Windows Vista on HP notebooks (a how-to guide)

[shogunxp]

for some reason my mute/unmute button stays lit (like the way it will be when mute is on) but the its still toggling the mute and unmute just fine...just that the light doesnt change back to blue..

my laptop is in sig.

can anyone explain this?

[sak84]

First, let me say that the dv2000t runs Vista beautifully. Aero glass looks amazing and almost everything worked with the upgrade. I only problem I came across was with the webcam and the omni directional microphone. Vista sees the webcam and lists it under imaging devices as usb 2.0 camera, but it will not recognize it anywhere else. I tried using the hp driver on the website and I've done some digging and found a sonix driver that was supposed to work, but did not. As for the microphone, no luck at all either (I believe this may be because the webcam isn't working though. I think they are connected). Has anyone else had these issues? Any solutions? Let me know if you need more info. Thanks in advance!

- Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2400 (1.83 GHz)
- 14.1" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
- 128MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7200
- 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
- 80 GB 5400 RPM
- Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- HP Mobile Remote Control
- HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam

[TwiztOG43]

Here's some pics of Vista running on a dv2000t.

Attachment 4483 -- desktop

Attachment 4484 -- system

Attachment 4485 -- internet explorer

Attachment 4486 -- media center

Attachment 4487 -- Word 2007

ae how did u get vista already?
or is that one of the beta versions or business?

[JadedRaverLA]

ae how did u get vista already?
or is that one of the beta versions or business?

I was a beta tester. We received the final version awhile ago, along with an ultimate key (or some of us did anyway). I installed that on my desktop and installed a 30-day trial of Vista Home Premium on my notebook until I can buy a license on Jan. 30 to activate it.

for some reason my mute/unmute button stays lit (like the way it will be when mute is on) but the its still toggling the mute and unmute just fine...just that the light doesnt change back to blue..

my laptop is in sig.

can anyone explain this?

There's two things to consider. One is make sure you install the latest Vista-ready Quickplay button drivers from HP's website (I haven't looked today, but last week they were posted in the dv6000t CTO section). The second problem is that HP hasn't posted Conexant HD audio drivers yet. The Microsoft-included drivers kind fo work, but have a number of problems (no sound after resume from standby, muting issues, etc.). If you are using Vista x64, you are screwed at the moment. If you are using 32-bit Vista, then download their new Vista driver from here.

First, let me say that the dv2000t runs Vista beautifully. Aero glass looks amazing and almost everything worked with the upgrade. I only problem I came across was with the webcam and the omni directional microphone. Vista sees the webcam and lists it under imaging devices as usb 2.0 camera, but it will not recognize it anywhere else. I tried using the hp driver on the website and I've done some digging and found a sonix driver that was supposed to work, but did not. As for the microphone, no luck at all either (I believe this may be because the webcam isn't working though. I think they are connected). Has anyone else had these issues? Any solutions? Let me know if you need more info. Thanks in advance!

The webcam is a little tricky to get working. I did it by force installing the standard HP drivers (even on Vista x64). Rebooted -- major problems with that driver obviously. Then, I went to device manager and told it to use the Microsoft driver again. Rebooted, and they work. No idea why. Not sure if that will work for everyone... but it did for me.

I just got my laptop dv2000t w/nvidia 7200. I installed Vista (RTM) and in the new Nvidia Control Panel, there are only 2 options. 1 - 3d configuration 2 - dislpay configuration. Thats it! I am assumng the ForceWare Version 97.19 doesnt include other options yet? I cant adjust color, digital vibrance, etc.

Nvidia's Vista drivers still are lacking a number of features of their XP counterparts. Hopefully, they'll get those caught up shortly affter the Vista consumer release. In the meantime, it's a little disappointing.

Hope that helps everyone.

[plattnnum]

I went to order my express upgrade and it was only for the 32-bit version of vista. I take it they are not offering the x64 with express upgrade?

[Gamermatt]

Ummmm... is there any way I can get Vista now, like what u guys are doin? Cuz the hp dv6000t that i ordered comes with a free upgrade to vista, but i heard i wont get it till like May.
Any way to get it earlier?

[JadedRaverLA]

I went to order my express upgrade and it was only for the 32-bit version of vista. I take it they are not offering the x64 with express upgrade?

That is correct. Only systems that initially shipped with Xp x64 are getting upgrades to Vista Business x64 -- the others are only getting a free upgrade to the corresponding 32-bit edition. My understanding is that this is due mainly to the support costs of having to support x64 issues, as well as having to support "clean install" upgrade scenarios via tech support. Also, I don't think all manufacturers will be preinstalling Vista x64 on new systems, especially within their consumer lines.

Ummmm... is there any way I can get Vista now, like what u guys are doin? Cuz the hp dv6000t that i ordered comes with a free upgrade to vista, but i heard i wont get it till like May.
Any way to get it earlier?

Well, the upgrades will be sent out in the order they are accepted by the fulfillment company. So, I would fill out the form and then send them the required materials ASAP. Also, I would guess that the first batches will go out at the beginning of March, with more batches going out fairly frequently after that. (They do need to keep them a little spread out for tech support reasons). If you really want it earlier, you can always buy it starting January 30 -- they also MAY offer a trial version for download that you can install while waiting for your order to arrive.

[Gamermatt]

Well that sucks, maybe i should have waited till February to buy a notebook that has vista already installed in it...

[sak84]

[QUOTE=The webcam is a little tricky to get working. I did it by force installing the standard HP drivers (even on Vista x64). Rebooted -- major problems with that driver obviously. Then, I went to device manager and told it to use the Microsoft driver again. Rebooted, and they work. No idea why. Not sure if that will work for everyone... but it did for me.[/QUOTE]

What about the microphone? Did you get that working?

[JadedRaverLA]

What about the microphone? Did you get that working?

Not in Vista x64. But that should be fixed on Vista 32-bit if you download the updated sound driver I linked to earlier in this thread. If that still doesn't fix the problem, then you may have to wait a week or so for the HP specific sound driver to be released on their site.