I can't install XP after deleting Vista into my laptop, error 'harddrive was not found' please help with solution. (HP compaq presario c700 cto)

When you boot from your XP Installation CD, make sure you delete the primary partition, recreate it, then format C: with NTFS.

try to boot using flash drive.

Download High-Definition Audio Driver Or
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2093&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk&lang=en&product=3626963

If still face the same problem then search the model no and follow the below web site.

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» Compaq Presario C700 CTO Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700EM Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700ET Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700LA Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700T CTO Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700XX Notebook PC

you can downlaod it from here.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/prodTopCategory?product=96120&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&dest_page=softwareCategory&tool=softwareCategory&query=compaq%20presario%20700
select your model from here then install.

Hi you never said what your model was, as there are many, but none that are c700 versions, also you didn't state your operating system, si in the hope that its Windows XP this link should help

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=34886&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk&lang=en&os=228&product=95524

I hope this helps

Here is driver download page,
Compaq Presario C700 Notebook PC seriesSelect your model from list.
After selecting model, chose operative system and language.

For example here is the download for C700 CTO on Windows XP.

C700 drivers are different, depending on the model.

There are six models of C700. Which one is yours? The models are:

» Compaq Presario C700 CTO Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700EM Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700ET Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700LA Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700T CTO Notebook PC
» Compaq Presario C700XX Notebook PC

These links will take you to HP's site at the right location for the model you select. HP now supply the drivers for Compaq, so it's here you need to look.

Get XP drivers here.

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Thank You

hi plz help me 2 install audio driver of hp C783TU

ALL THE DRIVERS U'LL EVER NEED FOR COMPAQ PRESARIO C700


(VGA) Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13300/a08/win2k_xp1429.exe

Chipset Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13499/a08/infinst_autol.exe
Wireless LAN Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-34500/sp34152.exe
ALPS Touchpad Pointing Device Driver:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp31001-31500/sp31075.exe
5 in 1 card reader driver:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33604.exe
HP Quick Launch Buttons
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software8/COL18360/ch-47422-1/sp33258.exe
LAN Driver
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30501-31000/sp30580.exe
To install audio / modem drivers, first download and install Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp32646):

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32646.exe


Conexant CX20549-12 Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP (sp36090.exe) (UAA Driver needed)

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-36500/sp36090.exe

This will create a swsetup folder in C drive ("C:\sp36090")

Installing this driver may result in an error. But continue with the following steps to get the audio driver installed correctly.

1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.

2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.

3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"

4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"

5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from the list.

6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.

7. Click Browse C:\sp36090 folder and select the .inf file (CpV30D5a) and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

Conexant CX20548 Modem Driver for Microsoft Windows XP (sp36089.exe) (UAA Driver needed)


ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-36500/sp36089.exe

Download and install Conexant modem driver (sp36089). This will give error message and also will create a folder C:\swsetup\sp36089 which contains extracted driver files.

The same method which is used for installing audio driver needs to be followed for modem.