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    Win 8 Media controller HDX X16T-1200 CTO

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by thehermanator, Mar 29, 2013.

  1. thehermanator

    thehermanator Newbie

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    Hi,
    This laptop came with Vista, then updated to Win7. Now it is running Win 8, but there is no sound or video available via Microsoft media player. Control Panel devices says no driver installed for media controller. HP website for drivers for this laptop has 32 and 64 bit drivers for vista and Win 7, but nothing for Win 8.

    Are drivers available for Win 8 for this laptop? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks
     
    thehermanator, Mar 29, 2013
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  2. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Try drivers for Win7. They usually work.
     
    killkenny1, Mar 29, 2013
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  3. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Nope. But as killkenny1 mentioned, you may be able to get the Win 7 drivers to work. Just make sure you download the appropriate one (32 bit if you're on Windows 8 32 bit, and 64 bit if otherwise). If it doesn't install correctly, try uninstalling the driver, and then run the installer again in compatibility mode for Windows 7 as an Admin.

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    HI, thank you very much for Win7 idea. I almost tried that, but I found a program on the internet called Driver Genius ver 12, and it found 17 newer drivers for the HP. When the download and install of the drivers finished, it had Sound and Video working. I waited a few days to be sure the system is stable with the new drivers, and it is.
    Thanks again for taking the time to reply to my post.
     
    thehermanator, Apr 1, 2013
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  5. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Good to hear. :) Just be careful with those programs. Many of them are either a virus, or just plain useless. I suppose if you don't mind your drivers in Czechoslovakian though then they're okay. ;)
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 1, 2013
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