Author Topic: Video Card HP Compaq 500 Compatability Windows 7 (Read 16478 times)

Jaiye Doherty · « **on:** January 02, 2013, 01:25:10 pm »

I need some help - I have a hp Compaq 500 originally running on xp. I upgraded to windows 7 and since then I have no sound. The sound icon on the taskbar does not have an "x" on it but I cant hear a thing.
Any suggestions?
Jaiye

Shane · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2013, 01:54:58 pm »

Post a screen shot of the device manager, that way I can see if anything isnt right

Shane

Jaiye Doherty · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2013, 05:36:02 am »

Hello Shane,

Thanks for offering to help out.

Device Manager Screenshot attached.

Rgds.

Jaiye

Shane · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2013, 05:00:41 pm »

I see the audio controller doesn't have drivers installed.

Does windows updates offer any drivers?

Shane

Jaiye Doherty · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2013, 12:51:20 am »

No windows update doesn't.

I have downloaded drivers from Internet and have tried a manual install by browsing and selecting the drivers folder. But the system is unable to install or find the driver...See attachments.

Shane · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2013, 02:51:00 pm »

Post a screen shot of what is under the current sound devices.

Shane

Jaiye Doherty · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2013, 01:16:53 am »

Here it is.

Have added the results of troubleshooting devices.

Jaiye

Shane · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2013, 02:19:05 pm »

I mean under the device manager, so I can see what sound drivers are there currently.

Shane

Jaiye Doherty · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2013, 11:00:45 am »

Ok, here you go!

Jaiye

Shane · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2013, 12:26:34 pm »

Yeah there is no sound card installed, so that unknown audio device is it. Problem is it seems like they don't have proper drivers for it.

I have seen this happen on other store bought machines. What is the exact model on your computer and I will look up the specs of the motherboard and see if I can find some drivers that will detect and work with it.

Shane

Jaiye Doherty · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2013, 12:45:12 pm »

Thanks Shane,

Attached SS of model details:

In addition s/n: cnd7021YJB

Jaiye

Shane · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2013, 12:47:46 pm »

Which of these is yours?

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=77991&taskId=135&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=77989&lang=en&cc=us

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3316193&taskId=135&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3316189&lang=en&cc=us

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=4032954&taskId=135&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3957663&lang=en&cc=us

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3957664&taskId=135&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3957663&lang=en&cc=us

Shane

Jaiye Doherty · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2013, 01:12:20 pm »

The second link. HP 510 Notebook.

For Confirmation see attached HP System Info.

Jaiye

Shane · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2013, 02:10:46 pm »

OK no drivers amde for it in WIndows 7, but there is a way to make it work. Take a look at these two.

1. http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-PC-Sound-and-Audio-e-g-Windows-8/Conexant-Audio-Driver-for-Windows-7/m-p/740225#M13850
and
2. http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2009/12/installing-conexant-cx20468-31-ac97.html

You will simply have to edit a file and such, follow the guide and the driver should install.

Shane

Jaiye Doherty · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2013, 11:43:55 am »

...Shane you are the man! My sound is back!

Many thanks for your support... as a last resort I was thinking of downgrading back to XP but now I can stick to W7 with which I am pretty comfortable.

Thanks!

Jaiye

Shane · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2013, 11:57:28 am »

No problem

Since your all set I will lock this thread

And as always...
If your happy with my work. Then all I ask in return is you simply let others know about my site and programs. I help with anything computer or network related

Also always feel free to make a post in the feedback forum.
And a facebook like at the top of the page of my site is nice as well.

Shane