Downgraded from windows 8 pro and I have major problems

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  1. Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate x64
       #1

    Downgraded from windows 8 pro and I have major problems


    Hello all I really need help with this situation please.
    I just now downgraded to windows 7 ultimate x64 from windows 8 pro x64 now the problem is I cant install any driver, I did a clean installation formatted primary partition of windows 8 and installed windows 7 ultimate. What to do now please when I go to driver folder I downloaded from hp support drivers the pc cant read the cva file of installation and im stuck with it no nothing can be installed whenever I press on it I get the open with option, I cant connect to internet wireless or with cable ive attached some pictures I hope someone help me. I did a clean installation thrice and same problem
    My laptop is HP pavilion g6 1320se which came with windows 7 and supports windows 8 too I got tired of windows 8 and decided to downgrade and this what happened
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  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

    Are you using your HP Recovery Disk's?

       Information
    We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
    & made the Startup Repair CD.
    startup repair disc-create


    Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?

    How to use HP Recovery:
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...s&dlc=en&lc=en
    Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 7) | HP® Support
    How to make HP Recovery DVD disks:
    Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows Vista) | HP® Support

    How to make HP Recovery USB disk:
    Using the Downloadable USB Recovery Flash Disk Creation Utility HP Pavilion dv6700z CTO Entertainment Notebook PC | HP® Support

    or
    You can Order HP Recovery Disks from here:
    Country-Language Selector | HP® Support
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  3. Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I formatted my hdd so I dont have the recovery section it came with win 7 basic and it is low I didnt want ir
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  4. Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Do I have problem in the registery? Maybe cuz if windows 8 made something in root folder.
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  5. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #5

    Try Cleaning the HD Drive, using Step one in this tutorial:
    SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
    & than Reboot PC to install.
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  6. Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

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  7. Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Can i do this for the windows partition only or for all the hdd? The other partitions have alot of data on it cant back it up thats why I made a 60gb partition for windows only so I can clean install and format easily
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  8.    #8

    Back up your files, unplug all other HD's and peripherals,

    Boot into BIOS setup to enable Legacy BIOS if present. Next check BIOS Boot order for an EFI Boot Disk and if present remove it, set DVD drive first to boot, HD second. Then set SATA controller to AHCI. Save changes and Exit.

    Then boot into installer DVD or flash stick burned or written using tool and latest ISO for your licensed OS version here.

    At first installer screen Press Shift + F10 to open a Command Box, type:

    DISKPART
    LIST DISK
    SELECT DISK 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
    CLEAN
    CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400 (for 100gb partition, adjust as desired)
    FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
    ACTIVE
    EXIT
    EXIT

    Next click Install Now, then Custom install to Clean Install Windows 7 to the partition you created. If it fails then report back at which step and the verbatim error message.

    In addition read over these steps to understand the tools and methods which work best to get and maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. The steps are the same for retail.

    Have your network driver backed up so you can get online to immediately install all of your Important and Optional Updates which should contain most drivers. Only then should you import any drivers missing in Device Manager.
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  9. rwx
    Posts : 34
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
       #9

    What to do now please when I go to driver folder I downloaded from hp support drivers the pc cant read the cva file of installation
    mezo91, you need to install your network drivers for your card. Go to the HP site (from a different PC) and download the network drivers for your notebook model and save the files to a USB flash drive.

    Once you have this, copy/extract the file you downloaded of the USB drive to your newly installed Windows 7 PC, open Device Manager and expand the "Other Devices" section in Device Manager, right click the entry called "Network Controller", select "Update Driver" and point the wizard towards the file you extracted to find the drivers. This means you will need to select "Browse My Computer for Driver Software" and specify the path to the folder.

    If all you have is "setup.exe" or "install.msi" in the file you extracted or if no drivers are found in the step above, run that. Once you have your network drivers installed, you can tell Windows to search for the rest of your drivers online. By right clicking every device in the "Other Devices" section and selecting "Update Driver". If no suitable driver is found, you will need to rely on the manufacturer's website for drivers.
    Last edited by rwx; 16 Dec 2012 at 00:49.
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  10. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #10

    mezo91 said:
    When I go to driver folder I downloaded from hp support drivers the pc cant read the cva file of installation and im stuck with it no nothing can be installed whenever I press on it I get the open with option,
    Look for a Setup.exe file in that same folder and run that. If there is no Setup.exe file you likely downloaded the wrong file, program or application. Google refers to a CVA file as a Compaq Diagnostics file.
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