Compaq doesn't provide XP support for this model. Fortunately for you someone has done a lot of work to find drivers that will work.
Try the following drivers,
XP Drivers for CQ50-210US
NVidia Chipset,(install and reboot before other drivers), hereNVIDIA GeForce 8200
Nvidia ForceWare X 179.28 for Windows XP/2K 32bit, here3-step process to install:
1. Download driver, double click and select extract,
2. Download modded INF and replace original INF in extracted folder,
3. Install & reboot.
or you may try other versions, joint their forum for further detailsNote:
If you found errors (hopefully it has been fixed) when installing Nvidia 8200M G video driver,
you need to force install the driver.
Pieter's INF forgot to put hardware ID for 8200M G, see this
post.MS-UAA (required with a reboot before Audio, Modem and nForce HDMI Audio drivers), hereConexant SmartAudio 221 (fix microphone problem by forum user) hereHow to install:
Unzip to a folder.run installer. if it errors use Device Manager.
From Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on HD",choose Update driver,
No to connect, Install from a list or specific location,
Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,
For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'
Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".
Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".
Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver, herenForce HDMI Audio Driver, here
.Net Framework(required before Intel Wireless and HP Quick Launch Buttons), hereHP Quick Lauch Buttons,
hereIf you had Intel PRO/Wireless Driver, hereIf you had Atheros Wireless driver, here
or if it does not work try hereIf you had Broadcom Wireless, hereRealtek usb 2.0 Card reader, hereSynaptics Touchpad Driver, hereIf you had Bluetooth,
here
If you had for 7 unknown devices (buttons drivers), hereInstallation --> right click machine.inf, choose install.Good luck
The Vista Drivers are
HEREIf you need any more help just let me know.
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