which OS to install

phenix · 03 Dec 2013

Can't thank you guys enough. Anyway, Thanks Much.
This message is coming to you from Wiffies computer.
Yes, I deleted that message because I found my error.
I was trying to install from a 32-bit program.

I have managed to install Windows 7 pro 64-bit.
But, now the fun starts. I am unable to gain access to the internet.
It is complaining about the Network Adapter driver.
I have gone on HPs site and looked for this driver for the
p7-1380t and the closest thing I could find was sp58084.exe.
And it talks about wireless and this confuses me.
Fine, but where do I put it?????
I also looked in Windows.old but couldn't fine anything.
If I can't solve this I will have to revert to the HP garbage OS.

Kaktussoft · 03 Dec 2013

Goto "device manager". Expand branch "other devices", and the things with an exclamation mark. Post screenshot please
I want to know the hardware-id's Device Manager - Finding Unknown Devices see step 5

Kaktussoft · 03 Dec 2013

Driver - Chipset (‏1)

Texas Instruments USB Controller Driver Update 2012-11-19 , Version1.12.25.0 Rev. A, 4.4M
This package provides the driver update for the Texas Instruments XHCI Controller solutions in supported models that are running a supported operating system.
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By downloading you agree to HP’s Terms of Use

Driver - Network (‏1)

Ralink Wireless Network Controller Driver Update 2012-08-15 , Version3.2.14.0 Rev. A, 33.29M
This package provides the driver update for the Ralink Wireless LAN Card solutions in supported models that are running a supported operating system.
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Kaktussoft · 03 Dec 2013

Maybe this(?)

Description

This package provides the original driver for the Broadcom WLAN Adapter solutions in supported models that are running a supported operating system.

Release details

Released:
2012-07-02

File name:
sp57876.exe [1/1, 67.41M]

Version
5.100.82.105 Rev. A

Compatibility:
Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

phenix · 03 Dec 2013

Thanks again Kaktussoft.
sp57876.exe did not enable an internet connection.
Msg given: System does not meet the minimum for this update

sp-59644.exe did not enable an internet connection.

I have included the image of the device driver you requested
from the newly installed Windows OS.

Wonder if it could be the netgear fs105 that windows 7
pro won't recognize?

Kaktussoft · 03 Dec 2013

phenix said:

Thanks again Kaktussoft.
sp57876.exe did not enable an internet connection.
Msg given: System does not meet the minimum for this update

sp-59644.exe did not enable an internet connection.

I have included the image of the device driver you requested
from the newly installed Windows OS.

What are the hardware id's of the "other devices"?? #12
PC has a wired or wireless network card? If wired.... is a network cable attached to system?

"Ethernet Controller" hardware-id is most important for me. If you have that driver... you can access your network... so internet. Windows Updates can find other drivers automagically (maybe). I hope automatic driver installation has been TURNED ON. Drivers - Turn Off Automatic Driver Installation

Kaktussoft · 03 Dec 2013

Install these:

Original Intel Management Engine Interface Driver 2012-05-23 , Version8.0.0.1262 Rev. A, 23.98M
This package provides the original driver for the Intel Management Engine Interface solutions in supported models that are running a supported operating system.
(More details)
Download
By downloading you agree to HP’s Terms of Use

Original Realtek Network Controller Driver 2012-05-23 , Version7.53.216.2012 Rev. A, 1.75M
This package provides the original driver for the Realtek PCIe Family network controller solutions in supported models that are running a supported operating system.
(More details) Download
By downloading you agree to HP’s Terms of Use

Original Intel Chipset Driver 2012-05-23 , Version9.3.0.1011 Rev. A, 3.57M
This package provides the original driver for the Intel Chipset Family SMBus Controller solutions in supported models that are running a supported operating system.
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Kaktussoft · 03 Dec 2013

After previous installs:
Driver - Chipset (‏1)

Texas Instruments USB Controller Driver Update 2012-11-19 , Version1.12.25.0 Rev. A, 4.4M
This package provides the driver update for the Texas Instruments XHCI Controller solutions in supported models that are running a supported operating system.
(More details) Download
By downloading you agree to HP’s Terms of Use

phenix · 03 Dec 2013

These are from the Device Manager
Ethernet controller driver is not installed.
PCI simple communications controller is not installed
SM Bus Controller is not installed

I have no idea if the PC has a wired or not wired network card
Remember I can NOT get on the internet to update these drivers.
I don't think I would be able to do that on my Wifes Dell.
I have been unable to find the Ethernet controller driver on the HP site.

I will check out your latest suggestion for drivers on the HP site.

I could try this but have no idea if it would work.
Back up the new window 7 OS. Install the old OS. Then look for the
drivers. Install the new OS and install any drivers.

Kaktussoft · 03 Dec 2013

phenix said:

These are from the Device Manager
Ethernet controller driver is not installed.
PCI simple communications controller is not installed
SM Bus Controller is not installed

Of course they aren't installed. That the problem! Give the hardware-id of "Ethernet controller" please.
Later the hardware-id's of the other missing devices