCAVM). I used the touchpad driver as directed in RCX's thread about installing Win 7 on an 18 ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/418424-howto-install-windows-7-cf-18-mk1.html) - the Win 7 driver for a CF-19 K/L. It's *really* on the right edge of the touchpad - my finger rides along the lip of the touchpad area. Can't remember if it was different in XP. It's not something I use much. I'm more of a <Fn><PgUp>/<Fn><PgDn> guy.

 

Hello,
First post from a guy with a bunch of military toughbook experience, none civilian. I'm about to pull the trigger on my first TB purchase, and I'm wondering how well W7 runs on the CF-19. I have tinkering experience with laptops and desktops, modding, etc, so the terminology and processes aren't totally foreign to me.
That being said, how well does the CF-19 deal with W7? It seems that leaving it with XP would be a more wise decision... I don't want to work the system with just running the OS. Most W7 stuff should be XP backwards compatible (being 32/64 bit aware), I would think. I'm looking to use the TB for navigation with GPS and Delorme Topo, run MS Office and Outlook, and that's about it. I believe Delorme is XP compatible, FWIW.
I guess my question is what benefits are you guys seeing with going to W7? I'm concerned (like everyone else is, I assume) with conservation of system resources. Obviously running mapping software and moving through imagery is system intensive... better to RUN XP or W7 for that??

This is a great forum, BTW... awesome info.
Thanks guys

 

How does it run ...good once you get all the right drivers installed. What it comes down to is which model (MK1,2,3,4 or 5) you install it on . The CF-19MK1 takes a lot more work installing W7 but the MK2 and up is a breeze. I just put W7 on my MK2 and it works great.
BTW Welcome to NBR

 

Actually, running mapping software for GPS navigation purposes is not particularly system intensive. It's not like Delorme has to redraw the map 24 times per second like playing a video would require. Topo used to run great on my old CF-27s as did my much more complicated barge positioning software. My CF-18 runs Topo fine at 550 knots in an Airbus, and both Streets and Trips and Topo simultaneously at 75mph with no problem. In short, you need a ton of disk space to store all the maps, but very little processing power to run the programs.
CAP
Used to be the "Naviguesser" before he got grouchy.

 

Cool, thanks for the tips guys

 

So I just read the last 61 posts and if I understand right no one can say they got the front buttons working ?? or did I miss something.

 

Front buttons do work; at least on my CF-19 mk1. The only thing I never resolved was the auto-rotate function when you swivel the lid. Everything else works perfectly. I can manually rotate the screen under properties, or by using the front button, so it never really bothered my that much that the auto-rotate did not work.

 

Well I would love to know your trick Paul. I can't even get the "Display Rotation Tool" to work...it wants to but no go. I can go into Properties and rotate it but would like to figure out the front buttons.

 

Front buttons work on my Mk2. Auto screen rotation works. It's been a long time since I got everything working and I don't remember exactly how I did it. It took me 5 or 6 times installing Win 7 before I got it right. I used the Mk3 install order.

http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/dl/dow...ation_Instructions_19K_L_Win7_H-2009-0251.pdf

I used all the Mk2 Vista drivers that would work with Win 7. IIRC, I used the Mk3 Win 7 bluetooth driver and the Mk3 Win 7 Dynamic Power Performance Management instead of the Mk2 Extended Thermal Model Driver. On all the Vista drivers I used compatibility mode as Vista and run as administrator.

If you like, I can send you a text file of the driver versions from the PC Information Viewer.

 

That would be great. I have a SSD coming in next week for my MK2 and will be installing W7 on it. Right now if I could only figure out how to get it right on a MK1. The thing is I don't plan on keeping it on it...I am just trying to help out a few fellow members here http://forum.notebookreview.com/pan...9-mk1-touch-screen-pen-needs-calibrating.html and write up a " How To install W7 on a CF-19MK1 Guide " for toughbooktalk and NBR. I installed Vista on it last night and still can't get the front buttons to work or the rotation program to run so I must be doing something wrong but I am not giving up ...yet.

 

IIRC the problem for me was getting the MISC driver to install correctly. After I figured that out, it was just a matter of installing the "meitbman" and the "hkeyapp" and "hkeyset" in the proper order. The thread we are in now explains the proper order. Hope that helps.

 

I am going to give it another try this weekend

 

:thumbsup:Hi I am in much the same place.when doing a fresh windows install what drivers do I use after installing windows 7 on my cf19 mark 2 .my keyboard is not 100% and the @ key will not work.soft keys not good and touch screen is off.also the wirless sim card is not working is it 3 g?.

 

Welcome to the Toughbook Forum
The problem with you keyboard sounds to me like its going bad on you. If you go here Panasonic Toughbook Computer Support Downloads you can download all the drivers for your 19MK2. On my 19MK2 I used the Vista drivers and never had a problem

 

@ Amylee

You know that choosing the wrong version of English when installing Windows affects the keyboard?
"@" sign in UK is 2 keys to the right of "L"
US version it's above "2"

 

I've been reading all I can regarding CF-19 Win 7 Install and it looks like you got everything working properly between Feb & Sept of this year (that's great). My MK2 CF-19 came with both Panasonic Recovery discs (one each XP & Vista). From all I've read so far, If I were to re-install factory image using my Panasonic Vista disc, and then upgrading to Windows 7 that this would be the best way to go. What do you think?
Regards,
Cleve

 

Well they say you should do a full install but I have done it both ways with no problem (CF-19MK2)...now if only the MK1 was that way (I gave up on it)

 

This post in in regards to a CF-19 MK 2 upgrade of Vista to Win 7
From what I can glean...if you "upgrade" you must use Win7Pro or Ultimate. If you try to use an upgrade other than those two it will tell you you can not upgrade, but it will allow you to do a "custom" install instead.
My question regarding when you did the upgrade path...Did you follow the instructions for the MK 3 from Panasonic here: Windows® 7 Support and Upgrade Information | TOUGHBOOK | TOUGHPAD | Panasonic Global Notebook PC and un-install certain drivers...then do the upgrade installation....and then re-install certain drivers in a certain order? I'm interested from anyone who has done the "upgrade" installation of Win7 method described in link.
regards,
Cleve

 

When I installed W7 on my 19MK2 I did a full install because I was also installing a new SSD in it. I started with the Intel chipset drivers then the video and sound . After that I just started installing them in any order...1 or 2 of them would not install because it was not compatable with W7 ...can not remember which one's they were since it was almost a year ago

 

I'm following the detailed instructions for Windows 7 Upgrade step-by step guide found here:
Windows® 7 Support and Upgrade Information | TOUGHBOOK | TOUGHPAD | Panasonic Global Notebook PC
I've completed steps 1-3 and begun step 4 pgs 6-10
1. Page 7 says to update firmware for SD Host Controller, found in C:\util2\rRifirmup32] folder.
I can NOT find this folder. When I open C:I have only PerfLogs, Program Files, UsbMac, Users, Util, Windows, & bootsect.bak.
There is NO Util2 folder.
Thus I can not finish following directions.
2. Uninstall Intel Dynamic Power Management- This program does not seem to be installed therefore I can not remove it. I'm assuming that I then just move along to the next step that applies. I do not have Protector suite (fingerprint) so I've moved on to to TPM Professional Package- I can not find this anywhere to Decrypt EFS, so I'm moving on to steps 6 & 7 (removing bluetooth, wireless switch utility, panasonic hand writing, tablet button manager, panasonic notification, and Panasonic common Components.
My question(s) surround the Firmware update for SD Host Controller and Dynamic Power Performance Management (see above)
Since I can not find these, can I assume my MK 2 does not have them and then just move on?
Regards,
Cleve

 

Okay everyone, no one has answered my questions regarding "upgrade" NOT full install.
I just got an upgrade Win7Pro in the snail mail and started tthe process. The install found that I needed to "un-install" Extended Thermal Model. Everything else had been followed in the Panasonic Instructions. I just went into control panel and found that yes, indeed there was an extended thermal model...I uninstalled and re-booted...I am now "UPGRADING" VISTA TO WIN 7 PRO following Panasonic directions found in this thread. If all goes well we can celebrate. If not, I will start a new thread and keep on trying. I do NOT want to do a full install. More to follow...The upgrade just gave me this notice: "your upgrade may take several hours"
:hi2:

 

Just did this yesterday. You did the right thing by uninstalling the extended thermal model. When the update is done, the devices control panel will show a component without a driver. Go to the Pano site for the Cf-19 mk 3 and download the Win 7 driver for dynamic power management and install it. That takes care of the missing driver problem. I also installed the win7 drivers for wlan and a couple of others after checking version numbers. Seems to all work fine.
Jon

 

It's confirmed! I just UPGRADED my CF-19 MK 2 from Vista Business to Windows 7 Professional following the link posted in this thread and elsewhere: Windows® 7 Support and Upgrade Information | TOUGHBOOK | TOUGHPAD | Panasonic Global Notebook PC
The directions are for a MK3 but it works perfectly including the front buttons. Thank you for all your support.
Regards,
Cleve

 

Does anyone know if you can get W7 Pro-64 to stop trying to control the screen brightness with power settings and allow full control from the dimmer on the front panel?

CF19 MK3

 

Uninstall hotkey app. and try it again but you loose the icon popping up when adjusting the brightness but it will work.


ohlip

 

Ohlip, is W7 64 really that different from 32?

I got everything sorted and working on my W7 32 bit (forget what version, home, pro etc if that matters). Anyways it is a CF-19 (mk1) with W7 and ALL DRIVERS and buttons working as expected with the pop ups and all. If I can contribute anything here, let me know what specifics are needed. I posted up pretty detailed info in my "build thread" too.

The only button I have working "wrong" is my screen rotation button on the front. One bump does a double 90 for a full horizontal flip. Stock was only supposed to go to the 90. Somebody gave me a "proper hacked registry" file, I prefer the full flip.