Thread: Windows 7 and Compaq

Originally Posted by Ynot

typically laptops have custom, integrated components

Vendors tend to tinker with the manufacturer's reference designs
because of this, unlike off the shelf components for desktops / servers, laptops tend to need vendor specific drivers

I've installed drivers from other distributors on laptops with integrated audio cards lots of time, and I haven't had a problem yet. At any rate, it is worth a shot if there are no official Vista drivers. Worst case is that it won't work and needs to be removed again.

I've already tried installing a Vista driver. It didn't work.

Complete clusterfuck

install XP

I don't want to go back to XP.
I can just wait for an audio driver, I'm sure it won't take THAT long, and I'll live without sound for awhile.
So far I really like 7.

I just installed the UAA and it didn't work.

to be honest
if there isn't a driver available now (even a beta) then chances are there will never be one

MS doesn't care, and Compaq want you to buy another laptop

What is the make & model?
I know a couple of people who work for HP (Compaq's parent company) - I'll ask if they know of anything in the works

I have a "Compaq Presario SR5254X Desktop PC"

And they've released drivers for XP and Vista on the Compaq site, why wouldn't they do the same for 7?