Are there no Microsoft, Windows 7 speaker drivers for Compaq Presario's, specifically SR1522X, originally loaded with XP? Compaq says that they do not make sound drivers for this model originally loaded with XP, that will work when you try to upgrade to Vista or Windows 7, like I did. But, when I downloaded the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor software to find out if this was possible, it reported to me, the only problem I would have is not being able to run Aero.

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What gives? When I upgraded I lost all my sound. Is Compaq right and then therefore, does the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor download software need to be changed. Remedies For Cracked Skin On Legs Load more.

I checked online; Presario users have complaining about this problem for at least a year. *original title - Upgrading Compaq Presarios with XP to Windows 7 or will not work. Compaq does not make a sound driver compatable for the newer Operating System (OS) when the Presario was originally loaded with XP.*. If its that important I would reinstall Windows XP. How to uninstall Windows 7: How to uninstall Windows 7 using the Windows.old folder: If there is a Windows Vista driver available, you could try using that or use an existing Windows XP driver, I tried that for my Sound Blaster card and it worked. Right-click on the driver executable/installer file ->Properties and select the Compatibility tab; click the checkbox before Run this program in Compatibility mode for option and select Windows Vista in the list-down box; then try installing the device driver via Run as administrator. Best, Andre Windows Insider MVP MVP-Windows and Devices for IT twitter/adacosta groovypost.com.