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HP laptop multiple problems
HP Pavilion DV5-1063TX
Windows 7 32bit Retail Version - Replaced OEM Windows Vista which came with the system
Computer is roughly 2.5 years old
Windows 7 was installed about 14 months ago, initially as a dual boot with Vista, in order to protect the setup as I was using it for University work. The Vista setup was eventually removed leaving Win 7 as the only OS installed on F: instead of usual C: installation.
After replacing the Vista OS the computer worked but we had dificulty replacving the . The software for the TV & blue ray player system. The webcam has also stopped working.
The computer started to BSOD regularly but I could not find the reason except that it seemed to be related to going intop sleep mode.
The screen has been replaced twice, and the motherboard has been replaced once, but these have not stopped the BSOD problem which I assume is not directly related.
Due to the importance of the PC to my Uni work I have not been able to attempt any permanent repairs. In recent months all the USB ports have stopped recognising external disks/thumbdrives etc although it does connect the speakers to my lapdesk.
The latest problem is that the WI-Fi has stopped working for no apparent reason, itis disabled but I do not know why.
As you can see from the above this computer is something of a mess!!!
I am reluctant to take it back to HP again as they initially recommended against installing Win7, despite the fact that Vista was becoming virtually unusable.
The Win 7 forum was a great help to my Dad when the new OS was installed and I hope that you can assist again with the multitude of problems I have now.Primarily I would like to solve the BSOD problem and get the USB, Wi-fi and webcam functioning again. If you can also solve the TV/Blue ray issues that would be a plus but is not essential.
Many thanks