Downgraded to win 7 from 8. Driver install issue  


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
       #1

    Downgraded to win 7 from 8. Driver install issue


    Hey guys. I recently went through the process on my hp laptop 2000 of downgrading from win 8 to win 7 ultimate x64. I have windows 7 installed and running. I'm trying to install the couple drivers needed for hardware, most notably the wireless drivers. I downloaded all the drivers from hp. When I try to install them, they extract and I get the window that says install wizard is launching. That little window then disappears and nothing happens. I've tried downloading different versions of the drivers and the same thing happens. Any ideas as to why this could be occurring and how to fix it?
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  2. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #2

    Hi Welcome to Seven Forums ... What is the exact Model Number of your Laptop ? ...

    Select the Wireless Device right click select Property's / Details Tab there might be some PCI VEN numbers there please Post them ...
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    It is an hp 2000-2b09wm.

    PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0032&SUBSYS_1838103C&REV_01
    PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0032&SUBSYS_1838103C
    PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0032&CC_028000
    PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0032&CC_0280

    Just to make it clear, it's not just the wireless driver that does this. It's all the hardware drivers. Just, not having the network adapter working really makes this laptop useless.
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  4. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #4

    Lets see if we can sort your Network out first ...


    https://www.atheros.cz/atheros-wirel...et=60&system=5
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  5. Posts : 1,167
    W10 32 bit, XUbuntu 18.xx 64 bit
       #5

    This might help with some driver issues

    Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware

    Reboot than run windows update it might find the needed drivers.
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  6. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    maxie said:
    Lets see if we can sort your Network out first ...


    https://www.atheros.cz/atheros-wirel...et=60&system=5

    First off, sorry for the delay. Wound up in the hospital for a bit. Anyhow, you are the best. Downloaded the INF file and manually installed it and it worked beautifully. Thank you so much.
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  7. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #7

    Most welcome .... Hope you are feeling better now ...
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