HP Pavilion DV5-1140TX Notebook - Windows XP Anyone?

Hi there,
Intend on removing the default operating system (Windows Vista), that came with this type of notebook, and installing Windows XP instead. Any advice in this regard? Please advise.
Thanks & Kind Regards,
Julz

Hi,
Of course you can do that by getting a retail copy of Windows XP and that will clean or wiped out whatever OS you have in ur harddrive.
First of all create a Recovery Disc from the computer so you still have a chance to get back your original OS if it happens that you mess up your computer coz if not you will need to purchase a Recovery Disc from HP.
Get the important information of your hardware like the model, start with your LAN or wireless adapter..get the drivers for XP store it to a flash drive so
once you're done with the installation you can get your Internet Connection to work and get the other needed drivers for the Audio, Video Graphics Card, etc.. online.
Other hardware information can be found in device manager.
Gudluck

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1. When powered on - Caps lock and Num lock LEDs keep flashing twice and the sequence keeps repeating - I checked the error code on some forums and it sounded like BIOS issue so I flashed the BIOS F38 again (SP46501) but it didn't help. I also thought it could be a memory issue so I removed the memory module and cleaned the slots and fixed the modules again but no luck. I also tried running the laptop using only one module, tried both the modules one by but no changes in error code. Then I thought it could be a toy bettery issue so replaced the toy batter that fits on the motherboard but no luck. I have also tried booting up removing the laptop battery pack but no luck.
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Hi Expertit ,
At first sight ,seems to be a boot issiu.Did you thry this?
Booting into the Windows 8 setup, select “Repair your computer” in the bottom part of the window, then “Troubleshoot” and “Advanced options”. Here I was given a good reminder of another cool Windows 8 feature. If you have a restore point created you can go back to that working copy of the OS without losing your data.
So the first thing you will want to try is the Automatic Repair.
If that fixes your boot problem, you had it easy and go on to create a restore point for another time you are out of luck. If Windows is unable to fix your issue, read on.
Go back to the Advanced options and choose the Command Prompt. Going for the next easiest way to fix the problem, enter the following four commands into the prompt:
bootrec /fixmbr
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bootrec /scanos
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After receiving a success confirmation. Close the CMD window and restart your PC.
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You can try few more steps..
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Temporily disable the anti-virus while re-installing the IDT.
ii) Run HP Support Assitant and check if any HP updates are pending..like BIOS Update..
Recently i came across a similar issue where the sound disappered after a adobe flash update also. So you an try uninstall/reinstall flash and check also.
Let me know what happens..
Also if nothing works then the last step would be to perform a recovery (factory reset). If problem continues after recovery also the it has to be a hardware issue..
Note:
If you have HP Support Assistant installed on the computer(The Blue Question Mark) then open it ==> Complete all pending Updates & Tuneups==> Restart and Check. It may solve your problem
Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
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Begging for help:
I have recently changed my system operation from windows vista to windows 7 . but my laptop doesnt recognize some of drivers. and I'm not able to update the drives as windows doesn't know them. what can i do to solve my problem?
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Hi,
Can you post back with the following details.
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My situation is thus, I am working on Afghanistan and had used a HP Mini to travel with in my back pack. After landing at a base, my backpack got ran over by a Gator, destroying my laptop. While in Bagram I picked up from the PX a HP Pavilion dm1-4310nr, the only sub 13 inch available, unfortunately all of my software and drivers I use for my job work on a 32 bit OS.

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That would definitely work, thanks!

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