Driver installation on Qosmio G20

I've a G20 machine (bought in Japan) and I want to install my copy of XP pro.
Setup of XP works fine until the end, then I start to install the driver and the software as suggested by Toshiba:
acoustic silencer V1.00.005A
assist V1.02.00_TINASSIST_NUER20MA
--> NOT INSTALLED atheros wlan 802.11ag/g utility V3.1.2.19I123
--> NOT INSTALLED bluetooth monitor V2.0(B20041111)
toshiba bluetooth stack V3.3.10.01 BUILD20041209
texas instruments pcixx21 flashmedia driver V1.0.2.1 INSTALLER BUGFIX
intel(r) chipset software installation utility V6.1.0.1008
common modules V6.02.04
configfree V5.00.48
controls V3.16.2400
display device change utility V1.6.0.0
nvidia geforce go 6600 display driver V6.14.10.7118
hotkey for display devices V2.8.0.0-00-XP
hotfix for "cumulative security update for ie" Q834707
hotfix for "issue in hyperterminal could allow code execution" KB873339
hotfix for "issue in windows kernel and lsass" KB885835
hotfix for "issue in wordpad could allow code execution" KB885836
hotfix for "windows firewall my network (subnet) only" KB886185
--> NOT INSTALLED hardware (dep)-enabled computer may unexpectedly quit after you resume from standby or from hibernation in windows xp service pack 2 Q889673
toshiba software modem SM214710AD2
intel(r) pro/100 ve network connection V8.0.1.1
pc diagnostic tool V3.1.0
picture enhancement utility V2.7.0.2
power saver V7.05.04
toshiba raid driver V1.00.0013 FOR NUR20
raid utility V1.2.0.25
sd memory card format V2.0.2.1A
sd secure module V1.0.2
soundmax integrated digital audio V5.12.01.5240U
--> NOT INSTALLED sun java 2 runtime environment V1.5.0
touch and launch V1.2.7.0
alps pointing-device driver V6.0.304.6
touch pad on/off utility V2.05.00
utilities V4.20.26
virtual sound V1.00.05UPDATE
wireless hotkey V2.0.0.5
atheros ar5001x mini pci wireless network adapter V3.1.2.45
intel wireless lan b/g driver V9.0.1.9
zooming utility V2.0.0.20C
In addition to the above I install the Tvtuner driver, the DVD RAM driver, the Maximizer utility and didn't install the Atheros 802.11 driver cause it seems the machine has an Intel network card (is it right?)
But when I came at the end of all this procedure the system starts and works fine the first time but when I reboot the machine the hourglass goes for ages and I need to reboot in safe mode using task manager.
I have the feeling the problem is related to the Configfree utility or either the WIFI.
I tried to uninstall the Configfree but the problem is still there!
Can anyone out there help me???!!

Hello
It is not easy to give you some precise information about units from Japan. I am not familiar with units produced in Asia and it will be interesting to know which components are built in.
The only thing that I can recommend you is to check Installations instructions http://support.toshiba-tro.de/tools/qosmio/g20/xp/install-qog20-xp-na.zip and install all stuff listed there and be careful about installations order.
Bye

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http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/myqosmiog20screen2.jpg
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/myqosmiog20screen3.jpg
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It is in paused mode
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/myqosmiog20screen4.jpg
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4. Choose the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive.
5. On the first setup screen, choose your language options then press "Next".
6. Press "Install Now".
7. Type in your Product Key then press "Next".
8. Accept the license terms by checking the box then press "Next".
9. When asked "What type of installation do you want", press "Custom (advanced)".
10. When asked "Where do you want to install Windows", make sure your media containing the Toshiba RAID drivers is connected to the computer, then click on "Load Driver".
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Message was edited by: FranciscoJr

UPDATED POST: On March 08, 2007
This is a step by step guide for those of you with problems to get Windows Vista functional on your G20 Qosmios
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1 Backup your personal files and important data to a removable device, CD, DVD, flashmedia, pendrive, etc...
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let Windows install all the drivers found for your Qosmio G20.
6. Reboot your machine and follow with the steps below.
DRIVERS YOU MUST INSTALL:
1. Alps pointing device driver (This is from Alps and working fine with your Qosmio G20)
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/alpsdriver.rar
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/qosmioalps.jpg
During the installation, Windows will complain that you are installing an early device driver. Do not attempt to this, Install it anyway.
This is because the Windows driver for this device is originally installed with a more recent date and version from that you are trying to install.
But the driver posting here is the correct from the Alps for your Qosmio g20.
2. Bluetooth monitor and stack
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/bluetooth_mon.rar
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/bluetooth_stack.rar
3. Nvidia display driver GeForce Go 6600
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look for the Video adapter/nvidia Gforce go6600
Driver update options
Look for a driver in computer
Choose a list of device drivers in computer
With disc...
Lool for the place you've extracted the nvidia 97.52.rar
Find the nvts.inf and open it
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http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/qosmionvidiainstall.jpg
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http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/nvidiainstall.rar
After the extraction, play it with Windows media Player
4. Texas FlashMedia controller
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/flasmedia.rar
5.SoundMAX integrated digital audio. Driver 5.12.1.5410
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/soundmax5.12.1.5410.rar
run the setup.exe and at first remove the driver you have installed on your Qosmio G20.
reboot the computer
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http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/qosmiosoundmaxinstall.jpg
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OR
If your G20 model is using the Sigmatel HD audio chipset, so you must install other driver than the Soundmax integrated digital audio
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http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/picenhan.rar
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http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/qosmiopicenh.jpg
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As the Toshiba Media (Top) buttons are not working by now, you can use the HotKey (Fn+4) which is working 100% , to toggle from Normal screen input(4:3 aspect)
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WOW HD: Provides enhanced width, bass and definition for music sources.
TruSurround XT: Virtualizes multichannel content for listening on two speakers,
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CX Xtract: Provides enhanced multichannel virtualization by combining TruSurround XT
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link to download:
http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/srs.rar
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http://www.rabayjr.com/vista/drivers/photoinfo.rar
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I dont recommend to format anything or to install the new OS. Many Toshiba programs and applications are installed on the new Qosmio because its a high-end notebook with many features. The newest features need these applications.
But of course its your unit and you decided what and how is running on your notebook.
I this case you can use the Toshiba image and you can remove some programs from the notebook in Add and remove programs
This is a easiest way.

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