BSOD and 0xF78AA528 error at splash screen.

SOURCE: Will not install Video controllers(VGA)or PCI Modem

Have you gone to HP/ Compaqs web site to download files for your computer. I have noticed there are several updates for your model of laptop. Including BIOS and Video updates.Go to compaqs web site and under support do a search for your laptop. This is the link I came up with for the model you have given me. Please make sure it is the right model. Hope this helps.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=433559&lang=en

SOURCE: Hard Drive with password protected.

I had the same problem. This is how I reset my password on a compaq or hp nc6320.
1. unplug the power cord
2. unplug the battery
3. take two screws from the ram cover on the back of the laptop (see youtube for this step)
4. open the keyboard
5. unplug the cmos battery cable (very easy to do)
6. plug power cable and turn on the laptop
7. laptop would erase passwords.
8. put everything back together.

A pleasure to help.
Javier Blanco

SOURCE: SCARY!! BLUE SCREEN AND RESTARTING LAPTOP,

As long as isn't a hardware incompatibility problem or some loose components or broken, it's their problem!...I mean, if you have the warranty, it's their obligation to fix it.

But if you're lucky, the problem could be with the Windows XP that you've just installed.Try and find another windows XP to install.

If you want, you could install Windows XP Unlimited
I have it right now installed on my laptop and it's really usefull.Try downloading this, nurn the image on a CD and install it and you'll see the difference ;) Good luck!

SOURCE: compaq presario v3000 laptop..doesnt recongize the hard drive

I beleive that you are trying to install retail versions of XP which will not be able to detect the Hard Drive in the Notebook as it is a SATA drive and Windows XP will not be having the drivers for SATA Hard Drives by default.
In this situation, I recommend you to check and disable the SATA Native support  option available in the BIOS.
Start the Notebook and start tapping the F10 key which will take you to to the BIOS Setup window.
In this, go to the System Configuration tab using the Arrow keys and select the option as Disabled next to SATA Native Support.
Press the F10 key again to save the settings done and exit BIOS.
Now, you should be able to use the Windows XP disk and install Windows XP Operating System in your Notebook without any issues.
By disabling the SATA Native Feature, the Hard Drive of the Notebook will be detected as a IDE Drive because of which we will be able to install XP without any issues.

Donot Re-Enable this feature in the BIOS again as the Operating System may not boot. Let the option next to SATA Native Support be Disabled.
Hope this helps...

SOURCE: No audio; no playback, no recording.

Please I need to know the model number for the PC , it is written in the back side, (e.x: dv 1010ca)
then we can try to find a solution in hp or sound ship site.