Install Windows XP on compaq presario CQ40-425TU

You need to create a new XP cd to install window XP on this laptop. So to do that we need to perform a process called slipstream.

Materials need to download:

Nlite: Download
Intel ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller Driver: Download
Windows XP sp2 patch: Download

and then follow this instruction: here
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Compaq Presario CQ40-425TU Windows XP Driver

First Install  Netframework: (require for Quick Launch Installation).
Net framework 2.0
Download


DRIVERS (18)

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Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1015 A 2.2MB (xp, vista, 7)
Download

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver 
Version:8.9.2.1002 A, 18.17M
Download 

Graphic/VGA
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version 1.00 REV A 19.28MB
Download

Nvidia GeForce G 105M/G 103M For windows XP
Version 2.66.58WHQL  118MB
Download

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Audio Drivers:
Since there are no best single driver available, you have to follow this step carefully.

1. Install MS-UAA first:
Windows XP, XP SP2: Download  (KB888111)
Windows XP SP3: Download  (KB835221)

Restart and then install audio drivers below.

2. Install the Audio:
IDT High Definition Audio Codec
(2 drivers, if the first one didn't work, use 2nd drivers)
Download (SP41693)
Download (SP39671)

 If resulting in error, ignore it and proceed  by manually install the drivers:

Download and install the driver, you will get the error while  installing.
Perform the below steps to fix the issue.
1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click  Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location".
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to  install".
5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from  the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp39671 folder and select the .inf   file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

Fo instruction with pictures read here:
Manually  install Audio Drivers.

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Wireless:
(3 drivers, choose 1 base on your specification) 

Broadcom 4313 a/b/g/n wireless Drivers
Version5.10.91.8 10MB
Download

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers:
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)
Version 5.20 4MB
Download

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver:
Version 2.00B 20.64MB
Download

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Bluetooth:
HP Integrated Module with  Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version 5.1E  94.68M
Download

Modem
High-Definition Audio (HDA)  Modem Installer and Driver
Version 1.00 A 12.71MB
Download

Lan/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8102E Family  PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
Verison 1.00A 4.8MB
Download
updates available here 

Card Reader
JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller
Version 1.00A 3.49MB
Download

Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M
Download

Button:
(Install netframework 2.0 first)

HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
Download

Camera
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0 + Driver
Version 2.0.2519 46MB
Download

Others
Lightscribe  system software
Version 1.18.1.1 A 8.4MB
Download


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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1. If  you have 7 unknown device, download this file, extract, then right lick on the inf file and select install(Machine.inf)

FOR NVDIA: if  the driver above resulting in error use modded driver below:
Download
3-step  process to install:
1. Download driver, double click and select  extract,
2. Download modded INF and replace original INF in  extracted folder,
3. Install and  reboot
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Compaq Presario CQ40-425TU Windows 7 Driver

 This Drivers Applicable for:
» Compaq Presario CQ40-425TU Notebook PC

CHIPSET DRIVERS:
INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets
Download (intel website)

Intel Chipset Installation Utility:
Download

GRAPHIC/VGA:
if you have Nvidia Graphic:
Nvidia GeForce G 105M/103M Graphics Driver
Download 

If you have Intel Graphic:
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Download

AUDIO
IDT - High Definition Audio Codecs
Download SP45211

WIRELESS:
Note: normally wireless automatically installed so install wireless driver if only there are no wireless driver installed. There are two ways to check one is in your taskbar a small wireless icon appear near to volume and clock, the other one is by check at the device manager under the networks controllers section.
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If you have Intel Wireless:
Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download

If you have Broadcom Wireless:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download
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Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Download

HP Wireless Assistant
Download  

ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8102E/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver
Download

ALPS Pointing Device Driver (2-Way) for 14-Inch Wide LCD
Download

JMB38X MS SD SD/MMC xD Card Reader Driver
Download

HP Quicklaunch Button
Download

ENE CIR Receiver Driver
Download

Cyberlink YouCam Software
Download

Optional Downloads:

HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Download

HP DVD Play Software
Download

HP Advisor
Download

Lightscribe System Software
Download

Recovery Manager Installer Patch for Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade
Download

HP Support Assistant
Download

BIOS:
use this drivers if needed. Using BIOS may harm your systems, its only optional and i not recomended you to use it if you dont know about BIOS.

WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (Intel) - Microsoft Windows-Based
Released:2009-08-25
Version: F.55A
Download

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Processor type:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Mobile Processor T4200,2.0 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
• Memory:2GB DDR2 800MHz,up to 4GB DDR2 memory
• Hard disk drive:320GB
• Optical drive:LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
• Display size:14.1” Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display,1280 x 800
• Graphic:Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared)
• External I/O ports:3 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-11, 1 RJ-45, 1 Stereo headphone-out, 1 Microphone in
• Altec Lansing® speakers
• Webcam with Integrated Microphone
• Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
• High speed 56K modem
• Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
• weight:2.31 kg
• 65 W AC Power Adapter
• 6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
• Warranty:1 year, parts and labour

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