Solved windows 8 install on older laptop

tcarney

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I am quite impressed with the install. I am running a older hp zv5000 laptop with 1 1/2 gig memory and the 3 GHz cpu. I had only two problems first one was with the ac97 sound driver fixed that with a genaric driver for windows 7,
2 problem I have one device on the device manager that I don't know what it is there is no name. not much info on it but " \VEN_104C&DEV_8201&SUBSYS_006B103C&REV_01\4&77bb05a&0&22A4 was configured with null ()." I have let 2 other people try the laptop and they were quite impressed with the speed. on the down side I am not sure where to look for the "original start menu programs " like note pad, calculator ect .:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8 developer
Both programs can be found in the Windows folder. Using the program called Metro Controller, you can set the machine to act more like Windows 7 with the original start menu, yet keep the ribbon interface. You can download the Metro Controller here MetroController Download - Softpedia
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    17074 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP dv7 3173nr
    CPU
    M520
    Memory
    5GB
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Internet Speed
    120Mb/s
  • PC2
    HP A12 R7 17074
on the down side I am not sure where to look for the "original start menu programs " like note pad, calculator ect .:)

Hi, tcarney, and welcome to the Eight Forums! :D

Just type the name of the program on the start screen (literally, just start typing).
I'll use Notepad in this example:

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Right-click on "Notepad":

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At the bottom of the screen you will se an option to "Pin." Click it:

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Look on the Start Screen. It will be tacked on at the end. Just drag and arrange it to your heart's content:

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I am highly dismayed when it is suggested one disable the Start Screen.
One might as well stick with Win7 in such instances.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8, x64, DP8102 - Win7 Ultimate x64, Dual Boot
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    Core 2 Duo T5500
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 965
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop 17", Gateway 20"
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 (x2)
I think that device may be a card reader you may want to try out this theory by trying to install a driver; HP Support & Drivers | United States
You will most likely have to use compatibility mode by right clicking on the installer and selecting Troubleshoot compatibility
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 and Windows Developer Dual efi boot
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-2600K
    Motherboard
    Asus P8P67
    Memory
    16 GB G Skill F3-10666 CL9D-4GBRL
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 6870
    Sound Card
    ATI Radeon HDMI / Realtek ALC892
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x 22" standard monitors / LG32LC56 to watch films
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x1080
    Hard Drives
    2 x OCZ Vertex2 120GB in RAID 0
    3 x Samsung103SJ
    1 x Samsung103UJ
    1 x WD3200BEVT
    1 x Hitachi5K320-160
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W
    Case
    Antec 300
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P SE2 and 5 120mm Case fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
    Mouse
    Hama M3110 / Logitech M305
    Internet Speed
    16000
    Other Info
    I have also used Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu Linux
    And all other Windows from 95 to date except ME
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