Driver Install Error "Computer doesn't meet requirements"

[AtifAzim1995]

Hey guys,

My dad recently bought a HP Windows 8 laptop but can't get used to the new OS. He asked me to install Windows 7 on it for him. I'm currently trying to get the drivers sorted for it and for the Windows drivers such as Chipset and Graphics, i'm getting the error "This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software" which doesn't make sense as the specs of the laptop are:

Win 7 Ultimate X64
6GB Ram
1TB HDD
Intel Core i5-4200U 1.60 GHz
Intel HD GFX

I can't get the drivers of the manufacturers website since they are all of course Windows 8 drivers.

What do i do to fix this??
Thanks

 

[maxie]

Hi Welcome to Seven Forums .. What is the Model Number of the Computer ? .. Have you tried the Windows 8 Drivers ?

 

[AtifAzim1995]

Hey there,

Yeah, it's an HP Pavilion 15 n096ea. And yes, i've tried the Windows 8 drivers. They don't work

 

[maxie]

Which Drivers are you missing from the Device Manager ?

 

[AtifAzim1995]

These ones(if hopefully, they show:


And here is the vendor id for the unknown driver which if i can remember, is an HP thing.


IF there is anything else you need to know, ask away!

 

[AtifAzim1995]

Also, again, i am trying to install the Intel HD graphics driver for which i am getting that error for.

 

[maxie]

Hi again .. Try the Link below i think these Drivers may work ..

Select a product - HP Support Center

 

[AtifAzim1995]

Doesn't work mate. It just takes me back to the original website where i got those drivers i mentioned from.

 

[maxie]

They where Windows7 Drivers ... The problem is you have dual Graphics and the Manufacturer modes the Drivers .. So getting them from else where will be hit and miss .. Did you try all Versions for the Intel Driver they have two on the HP website ..

 

[AtifAzim1995]

They where Windows7 Drivers ... The problem is you have dual Graphics and the Manufacturer modes the Drivers .. So getting them from else where will be hit and miss .. Did you try all Versions for the Intel Driver they have two on the HP website ..

No i haven't. I'll give the older one a try as well. But i feel bad for asking this since i'm a computing student but do i really need those other missing drivers that i attached above? All my dad does is surf the net and watch YouTube videos. Apologies for the ignorance

 

[maxie]

Hi Again .. With out the Earthnet Driver you wont have a Cable connection .. The Chipset Driver is need for various functions including USB ports .. I would have though the Link i provided for the Windows 7 Drivers would have worked for those Drivers .. As for the Intel Driver that is really the difficult one it uses a split Driver ...

 

[AtifAzim1995]

Hi Again .. With out the Earthnet Driver you wont have a Cable connection .. The Chipset Driver is need for various functions including USB ports .. I would have though the Link i provided for the Windows 7 Drivers would have worked for those Drivers .. As for the Intel Driver that is really the difficult one it uses a split Driver ...

The link you gave me just takes me back to the page that contains the Windows 8 drivers.

 

[maxie]

That is very weird it takes me to a different Model from yours with Windows 7 Drivers .. I will post it again ..

Select a product - HP Support Center

 

[AtifAzim1995]

That is very weird it takes me to a different Model from yours with Windows 7 Drivers .. I will post it again ..

Select a product - HP Support Center

Still doesn't work mate. It takes me to the screen asking to choose which product i have. Can you tell me what you're typing so i can navigate to page myself.

 

[maxie]

This is what you are looking for .>>>> Drivers, Software & Firmware for HP ProBook 450 G1 Notebook PC

 

[AtifAzim1995]

Hey there,

Thanks a lot for your help, i used the drivers for the HP Probook 450 and they worked! That's all the missing drivers fixed now. The only issue that still remains is for the video. But as i said, my dad only surfs the net and streams videos on YouTube so it probably doesn't matter.

Again, thanks a lot!

 

[maxie]

Most welcome .. I will have another dig around tomorrow .. When my brain is a tad fresher and see if i can find a Driver for that ..

 

[AtifAzim1995]

Most welcome .. I will have another dig around tomorrow .. When my brain is a tad fresher and see if i can find a Driver for that ..

Haha alright man, cheers!

 

[maxie]

Here we go try the one below ..

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=3720&DwnldID=23405&ProductFamily=Graphics&ProductLine=Laptop+graphics+drivers&ProductProduct=4th+Generation+Intel%C2%AE+Core%E2%84%A2+Processors+with+Intel%C2%AE+HD+Graphics+4600&DownloadType=Drivers&lang=eng

 

[AtifAzim1995]

Hey man, sorry for the long reply. Been busy all day

I gave that driver a go and that worked perfectly!! Again, thanks a lot, i really appreciate the help! We finally got there in the end eh?