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Giving up on Vista? Here's how to downgrade vista to XP

If you get the following error while booting from xp cd, you need to burn a new xp cd as give below.

ERROR:
"A PROBLEM HAS BEEN DETECTED AND WINDOWS HAS BEEN SUT DOWN TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER
IF THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU'VE SEEN THIS ERROR SCREEN RESTART YOUR
COMPUTER. IF THIS SCREEN APPEARS AGAIN FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
CHECK FOR VIRUSES ON YOUR COMPUTER. REMOVE ANY NEWLY INSTALLED HARD
DRIVES OR HARD DRIVE CONTROLLERS. CHECK YOUR HARD DRIVE TO MAKES SURE IT
IS PROPERLY CONFIGURED AND TERMINATED.
RUN CHKDISK /F TO CHECK FOR HARDDRIVE CORRUPTION, AND THEN RESTART YOUR
COMPUTER.
***STOP: 0x0000007B (0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0X00000000) "

Steps to do:

1. First of all it is absolutely necessary to create Vista Recovery DVDs!!!!

2. be sure there are the XP device drivers

3. Download the drivers from hp for intel (sp37005.exe) or amd (sp39719.exe)( Intel SATA AHCI Controller Driver or AMD SATA AHCI Controller Driver )

4. Create a “SATA” directory and unpack the driver file downloaded from hp in it..
If the “SATA” file, is an EXE file, unpack it with the command:

START -> RUN -> CMD

C:\sata\FILENAME.exe -a -a -pc:\sata

This command is a sort of fictional installation that does not write anything on the system.

5. Download and install NLITE

6. Create a “XP” directory and (copy) unpack the ISO cd within the same directory.

7.Create also a “XPnLite” directory, where NLITE will create a bootable modified XP image.

8. Start N-lite

9. Browse and search the “I386″ directory.

10. Choosing a destination directory

11. Click on NEXT and in Task Selection, choose Drivers and Bootable ISO

click on NEXT

12. In “Driver“ tag, click on “insert” and choose “multiple drivers” and point to where you have unpacked the drivers for inyel or amd. (example c:\sata\drivers)
(Be careful to the driver path. Choose the correct driver If the PC architecture is a 64 bit Architecture, you must point to 64 bit drivers (example: C:\sata\Driver64)

Choose “ALL” to confirm the inclusion of driver and when the list of driver it appears, choose “Driver Textmode”. Hold on the CTRL button and select them all.

13. Press OK

14. When Nlite has developed and calculated the size of the new Iso, press Next

15 Press “Create ISO” and point to the “C:\XPnlite” directory.

16. When NLITE has finished to create the new SATA-drivers-implemented ISO, burn the iso with the nero or poweriso.

17. Reboot the system using the newly made windows XP cd.

Download more drivers for xp here

Download HP Dv5 Laptop latest drivers for XP and Vista

WARNING:USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility:
Version: 9.1.01014
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/down...=2200&lang=eng - 9.1.0.1012
Link: http://www.station-drivers.com/telec...vers.com)r.exe - 9.1.01014 - Unofficial release (but has WHQL certificate)
Notes: I recommend running the setup file from an elevated command prompt with the "-overall" flag (without quotes). This will assure that all devices are updated.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
Version: 14.38.1.5039 (Windows XP), 15.13.x.1688 (Windows Vista)
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...l&submit=Go%21
Notes: Pick the applicable version for your OS and then download. Only install this if you have an Intel Onboard Graphics.

Intel Matrix Storage Manager:
Version: 8.8.0.1009
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...%2064&lang=eng
Notes: You should install this even if you don't use RAID. If you're wondering why read this: http://www.intel.com/support/chipset.../cs-021510.htm

Intel WiFi Link 5100:
Version: 12.4.0.21
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...l&submit=Go%21 - Windows Vista
Notes: Make sure you download the version that is applicable to your version of Windows. Only install this if your dv5t has an Intel wireless chip.

Broadcom Wireless LAN
Version: 5.10.91.4
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp43001-43500/sp43398.exe - Windows Vista
Notes: Only install this if your dv5t has a Broadcom wireless chip.

Atheros Wireless LAN (AR5009)
Version: 7.7.0.199
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42654.exe
Notes: There are newer versions of this driver available however none support the device in the dv5t. I can however make a modded driver of the latest version available if you ask in this thread. Only install this if your dv5t has a Atheros wireless chip.

IDT High Definition Audio Codec:
Version: 6.10.6159.0
OS Support: Windows Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp43001-43500/sp43288.exe
Note: This version was not specifically designed for the dv5t. If you have issues then please revert to the latest driver available at http://www.hp.com.

JMicron Card Reader:
Version: 1.00.26.2
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb38x/X...00.26_WHQL.zip
Notes: The latest version of this driver can often be found here: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb38x/XP_Vista/

ENE CIR (Infrared Reciever):
Version: 2.7.2.0
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42722.exe

Realtek 8168 LAN Chipset:
Version: 5.720.0327.2009 (Windows XP), 6.218.0317.2009 (Windows Vista)
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false
Notes: Make sure you download the version that is applicable to your version of Windows.

LSI (formerly Agere) High Definition Audio Modem:
Version: 2.1.92
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...e9735f10b9.cab - Windows Vista x86
Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...4bf8bdd1b9.cab - Windows Vista x64
Notes: Make sure you download the version that is applicable to your version of Windows. Only install this if your dv5t comes with a modem.

Bluetooth:
Version: 6.0 P
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39501-40000/sp39805.exe
Notes: Only install this if your dv5t comes with Bluetooth. This package also has limited support for XP (driver only, no software) if you extract it and install the driver manually.

Validity Fingerprint Reader
Version: 2.8.109
OS Support: Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42136.exe
Notes: Only install this if your dv5t comes with a fingerprint reader.

Synaptics Touchpad:
Version: 12.2.2.0
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42621.exe

HP Integrated Analog/Digital TV Tuner:
Version: 1.3.0.69 (Windows Vista x86), 1.3.64.69 (Windows Vista x64)
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42278.exe
Notes: This TV tuner is originally made by Avermedia. There is sometimes a newer version of the driver available on their site, however if you use that driver it will not be recognized as “HP DVB-T/Analog TV Tuner”. It is best to use this driver IMO. Only install this if your dv5t comes with a TV tuner.

Nvidia 9200M GS / Nvidia 9600M GT:
Version: 179.67 (Vista), 179.71 (XP)
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...0aaeac5bd2.cab - Windows Vista x86
Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...0e2ca204f0.cab - Windows Vista x64
Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...627625e178.cab - Windows XP
Notes: Only install this if your dv5t comes with Nvidia graphics.

Lightscribe System Software:
Version: 1.18.3.2
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://download.lightscribe.com/ls/L..._1.18.3.2_.exe
Notes: Only install this software if you have a Lightscribe capable drive. The latest version of this can always be found on the Lightscribe website http://www.lightscribe.com/

BIOS
Version: F.14
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42557.exe

Essential System Updates for Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
Version: 4.00
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42562.exe
Notes: This is literally just a collection of various hoxfix updates from MS for various issues. Specifically it includes KB956871, KB957523, KB946084, KB953270, KB942567, KB953026, KB953689, KB957526, KB961317 and KB963655. Google them for more info.

HP Wireless Assistant
Version: 3.50.5.1
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42773.exe

HP QuickPlay
Version: 3.7 v.6112
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://docs.cyberlink.com/cinema/hp/...3.jsp?Region=N

Quick Launch Buttons:
Version: 6.40.14.1
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42524.exe

QuickTouch:
Version: 1.00 D2
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38358.exe
Notes: This software simply displays an OSD when the volume is changed and does not change add or remove any functionality of the touch buttons.

Cyberlink YouCam
Version: 2.0.2519
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42568.exe

HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive:
Version: 3.10 A
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39001-39500/sp39123.exe
Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...27aaa5a6b5.cab


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ReadyBoost Speed Up Windows Vista

  • One very cool feature of Windows Vista – especially for machines not natively equipped with the kind of horsepower to fully enjoy the rich visuals of Windows Presentation Foundation (Avalon) applications is ReadyBoost. ReadyBoost enables you to plug a USB key into your machine and have Windows Vista use it as memory. I hadn’t actually used this myself, but had heard of it long ago. When a reader emailed me asking if this was an urban legend, I decided to check it out for myself and was very impressed with how easy and seamless the process is.
  • Installing/Configuring the USB Key as Memory
  • First I took a standard USB 2.0 key (I’ll list the prerequisites shortly) and plugged it into my machine. I’m running Windows Vista Beta 2, Build 5346, but I’m told that this works with the latest CTP made available to beta and TAP members as well as MSDN Subscribers. Upon plugging the USB key into my computer, I was greeted with the standard "AutoPlay" dialog box asking how I wanted to the operating system to treat the USB key. However, with ReadyBoost I get the additional option (circled below in the screen capture) of using the key to "speed up my system".
  • Once I click the "Speed up my system" option, the Properties dialog box for the device is displayed where I can specify to start/stop ReadyBoost usage of the device and how much space I want used as a memory cache. (Actually, according to one of the Product Specialists here, this space is used more as a flash-based page file than true RAM, but the impact is that the more space you choose here, the more benefit you’ll get in terms of overall system performance.)
  • (In order to return to this dialog box, open the Computer window, right-click the drive (F: in this case) and select Properties. From there, click the Memory tab (as shown in the previous screen capture and adjust the settings as needed).
  • For the inquisitive, opening the drive in an Explorer window reveals that ReadyBoost has created a cache file of the specified size.