20 Most Recent HP Compaq Presario CQ50Z Notebook Questions & Answers

You can download the device drivers from the Compaq/HP WEB support/download page. Make sure you select your model laptop and the Windows drivers you require and install them. Click on this link to download the drivers: - http://welcome.hp.com/country/au/en/cs/support.html

From this official link you can choose your operating system and download the drivers you asked for. Since there are no drivers for Window XP I suggest you to try the windows Vista ones.

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If its just a cd rom then it was'nt made to burn cds, if it has cd-rw on the faceplate then it should burn them.Since I cant see it I can only guess.If its a cd rom / cd-rw then try updating your cd drivers this may help. Good luck.

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The OS might have corrupted. Kindly boot and hold F8 key. Select the Last Known Good Configuration option. Try and let me know.

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Look for the Broadcom wireless adapter or the Intel wireless adapter.

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make sure in bios that hdd is set to compatability and make sure that the hdd is set to master

Update the wireless drivers and do a BIOS update.
If it doesnt work out than its a hardware issue

omg nooooo! hp makes that drive there because it has the recovery tools you need incase you have to reboot the computer to manufacturer state...damn! however since you already formatted it you erased everything on it! so for now its just extra space, btw stay on the drive c it holds the rest of your memory I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/alex_32392698f23d119d

That is a problem some people run into with Vista: sometimes hardware is not compatible or needs updated drivers to work. You can try looking on your hardware manufacturer's website, and download new Vista drivers if they are available. Most newer devices are supported, but you may be out of luck with some older hardware when you upgrade to Vista.

Try Skype they are the best for now.
Normal 0 Web Camera’s have to be setup on the program they are to be used with. Just installing the camera on your computer does not set it up to broadcast on messengers or Skype.

Each program has Options that have to be setup in order for the Audio and Video to function properly.

A. Skype Setup:

After downloading and installing Skype (http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/windows/beta/downloading/ ) set it up as follows:

1. Go to Tools, then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
2. Then click on the Video Settings.
3. The camera if Installed Properly will come up and show a video picture.
4. Then, on the bottom of the page click on Save.

The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and her to you.

B. Yahoo Setup:

After downloading and installing Yahoo Messenger (http://www.soft32.com/download_30.html ) set it up as follows:

1. Go to Messenger at the top left and click on it.
2. Next go down to Preferences and click on it.
3. Next Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
4. Next go to the Test Audio section and (in blue writing) click on “Open the call setup assistant” and follow the instructions on the left window.

C. Windows Live Messenger:

1. After you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the square on top left next to the red X.
2. Then on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on “ “Show Menus.” And then click on “Show the Menu Bar”.
3. Next go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on “ “Action.”
4. Go to “TOOLS” and click “Audio and Video Setting” and follow the instructions.

NOTE: You audio and video should work. Enjoy.

When done both the Audio and Video will function properly so you can chat and see family or friends you are connected to.
Hope this helps. Bud

Appears that recovery disk #2 is bogus. U can try to get a new set from HP (fat chance!) or you can do a reload from a normal, retail OS disk.

Hello Most laptop or PCs, has a combination keyboard pressing keys, that invoque the restore routine. usually F11 or F10. others has DVD, check and see what you have of these two. in the first one, you recover from a disk partition the whole OS.

Its all about go to HP page, and bios updates, the instructions are there too! but be aware you have to be more specific on model, and BIOS dates.

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You may have a virus, malware, adware, a browser hijacker, or pups (potentially unwanted programs). A. If your computer will boot and you can operate it ok... Download and install Malwarebytes and Superantispyware (Note: If you can\'t do the download on your machine, do it on a friend\'s, put them on a thumb drive, and install them from it). Then scan your computer with each program, and quarantine anything found. B. If your computer won\'t boot, or can\'t operate properly after boot... Tap F8 when you are booting, select "Safe Mode With Networking". Download and install Malwarebytes and Superantispyware (Note: If you can\'t do the download on your machine, do it on a friend\'s, put them on a thumb drive, and install them from it). Then scan your computer with each program, and quarantine anything found. C. If this process finds malware, to keep stuff like that from coming back, I recommend you get the paid version of Malwarebytes.Good luckG

Replacing the Power Supply in HP Pavilion p6000 p6 1000 and p6 2000... BestBuy, MicroCenter, Amazon. Very cheaply priced, very functional. Even the generic brands. Hope this help.. have a great day. OH, make sure you at least match the current power supplies WATTs and it's connection. ? if your information is correct "power supply" If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/william_02fc2766c1e13b73

If the fan making a smooth spin, but the noise is too loud, then it means the fan is trying to dissipate the heat. Probably the air inlet and or the air outlet (also the fan itself) is dirty (or clogged) and you need to clean it up using a canned air. You may need to open the case/body if the dust become a dust ball (and you need a tweezer and qtip to pickup the dust ball and clean up the fan blades).

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