Recovering drivers from old Windows (previous Windows Installation)

Recovering drivers from old Windows (previous Windows Installation)

After installing a new windows, you will have a Windows.old folder inside C drive and it does have all the drivers you need for your new operating system. Windows.old folder only available to new installation without formatting the old windows partition.

1. Open device manager (Click start - on the search box type devmgmt.msc and press enter).< /span>
2. Right click on any devices you need to install and select update driver.
3. click browse my computer for driver software.
4. Click browse button and poi t to C:\windows.old.

If there are few drivers still missing and cannot be found repeat STEP 1 to 3.

On step 4 try with the following location:

c:\Windows.old\Windows\inf

C:\Windows.old\Windows\System32\drivers

C:\Windows.old\Windows\System32\driverstore

Inspiron 15 3521 Windows 7 32-bit drivers

Inspiron 15 3521 Windows 7 32-bit drivers

1. Application - Application: Dell QuickSet
2. Application - Application: Dell Digital Delivery Client
3. Audio - Driver: Realtek Audio High-Definition Driver
4. CPU - Application: Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor Software
5. Chipset - Driver: Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
6. Chipset - Driver: Realtek Card Reader Driver
7. Chipset - Driver: Intel Chipset Driver
8. Chipset - Driver: Intel Management Engine Interface Driver
9. Input - Driver: Synaptics Touchpad driver - [Detail]
10. Network - Driver: Dell Wireless 1703 802.11b/g/n, BT4.0+HS
11. Network - Driver: Dell Wi-Fi + BT Driver
12. Network - Dr iver: Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
13. Serial ATA - Driver: Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
14. Video - Driver: AMD Graphics Driver
15. Video - Driver: AMD Radeon HD 8730M

Acer Aspire 5051 ANWXMi XP Driver

Acer Aspire 5051 ANWXMi XP Driver

Model: Acer Aspire 5051 (5051 ANWXMi)
Manufacture: Acer
Compatibility: Windows XP. Windows XP x32 x64
Last Update: June 2013

Audio 
Realtek Audio Driver 5.10.0.5273 24.2 MB
Download

Bluetooth 
WIDCOMM Bluetooth Driver 5.0.1.1500 71.3 MB
Download

CPU 
AMD CPU Driver 1.3.2.0 8.0 MB< br style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #444444; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 14px;" />Download

Camera 
Bison Camera Driver 5.0.0.10 5.1 MB
Download

Camera 
Suyin Camera Driver 5.7.8.003 16.5 MB
Download

Card Reader 
ENE Card Reader Driver 5.1.2600.2011 525.8 KB
 Download

Lan 
Realtek LAN Driver 5.639.118.2006 5.5 MB 
Download

Modem 
Conexant Modem Driver 7.48.00.00 1.6 MB 
Download

TouchPad 
ALPS Touchpad Driver 5.5.1101.4 3.1 MB Download

TouchPad 
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 8.3.0.0 5.2 MB
Download

VGA 
ATI VGA Driver 8.283.0 140.5 MB 
Download

Wireless LAN 
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver 4.2.2.7 1.6 MB 
Download

Wireless LAN 
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver 4.10.40.0 73.3 MB 
Download

Compaq Presario V4000 Windows 7 Driver

Compaq Presario V4000 Windows 7 Driver

Compaq Presario V4000 Windows 7 Driver

There is only windows XP drivers available for V4000 model in HP support site. There is a method to install the drivers called have disk method by using original windows XP drivers. Some certain drivers such as intel pro wireless driver windows vista drivers will install in windows 7. For graphic there are 2 drivers which Intel and ati drivers. You must choose base on your specification.

If you have problems do let me know by leaving your comment in the comment section below.

Chipset:
Intel Chipset Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3M
Download

If you want to install latest drivers, you can find it on the Intel download center website and serach for Intel 3,4,5 and 900 chipset

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Audio:
There are 2 drivers, both are for similar device (compatible with all V4000 model) but it is preferable to use latest drivers . The first drivers mostly use with Compaq presario V4200 and below while 2nd version use with Compaq Presario V4201 and above.

ADI 1981B Audio Driver 
Version:5.12.01.5410 C, 19.0M
Download

Adi SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio Driver
Version:5.12.01.5240 A, 19.56M
Download

Download and install the drivers, ignore if the installation failed:

1. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC on the search box.
2. Under Sound, video and game controller, you will have audio marked with yellow such as  "High definition audio bus" listed.
3. Right click on it and select update driver.
4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver software".
5. Select "let me pick from a list of device drivers from my computer".
6. Click 'Have Disk" and click "Browse"
7. Point to "c:\swsetup\sp34210\SMAXWDM\W2K_XP\ select smwdmCH6.inf
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.

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Graphic - Intel:
Mobile Intel 915GM/GMS and 910GML Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Version 6.14.10.4764  9MB
Download: Mirror 1 | Mirror 2

If the installation failed, you need to install it manually using different driver version: Download and Installation Guide.This method worked on most model.

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Gr aphic -ATI
ATI Mobility Ra deon X700 Driver
Version:8.162-050803a2-026697C A, 39.65M (sp31430.exe)
Download

Download and install the drivers, ignore if the installation failed:

1. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC on the search box.
2. Under graphic adapater, you will have Standard VGA listed.
3. Right cli ck on standard VGA and select update driver.
4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver software".
5. Select "let me pick from a list of device drivers from my computer".
6. Click 'Have Disk" and click "Browse"
7. Point to "c:\swsetup\sp31430\driverkxp_inf\ select CX_26697.inf or C2_26697.inf
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.

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Wireless:

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Version:6.00 A, 4.12M
Download

Intel Pro Wireless Driver
Version 6,00D 3MB
Download

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LAN/Ethernet
ETHERNET
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Downloads only available at realtek site since Hp no longer use this product for windows 7 model. 
Download link

In case Realtek change/moved this url, just search for "RTL8139C(L) RTL8139C(L)+/RTL8139D(L)/RTL8100 (L) RTL8130/RTL8139B(L)"

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Card Reader
Texas Instruments PCI (TI-PCI) 6xx1/7xx1 Cardbus
Version 2.0.0.1A 3.6MB
Download

1. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC on the se arch box.
2. Under Other device, you will have PCI device or Base device or SD card controller marked with ye llow listed.
3. Right click on it and select update driver.
4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver software".
5. Select "let me pick from a list of device drivers from my computer".
6. Click 'Have Disk" and click "Browse"
7. Point to "c:\swsetup\sp30714\Base\Windows\tiinst and select TIFMICON.inf, there are 2 other inf file available, you may choose the other 2 if the first one didn't fully install the drivers.
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.


Additional Guide:

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1. If you are using intel graphic 910/915 and the installation failed read how to install it here: Download and Installation Guide.This met hod worked on most model.

2. If you are new to this driver installation, you may need instruction with pictures. You can read it here. The tutorial is on how to install ati IGP 340 but the method use is have disk method which you will use to install audio, card reader and sound driver.

HP 2000-410US Wifi Drivers For Windows 7, 8, 8.1,& 10 with 32-bits 64-bits

HP 2000-410US Wifi Drivers For Windows 7, 8, 8.1,& 10 with 32-bits 64-bits

                                 HP 2000 WiFi Driver     

Description      ;  HP 2000 WiFi Driver Free Download

Supported OS   ;  Windows  7, 8,  8.1,& 10 with 32-bits 64-bits

Download         ; 64-Bits

Download         ; 32-Bits 

How to Install Windows 7 on Acer Aspire One 14 Using Bootable USB Drive

How to Install Windows 7 on Acer Aspire One 14 Using Bootable USB Drive

Most recent notebook does not recognize bootable USB, so it is hard to install new OS since some notebook do not have DVD drive. The other problem is new notebook comes with EUFI BIOS which most of the time will not allow you to install certain Windows version such as Windows 7. So here is how you can fix it:

1. Open BIOS (upon restart press F2 for Acer, other model might use different key such as F6, F12 and DEL)
2. Look for setting which allow you to change from EUFI BIOS to LEGACY.
3. Press F10 and then hit ENTER.
4. Upon restart press F12 and select your bootable USB stick from the Menu.

Now you can proceed with Windows 7 installati on.

HP Pavilion 15-au070sa Drivers Windows 10 64Bit Download

HP Pavilion 15-au070sa Drivers Windows 10 64Bit Download

HP Pavilion 15-au070sa laptop is powered by Intel Core i3-6100U 2.3 GHz dual-core processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 video card. It comes with 15.6-inches diagonal HD SVA BrightView WLED-backlit screen dispay with 1366 by 768 pixels resolution. This mobile computer features 8 GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM system memory, 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive, SuperMulti DVD burner, Intel 802.11ac wireless LAN WLAN, Bluetooth 4.2 Combo, multi-format SD media card reader, HDMI port, HD webcam, stereo speakers with B&O PLAY HP Audio Boost technology. It's bundled with Windows 10 OS. Download and update latest HP Pavilion 15-au070sa drivers for Windows 10 64Bit to optimize its performance.

HP PAVILION 15-AU070SA FULL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Intel Core i3-6100U with Intel HD Graphics 520 (2.3 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
RAM: 8 GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM (1 x 8 GB)
Video graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
Hard drive: 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA
Optical drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
Display: 39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal HD SVA BrightView WLED-backlit (1366 x 768)
Keyboard: Full-size island-style keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
Pointing device: HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support
Wireless connectivity: Intel 802.11ac (1x1) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 Combo (Miracast compatible)
Network interface: Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN
Expansion slots: 1 x multi-format SD media card reader
External p orts: 1 x HDMI; 1 x headphone/microphone combo; 1 x USB 2.0; 2 x USB 3.0; 1 x RJ-45
Dimensions: 38.3 x 24.3 x 2.25 cm (W x D x H)
Weight: 2.04 kg
Power supply type: 45 W AC power adapter
Battery type: 2-cell, 41 Wh Li-ion
Webcam: HP Wide Vision HD Camera with dual array digital microphone
Audio features: B&O PLAY; HP Audio Boost; Dual speakers
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
HP apps: HP CoolSense; HP Lounge; HP 3D DriveGuard
Software included: McAfee LiveSafe
Pre-installed software: CyberLink PowerDirector; Netflix
Software - Productivity & finance: 1 month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers

HP PAVILION 15-AU070SA DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS 10 64-BIT

CHIPSET

Intel Chipset Installation Utility and Driver
Version: 10.1.1.13 Rev.A
File size: 3.0 MB
File name: sp76608.e xe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76501-77000/sp76608.exe

Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Client Driver
Version: 8.1.10608.329 Rev.C
File size: 17.8 MB
File name: sp76611.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76501-77000/sp76611.exe

Intel Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Driver
Version: 30.63.1519.7 Rev.A
File size: 4.0 MB
File name: sp75339.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp75001-75500/sp75339.exe

Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver
Version: 11.0.5.1189 Rev.C
File size: 94.9 MB
File name: sp76615.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76501-77000/sp76615.exe

STORAGE (SATA HARD DISK DRIVE)

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Version: 14.8.7.1051 Rev.C
File size: 24.1 MB
File name: sp76619.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76501-77000/sp76619.exe

GRAPHICS VIDEO (VGA)

Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver
Version: 20.19.15.4454 Rev.C
File size: 203.5 MB
File name: sp76612.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76501-77000/sp76612.exe

NVIDIA Graphics Driver
Version: 21.21.13.6926 Rev.D
File size: 718.0 MB
File name: sp77716.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp77501-78000/sp77716.exe

AUDIO (SOUND DRIVER)

Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version: 6.0.1.7930 Rev.D
File size: 326.2 MB
File name: sp77717.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp77501-78000/sp77717.exe

TOUCHPAD

Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version: 19.2.11.38 Rev.C
File size: 199.5 MB
File name: sp77155.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp77001-77500/sp77155.exe

HP Wireless Button Driver
Version: 1.1.18.1 Rev.A
File size: 3.9 MB
File name: sp77381.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/s oftpaq/sp77001-77500/sp77381.exe

WIRELESS LAN WLAN WIFI NETWORK

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Version: 7.35.344.0 Rev.A
File size: 45.3 MB
File name: sp75249.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp75001-75500/sp75249.exe

Intel Wireless LAN Drivers
Version: 19.20.0.6 Rev.P
File size: 113.9 MB
File name: sp77954.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp77501-78000/sp77954.exe

Realtek RTL8723BE/RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Drivers
Version: 2023.27.1230.2015 Rev.A
File size: 40.7 MB
File name: sp75236.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp75001-75500/sp75236.exe
BLUETOOTH

Broadcom Bluetooth Driver
Version: 12.0.1.921 Rev.A
File size: 21.1 MB
File name: sp75330.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp75001-75500/sp75330.exe

Intel Bluetooth Driver
Version: 19.0.1621.3340 Rev.A
File size: 10.2 MB
File name: sp76732.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76501-77000/sp76732.exe

Realtek RTL8723BE Bluetooth Driver
Version: 1.0.0.51 Rev.A
File size: 58.6 MB
File name: sp75238.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp75001-75500/sp75238.exe

Other HP Laptop: HP Pavilion 15-au070sa Drivers

SOFTWARE/UTILITIES

HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors)
Version: F.09 Rev.A
File size: 15.6 MB
File name: sp76810.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76501-77000/sp76810.exe

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
Version: 6.2.2.0 Rev.A
File size: 22.5 MB
File name: sp78036.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp78001-78500/sp78036.exe

HGST Hard Drive Firmware Update
Version: A7L0 Rev.A
File size: 2.4 MB
File name: sp76532.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76501-77000/sp76532.exe

ENERGY STAR Qualified Power P lan
Version: 1.10 Rev.A
File size: 4.1 MB
File name: sp74487.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp74001-74500/sp74487.exe

HP 3D DriveGuard Software (HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection)
Version: 6.0.41.1 Rev.A
File size: 46.2 MB
File name: sp78033.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp78001-78500/sp78033.exe

HP Support Assistant
Version: 8.3.34.7 Rev.A
File size: 41.5 MB
File name: sp77062.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp77001-77500/sp77062.exe

HP System Event Utility
Version: 1.40 Rev.A
File size: 18.0 MB
File name: sp76383.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp76001-76500/sp76383.exe

HP Sure Connect
Version: 1.0.0.28 Rev.
File size: 3.4 MB
File name: sp77876.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp77501-78000/sp77876.exe