There are many issue for old model ( 2-4 years old model) to upgrade to windows 7. I need comments and suggestion driver beside the driver i suggested here. This is the driver suggested for F730US, Nvidia base notebook.
also applicable to the following model:
» Compaq Presario F730EE Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario F730EF Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario F730EO Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario F730ES Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario F730US Notebook PC
NOTES: For every installation you need to right click on the downloaded/excutable file and select run as administrator.
CHIPSET:
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver
Download
AUDIO:
If there are sound in your laptop, you dont have to install this drivers
Conexant High-Definition Smart Audio 221 Driver
Download
If there are still no sound, go to audio properties, enable the speaker as default.
MODEM:
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Download
GRAPHIC
NVIDIA GeForce Go 6100 (UMA)
You should run Windows Update to Install the Drivers, on the Optional updates tick on the Box for Nvidia 7000 nForce 630. Latest Drivers also available on Nvidia website:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-32bit-307.83-whql-driver.html
CARD READER
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card Reader:
Download
Others should Automatically Installed.
BACKUP:
Normally other drivers automatically install, in case there are several other drivers not installed try this:
Ethernet normally use Nvdia Ethernet and no need to install, it install along with tyhe chipset installation
ETHERNET:
RTL8100B(L)/RTL8100C(L)/RTL8101L/RTL8139C(L)
RTL8139C(L)+/RTL8139D(L)/RTL8100(L)
RTL8130/RTL8139B(L)
Here is original HP Driver:
Download
And this the driver from realtek:
Download
on the page select: Win7 32/64 Auto Installation Program (SID:1354639)
Cyberlink Youcam software:
this si driver from vista, normally you don't need to install thsi, just try to use webcam from any messenger software, your video work fine i think.
Download
HP Quiclauch Button:
Download
Wireless:
It will automatically installed after windows 7 installation.
Windows Update Issue:
If your drivers stop working after Install windows update do perform system restore, If you still want to use windows update, avoid installing update for hardware and drivers.
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