Possible Fix For The HD 4000 Switching And WiDi Issue..

[AU4U]

There is a possible fix for the HD 4000 and WiDi issue with the 3D version.
(This fix will work on other models of notebooks and with HD 3000)

It seems that the Intel HD 4000 is designed for Windows 8, and I know how HP and MS are pushing for you to spend the extra $15.00 for the upgrade.
The Envy 17-32xx 3D series qualifies for this upgrade(?).

This is the DL page for the Intel HD 4000 driver:
Support for the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics 4000/2500
This could be the possible fix for the issue, Windows 8.
Although,,,,,
I like W7, and to me, W8 will be the Vista to W7.
I DON'T WANT WINDOWS 8!
As I have posted earlier, its a DRIVER ISSUE, somebody didn't pay someone as all the hardware is there.
OR,,,
Its a case of big corporations tying your hands behind your back and sticking their hands in your pocket.
IMO.


Here's the kicker:

English Manual
"In an attempt to make money, Microsoft prohibited loading of non-signed drivers in Windows Vista and 7. Since certificate’s cost is big (and a new one is needed for any new version of driver) manufacturers chose not to update drivers, if no fatal flaws are present. It wouldn’t be so bad if not for video drivers – new versions of which are released regularly, and they often contain performance improvements and bug fixes. Consumers with Switchable Graphics notebooks were left without updates for more than 8-9 months!
Time to change this.
Leshcat created his own driver sets, based on latest Intel & AMD drivers.
The only problem was driver signing,
but it was effectively dealt with."

Who is Leshcat?

Look here and READ CAREFULLY!

Catalyst 12.6 UnifL UP2/3 for Hybrid Graphics

UnifL supports ONLY:
AMD Descrete HD Card with Intel HD iCPU Graphics,
And was only tested on Windows 7 x64


This is also a working fix for anyone installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview (Build 8250) in their Envy, this is how I came about finding leshcat's site.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview: AMD Switchable Graphics - Unswit... - HP Support Forum

HP / AMD / Intel, One, Two or all 3 didn't want to spend the money and get everything WHQL recertified for W8 and pay Microsoft the big $$$ a 2nd, or even a 3rd time.
By the time W8 is out and HP has issued a (possible) patch/fix, the new generation of games will be out and a whole new set of drives needed again, rendering the (possible) update useless, unless you want to play older games.
Intentional or not, somehow, someone or something broke a link in the chain.
MS has been on the hot seat for anticompetition and price fixing in the past.
IMO

For those of you that can't return your your 3D versions, or don't want to for one reason or another, this could fix the poor battery life you are getting, and even get the WiDi working.

Who's the 1st to try?

Post back with the results.



Completed Attempts: 1
Failed Attempts: 0
Submit a Support Ticket: 0
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Lose: 1





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[souravsunny]

Hope out there u say..

[Jstr_MSFT]

Au4u, it says it was only tested on 7 running x64, then says it's a working fix for win 8 consumer preview. Works for both I'm assuming?

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[AU4U]

Au4u, it says it was only tested on 7 running x64, then says it's a working fix for win 8 consumer preview. Works for both I'm assuming?

This fix was only tested on W7 x64 ONLY!
This is a working fix for the W8 Consumer Preview.

Intel HD 4000 is a new W8 Program and Driver.
HP jumped the gun and stuck it in W7, thinking we will all BUY into it.
I don't.
IMO





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[AU4U]

Hope out there u say..

This I can defiantly tell you.
When I receive my 17 3D replacement I will:

1. Plug it in and turn it on.
2. Do my recovery disks.
3. Update everything.
4. Install Firefox, migrate my bookmarks and Add-ons.
5. Start a user account.
6. Duplicate FF.
7. Proceed with a test for the switchable graphics with: Alan Wake 1, Portal 2, BF3, MW3.
8. Proceed with the Leshcat fix.
9. Test: Alan Wake 1, Portal 2, BF3, MW3.

If anything fails, it goes back within the 30 day return period (Canada) and a non 3D unit will be shipped to me.
#@%! HP, same thing that had to be done with the 7690M XT chip and driver, 3rd party patch/fix bondo again, I'm on my own again, but I have good support.



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[souravsunny]

This I can defiantly tell you.
When I receive my 17 3D replacement I will:

1. Plug it in and turn it on.
2. Do my recovery disks.
3. Update everything.
4. Install Firefox, migrate my bookmarks and Add-ons.
5. Start a user account.
6. Duplicate FF.
7. Proceed with a test for the switchable graphics with: Alan Wake 1, Portal 2, BF3, MW3.
8. Proceed with the Leshcat fix.
9. Test: Alan Wake 1, Portal 2, BF3, MW3.

If anything fails, it goes back within the 30 day return period (Canada) and a non 3D unit will be shipped to me.
#@%! HP, same thing that had to be done with the 7690M XT chip and driver, 3rd party patch/fix bondo again, I'm on my own again, but I have good support.



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Expected date...??

Mine is in US,..and I m India..might not get it till August..

[patrica.K.]

Expected date...??

Expected date of what?



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[blckdrgn881]

I tried it earlier but it didn't work. If someone else has more success, let me know.

[patrica.K.]

I tried it earlier but it didn't work. If someone else has more success, let me know.

Is yours a 3D version?

What name did you post with in the Leshcat forum, I would like to read his suggestions for the fix.

[Jstr_MSFT]

Really? Thanks for the pic. Unlike most people I read, and reread before I ask. And it still didn't make sense, so I asked.

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