HP's QuickPlay v2.0

[Ericko]

Perhaps we need the QPW directory files in SWSETUP before the installation. Can anyone post that here?
Please help! Anyone, share with us that SWSETUP folder.

[chuck11]

billcsho you misunderstood me I believe. I CAN play videos, just not any .avi w/ xvid or divx encoding. I can still play my wmvs and avi's that are not xvid/divx, it just is now pointless for me b/c 99% of my videos are xvid, divx.

[billcsho]

Hi Chuck,
Thank you very much for the clarification. I also have most video files in rmvb and Divx format. I hope they'll implement the MP4 support in the future if it is not already in QP2.1 which is now pre-installed in the latest model.

[chuck11]

lol qp2.1 already, maybe they fixed the bullshit with qp2.0. Hopefully they didn't have a d/l b/c they were gonna release 2.1 so y waste bandwidth? Maybe, probably not, but we will see.

[chuck11]

Quick thing, anyone with a DV5000t like mine, can you tell me if your battery icon in the system dock in the bottom right, says how much time you have left. On ALL of my old laptops, it said the percentage and time left when you hover over it or when you double clicked on it. My laptop only says what the percentage is, not how much time is left on the battery. This is annoying for me b/c I like to know how much time I have so I can either dim the backlight or just turn it off.

[chakarron]

Hi all, I read the instructions for installing QP v2.0. First of all, thanks for sharing that copy!! Secondly, I've got two SATA hard disks on my dv8000t... I've got two drive letters,according to two partitions: C (corresponding to one hard disk, for OS purpose) and D (corresponding to the second hard disk, for DATA purpose). My question is, if I leave 1024mb of unpartitioned space in the first hard disk, it's not necessary to format everything of the second hard disk?

Thank you all and thanks again!!

Ivan.

[SVTSnake]

Quick thing, anyone with a DV5000t like mine, can you tell me if your battery icon in the system dock in the bottom right, says how much time you have left. On ALL of my old laptops, it said the percentage and time left when you hover over it or when you double clicked on it. My laptop only says what the percentage is, not how much time is left on the battery. This is annoying for me b/c I like to know how much time I have so I can either dim the backlight or just turn it off.


My DV8000T does NOT show the time remaining, which to me is annoying as well! All of my Dell notebooks always showed how much time was remaining. I think the battery has to be made to support that feature, but I might be misinformed on that subject. I do however wish HP would figure out a way of making it work...

[WeAreNotAlone]

My DV8000T does NOT show the time remaining, which to me is annoying as well! All of my Dell notebooks always showed how much time was remaining. I think the battery has to be made to support that feature, but I might be misinformed on that subject. I do however wish HP would figure out a way of making it work...

On the new super-duper dv9000t it shows the time remaining.... Got to buy one of those to get that feature...

You call HP, send them another $2,000 and they ship you one.. shows the time and everything...


All your Dell notebooks always showed how much time was remaining and the HP doesn't show the amount of run time left?

What was HP thinking? (not much it appears).

[billcsho]

It goes off topic a little bit, but the remaining battery and volume level display are two of the mostly asked missing functions in many HP laptops. Recently, the volume display issue has been solved by adding two files from WinXP MCE. While the battery remaining time display still requires third party software like Notebook Hardware Control, MobiMeter, or Battery Eater. This also indicates the problem is not in the hardware.

[WeAreNotAlone]

Hi all, I read the instructions for installing QP v2.0. First of all, thanks for sharing that copy!! Secondly, I've got two SATA hard disks on my dv8000t... I've got two drive letters,according to two partitions: C (corresponding to one hard disk, for OS purpose) and D (corresponding to the second hard disk, for DATA purpose). My question is, if I leave 1024mb of unpartitioned space in the first hard disk, it's not necessary to format everything of the second hard disk?

Thank you all and thanks again!!

Ivan.


Data and OS seperate... man you sound like me... Anyone who keeps their DATA on the same partition /hd as the OS is a largely a fool unless they image the drive on a regular basis: http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=154254

What I'd do is:

Power down unit, remove from A/C, remove battery. (I try to wait a few minutes, press the power button to bleed off any remaining power in the unit)
Flip unit over, loosen the three screws which hold the hd cover in place...
Remove second hard drive.. two screws, remove hard drive.

Total time about 2 minutes if you're SLOWWWWW.

Install QP, re-install 2nd hd.


PS: If your dv8000t ever has "problems" not booting from a bootable media... Press the ESC key at the HP Bios screen and manually select.

My dv8000t running the F.09A bios "lost" the abillity to "see" removable /bootable media ... had to remove the hard drive to get it back. Very weird the SAME programs, same discs just a few days before that were working just fine... No changes in the bios, nothing installed

[chakarron]

Got this issue during the 15% of installation.
first I followed the steps and remove the second hard disk. Now I've only got C partition and unpartitioned space.

ComponentMoveData Error

Component: Quickplay Component
Error Number: -214...

Any help? :(

[WeAreNotAlone]

Got this issue during the 15% of installation.
first I followed the steps and remove the second hard disk. Now I've only got C partition and unpartitioned space.
ComponentMoveData Error
Component: Quickplay Component
Error Number: -214...
Any help? :(
Hi there, are you there?
I followed your instructions. I removed the second hard drive from the lappy. Now I only have one partition and enough unpartitioned space... But I got the same error message:
ComponentMoveData Error Information
ComponentMoveData had the following error:
component: Quickplay Component
Error number: -2147418113
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Ivan

Ivan... first of all, please post your concerns in the open forum instead of PM'ing me. Posting here will take the same amount of my time, and the info is more likely to help others with the same problem.
The only time you'd really want to PM someone was if you were asking for something that was not allowed to be posted in the open forum.


Ivan, are you saying you were getting error -2147418113 when you tried running the installer with both disc's installed, and are getting the message with only (1) hd installed as well?

That you do have free space at the end of the drive?(How much space did you leave) If so the only thing I could suggest is making sure no processes are running in the background (CTRL, ALT, DELETE)...

Barring that I'm thinking that the drive has been tattooed... that the second drive has to be installed...

Wonder what HP says on dual drive set-ups?


I'm currently running a single drive... I shut down ALL processes running in the background and it installed smooth as silk.

Another idea would be to do a check on your hard drive for errors via the bios...

[chakarron]

Well, yes, it shooted the same error message: before removing the second hard disk and after removing it.

Now I've got one 100gb hard disk with 50gb of unpartitioned space. I was checking the partition status with partition magic and I realized that the 50gb of unpartitioned space is enclosed with the primary extended partition. should I remove that extended partition? is that anything to do with that?

[billcsho]

I have not installed the QP2.0 yet. But if it is like in QP1.x, the unpartitioned space for QP installation cannot be in any partition. The QP will be in its own primary "unknown" partition.
By the way, I don't think having the second drive in would be a problem, but it would be nice if you can test it with both configuration.

[chakarron]

Well, yes, after a few tries, I finally got QP installed... As you said, I have to remove the extended partition that enclosed the unpartitioned space and then the installer went fine. I think that would be it.
Thanks for the support. This forum support was 100 times better than the goddamn HP support. thank you all.

Ivan.

[chuds]

Just tried to download Quickplay v2.0 - link is dead. I'm I doing something wrong or is the 14 day timelimit less. I have a DV5163cl and removed the recovery partition, sub Media Center for XP Pro, then increased the XP partition, and as all are aware lost the QuickPlay button (startup). Would really appreciate the capability to download the QP-v2.

Thanks Much in advance !!!
Chuds

[chakarron]

Got one question...
I finally installed quickplay 2 but I'm a little concern, so I would like to know if you see what I see when I hit one of the quickplay buttons when lappy (dv8000t) is turned off:

1. hp bios screen.
2. Windows XP pro boot screen (without initializing windows session, just screen)
3. quickplay application.

then, when I hit the power button to turn pc off (currently quickplay started), it launches the hibernating screen (with progress bar indicator), and then it shuts down.

I would like to know if that's the way quickplay works, because I thought any windows xp screen may show before quickplay starts. And the hibernating process, I don't know why it runs before shutting pc down.

Did I installed correctly? is that the way it is?

thanks, Ivan.

[WeAreNotAlone]

Got one question...
I finally installed quickplay 2 but I'm a little concern, so I would like to know if you see what I see when I hit one of the quickplay buttons when lappy (dv8000t) is turned off:

1. hp bios screen.
2. Windows XP pro boot screen (without initializing windows session, just screen)
3. quickplay application.

then, when I hit the power button to turn pc off (currently quickplay started), it launches the hibernating screen (with progress bar indicator), and then it shuts down.

I would like to know if that's the way quickplay works, because I thought any windows xp screen may show before quickplay starts. And the hibernating process, I don't know why it runs before shutting pc down.

Did I installed correctly? is that the way it is?

thanks, Ivan.


Yep.. that's how mine works...

PS: Glad you got it installed... So to recap in case someone missed it... When trying to install QuickPlay V 2.0 on a dv8000t with dual drives you were getting a install error code -2147418113.... Even after you removed the secondary drive .... Even though you had Free space..... But that free space was inside a logical partition...

Since QuickPlay has to be installed to a primary partition, installer freaked out... (BTW: I wonder if HP has a listing of "codes".. 2147418113=Installing to free space inside a logical /extended partition.

Fix was to remove or re-size the extended (logical) partition to allow totally free, unpartitioned space at the end of the drive.... Then run the QP v2.0 installer...

[DrewN]

Well, yes, after a few tries, I finally got QP installed... As you said, I have to remove the extended partition that enclosed the unpartitioned space and then the installer went fine. I think that would be it.
Thanks for the support. This forum support was 100 times better than the goddamn HP support. thank you all.

Ivan.

Yes! Finally got it to work as well. Thank you billscho and SVTSnake for this! You kick @$$! :headbang:

[Ericko]

I wonder, anyone of you have installed QPv2 on a dv4000???

Please, I need help, 'cause I can't install QPv2.

[chakarron]

Hi there,

Well, so now I can enjoy quickplay. I asked that because I understand that quickplay v1 does not show windows xp boot screen neither quickplay initializes nor it shuts down, but if qp v2 does, I don't have any problem with that, because it's now working properly. Just curious, no more.

Ivan.

[Ericko]

Yep, has entries in the XP registry, files in the program folders.

What I'm wondering is if the files located in the c:/swsetup
will re-install this program.

It may be a case that those files ONLY re-install quickplay v2.0 to a machine that at one time had 2.0 running on it and has had a fresh OS install being done, the Linux partition containing the bulk of the program not getting deleted during the XP install.

I would think the work around if you wanted to transfer the program to another hard drive would be to mirror /ghost the linux partition, then run the installer so it will re-register the program so windows will "see it".

BTW: to be on the safe side I'm making a copy of the registry entries and the program files themselves.
WeAreNotAlone: Could you please send me those files??? Please!!!

Anyone, please help me and send me the QPv2 related files that are located in the c:/swsetup folder. Thanks!!!

[DrewN]

Yep.. that's how mine works...

PS: Glad you got it installed... So to recap in case someone missed it... When trying to install QuickPlay V 2.0 on a dv8000t with dual drives you were getting a install error code -2147418113.... Even after you removed the secondary drive .... Even though you had Free space..... But that free space was inside a logical partition...

Since QuickPlay has to be installed to a primary partition, installer freaked out... (BTW: I wonder if HP has a listing of "codes".. 2147418113=Installing to free space inside a logical /extended partition.

Fix was to remove or re-size the extended (logical) partition to allow totally free, unpartitioned space at the end of the drive.... Then run the QP v2.0 installer...


That's exactly it. This is how Disk Management should look, you should have 1GB of free, unpartitioned space at the end of your drive--whatever you do do not assign a drive letter to the free space or you'll run into that 2147418113 error!

http://home.att.net/~kolashaker/misc/HP_QuickPlay_DMSCR.jpg

Once again, all of you are awesome, especially SVTSnake for hosting the file. Thanks!

[WeAreNotAlone]

WeAreNotAlone: Could you please send me those files??? Please!!!

Anyone, please help me and send me the QPv2 related files that are located in the c:/swsetup folder. Thanks!!!


There are two folders in the C:\SWSetup folder that reference QuickPlay.

One is QLB:

SP31934-Quick Launch Buttons-
(Search under dv8000t for
Service packs on the HP site...)


Other is:
QPW

On the QPW...

To anyone that has QP 2.0 up and running, that has accces to the 411451-B22 disc...

To see what QPW does.... Go thru the add/remove function in XP, remove QP 2.0. I think this should leave the QP partition INTACT.... That removing QP via Windows just removes it from windows and this QPW "re-keys" /re-installs pointers so Windows can see it again.

Someone please confirm. I think that QPW does not re-create a deleted or damaged QP v2.0 partition... that is what 411451-B22 does for certain select models.

Here's the contents of the C:\SwSetup\QPW folder:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QB07T5IM

[SVTSnake]

You need both parts for Quickplay 2.0 to work properly. The applications disk only restores Quickplay to be able to boot without going into the OS. The files in the SWSETUP folder allow Quickplay to be played within Windows.

If you don't install /SWSETUP/QPW, you won't have Quickplay functionality within the OS.

[billcsho]

The QLB is not part of the QuickPlay, but it may be a pre-requisite to call certain function of QP. It is totally independent of QP in 1.x version. The current version of QLB should be 5.20G.
By the way, I have problem in opening the link to the \SWSETUP\QPW content posted above. Does anybody have similar problem?
Thanks.

[Ericko]

I can't install QPv2 on my dv4000. Have anyone tried it???

If someone knows how to install it on a dv4000 with the F.12 Bios, please help me!

Thanks!

[WeAreNotAlone]

The QLB is not part of the QuickPlay, but it may be a pre-requisite to call certain function of QP. It is totally independent of QP in 1.x version. The current version of QLB should be 5.20G.
By the way, I have problem in opening the link to the \SWSETUP\QPW content posted above. Does anybody have similar problem?
Thanks.

Link works fine, turn on your java scripting... when opening link it should say please wait 45 seconds.. then do a countdown ... at about 5-6 seconds a box will pop up that covers the "Click Here to Download" link... Move box to side, or dismiss box,,,, Then click the "Click Here to Download" link... (Upper right hand side of page) Click it, then save...... While downloading don't close the megaupload page, otherwise I think the download will abort.

[Ericko]

Here's the contents of the C:\SwSetup\QPW folder:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QB07T5IM
I forgot...Thank you for the files WeAreNotAlone, although they didn't help me :'(

[xramm]

There are two folders in the C:\SWSetup folder that reference QuickPlay.

One is QLB:

SP31934-Quick Launch Buttons-
(Search under dv8000t for
Service packs on the HP site...)


Other is:
QPW

On the QPW...

To anyone that has QP 2.0 up and running, that has accces to the 411451-B22 disc...

To see what QPW does.... Go thru the add/remove function in XP, remove QP 2.0. I think this should leave the QP partition INTACT.... That removing QP via Windows just removes it from windows and this QPW "re-keys" /re-installs pointers so Windows can see it again.

Someone please confirm. I think that QPW does not re-create a deleted or damaged QP v2.0 partition... that is what 411451-B22 does for certain select models.

Here's the contents of the C:\SwSetup\QPW folder:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QB07T5IM

I need QP 2.0 or 1.0 .I lost it during reboot my PC. Apperantly WeAreNotAlone's link doesn t work now, is there anybody to help me to get QP program ?

[xramm]

You did what??? No!!! :'(

I feel sorry for you. Anyway, if you want I could send you a copy of my QPv1 CD, just give me your e-mail address and I'll send it to you this weekend via www.yousendit.com If anyone else wants a copy of QPv1, just give me your e-mail address.

And if anyone of you have a copy of QPv2...Please, send me a copy!
please send me QPv1 y email is haucar@gmail.com Thanks in advance..

[WeAreNotAlone]

I need QP 2.0 or 1.0 .I lost it during reboot my PC. Apperantly WeAreNotAlone's link doesn t work now, is there anybody to help me to get QP program ?

Just checked the link (again).... QPW.rar - RAR archive, unpacked size 37,175,434 bytes

Link works fine, turn on your java scripting... when opening link it should say please wait 45 seconds.. then do a countdown ... at about 5-6 seconds a box will pop up that covers the "Click Here to Download" link... Move box to side, or dismiss box,,,, Then click the "Click Here to Download" link... (Upper right hand side of page) Click it, then save...... While downloading don't close the megaupload page, otherwise I think the download will abort.

[billcsho]

Got the QPW.rar. Thanks. I was redirected to another page at the first couple attempts after a pop-up within a few seconds. I tried it again last night and it did count down to around 5 sec and the download link appeared behind a pop-up. I did not change any setting on my laptop. I guess it depends on the ads on the pop-up.

[WeAreNotAlone]

Got the QPW.rar. Thanks. I was redirected to another page at the first couple attempts after a pop-up within a few seconds. I tried it again last night and it did count down to around 5 sec and the download link appeared behind a pop-up. I did not change any setting on my laptop. I guess it depends on the ads on the pop-up.

Yep, those ads are how the free sites pay for the bandwidth. A pop-up page may appear depending on what kind of browser you're using, what setting you're using. Somethings depending on the load of the website the pop-up may not "pop up", and that will keep the download here/now button from appearing.

I've noticed this more on RapidShare... they have a pic (png) that appears with a set of three letters/numbers that you have to type in to access the download to keep spyder bots from auto-downloading the files. Sometimes the pic will not appear... You just have to try back later.

At least with RapidShare you can close the window after the download starts.. With Mega you have to keep the window open.

[xramm]

Just checked the link (again).... QPW.rar - RAR archive, unpacked size 37,175,434 bytes

Link works fine, turn on your java scripting... when opening link it should say please wait 45 seconds.. then do a countdown ... at about 5-6 seconds a box will pop up that covers the "Click Here to Download" link... Move box to side, or dismiss box,,,, Then click the "Click Here to Download" link... (Upper right hand side of page) Click it, then save...... While downloading don't close the megaupload page, otherwise I think the download will abort.
My problem is turned out that your link somehow prohibited in Turkey by ISP, why I don t know? Today I decided to visit shopping center where I bought my dv5000 Pavilion, they accepted me to copy from a new HP Pavilion notebook in the store SWSetup to my external HDD , so I setup quickplay 2.0 now, it is working. Thanks.

[WeAreNotAlone]

My problem is turned out that your link somehow prohibited in Turkey by ISP, why I don t know? Today I decided to visit shopping center where I bought my dv5000 Pavilion, they accepted me to copy from a new HP Pavilion notebook in the store SWSetup to my external HDD , so I setup quickplay 2.0 now, it is working. Thanks.


Glad to hear you're back up and running. (while you're at it write a LETTER to HP, stating that you're not happy with the install discs NOT being provided.... That they should make available for download ANYTHING that's pre-installed and is NOT provided on disc(s)


* * * * * *

Just so the info may helps others.... You said something about losing QP.... Can you expand on that?

( What happened.. what worked and didn't work after you noticed the problem)

I'm assuming that the QP partition still showing in disk management.... That you somehow un-installed , or corrupted the "Windows" part of QP?.... That using the QPW folders contents restored the QP in Windows?

[xramm]

Glad to hear you're back up and running. (while you're at it write a LETTER to HP, stating that you're not happy with the install discs NOT being provided.... That they should make available for download ANYTHING that's pre-installed and is NOT provided on disc(s)


* * * * * *

Just so the info may helps others.... You said something about losing QP.... Can you expand on that?

( What happened.. what worked and didn't work after you noticed the problem)

I'm assuming that the QP partition still showing in disk management.... That you somehow un-installed , or corrupted the "Windows" part of QP?.... That using the QPW folders contents restored the QP in Windows?

Here is my story about Pavilion, in the first place I decided to get rid of W XP Home edition came with notebook, with this in mind I rebooted with a W XP Pro CD . ( this is also another story with SATA enabling disabling). I delted all partitions before I start to reboot to install new OS, but ı had completely forgotton to save SWSetup !! so all drivers had gone but also QPV2 ! I thought I am able to find all them anytime from HP drivers site but QP was not there as you all know :huh: So I contacted with Technical support to get back QP but they said that preinstalled applications not acceptable to get back to customers. I asked why HP doesn t provide any CD, if my notebook HDD is crashed just in case they should have been provided CD s as recovery matter, they were silent , I wrote a letter as customer complaint it si not ethically correct in my opinion. so at last I decided to get back sw from my store where I bought my notebook, and I copied it form bran new Pavillion to my external HDD with me. They were good people, they couldn t be ..so QPV2 is not one of the seven wonder of the world as a program but remote control uses it when I playback DVD..QP is under SWSetup such as a driver, just double click on application icon it is simple to install...

[beck11488]

I recently just purchased an Hp dv1650us with qp2 preinstall and win xp home, come to mine and everyone else prevail nothing came with restore cds/dvds. So I got on the horn and called hp. I told them I want to install my own copy of XP Pro and I am just wondering how I am able to reinstall quick play. They said this is not supported and I will not be able to do this. So next i said well i would like to reinstall XP home that was preinstalled and such with quick play. They said that is fine and supported and I will have to send it in. So I said well why cant i do it and then said sarcasticly that "O, I dont have the restore disks" they said those are extra money when you purchase the computer. Then I said so when i pay you a grand for a computer I am not entitled to a copy of the disk of software that I paid for in that grand i sent you. So he then transfered me to a supervisor and I stated the same thing over. He then said after putting me on hold for 5 min that I will be receiving overnight at no additional cost a set of restore disk.

Disk 1 is XP Home Reinstall disk
Disk 2 is Drivers and Applications
Disk 3 is QuickPlay 2 Reinstall disk

So After complain and proving that I am right that i purchased rights to the software and disks. So they sent them out and I recieved them today, I will let you all know how my reisntall of XP Pro and QuickPlay go the first chance i get to try it.

[xramm]

I recently just purchased an Hp dv1650us with qp2 preinstall and win xp home, come to mine and everyone else prevail nothing came with restore cds/dvds. So I got on the horn and called hp. I told them I want to install my own copy of XP Pro and I am just wondering how I am able to reinstall quick play. They said this is not supported and I will not be able to do this. So next i said well i would like to reinstall XP home that was preinstalled and such with quick play. They said that is fine and supported and I will have to send it in. So I said well why cant i do it and then said sarcasticly that "O, I dont have the restore disks" they said those are extra money when you purchase the computer. Then I said so when i pay you a grand for a computer I am not entitled to a copy of the disk of software that I paid for in that grand i sent you. So he then transfered me to a supervisor and I stated the same thing over. He then said after putting me on hold for 5 min that I will be receiving overnight at no additional cost a set of restore disk.

Disk 1 is XP Home Reinstall disk
Disk 2 is Drivers and Applications
Disk 3 is QuickPlay 2 Reinstall disk

So After complain and proving that I am right that i purchased rights to the software and disks. So they sent them out and I recieved them today, I will let you all know how my reisntall of XP Pro and QuickPlay go the first chance i get to try it.

I did it before, just don t forget the first step: when system asks if you want to install 3rd party scsi or raid driver in , then you have to answer by pressing F6, and you have to have a USB Floopy driver and SATA AHCI controller floopy ready with you from HP driver support web site . They are most critical issues..Let me know if you need more help..

[beck11488]

I actually was wondering how i partition the hard drive for quick play and how the instal process goes, kind just looking for order of instal suck as xp then quickplay and what not. Thanks for the help

[xramm]

I actually was wondering how i partition the hard drive for quick play and how the instal process goes, kind just looking for order of instal suck as xp then quickplay and what not. Thanks for the help
As far as I know , you don t need any extra work for QP . QP is just a driver or application in PC ..First you have to keep your notebook SWSetup folder copy in a CD or external HDD.. Because your Quick Play is in this folder, Folder name is QPW under SWSetup folder.
After you finish the reinstall your new W XP Pro and (you probably made more than one partition) I recommend to keep all SWSetup Folder's copy in none - OS system Partition (secondary partition) as a backup.
You go under SWSetup, go QPW folder and double click on qp applicaton (you can see there). That s easy to setup..

[beck11488]

OK do i still have to partition and save that file even though i have a qp2 disk from hp.and can i format everything and have one partition

[xramm]

Yes, you can have one partition. I did it. Second partition is good for backup, but I use an external HDD it has 200 GB for backup purpose at home. and also a auto-backup programm usually comes with this type of HDD , my backup program is "BounceBack express" which came with my external USB HDD Seagate is very usefull.
in that case you have to delete all partitions during reboot Pc from CD when it is asked to you; first delete partitions and make unpartitioned space and continue to installation. you can see these steps during reboot. it is easy..
And after all you already have a driver CD from HP. You got insurance..

[6400]

Just went through 20 pages, and im glad I didnt reformat my HDD as soon as I got my laptop. The instructions so far seem to concern only two partitions:

Partition 1: Number of GBs - 1024MB (Formatted)
Partition 2: 1024MB (Unformatted)

Just wondering if QP2 would also work with the following setup, say for a 100GB Hard Disk:

Partition 1: 60GB (Formatted)
Partition 2: 100GB - 60GB - 1024MB (Formatted)
Partition 3: 1024MB (Unformatted)

[WeAreNotAlone]

Just went through 20 pages, and im glad I didnt reformat my HDD as soon as I got my laptop. The instructions so far seem to concern only two partitions:

Partition 1: Number of GBs - 1024MB (Formatted)
Partition 2: 1024MB (Unformatted)

Just wondering if QP2 would also work with the following setup, say for a 100GB Hard Disk:

Partition 1: 60GB (Formatted)
Partition 2: 100GB - 60GB - 1024MB (Formatted)
Partition 3: 1024MB (Unformatted)

Could you re-phrase your question?

100 gig drive..... Formated as:?
Partition 1 =60GB -OS, APPS?
Partition 2 =


Anyhow, haven't been following this thread lately but last time I checked the QP 2.0 installer is only "happy" when you DELETE ALL PARTITIONS after the primary , leaving UNFORMATED, FREE space so the installer can create the needed QP partition.....

PS: Once you install QP you can add the deleted partiton back...

[getlo06]

hey, has anyone successfully installed QuickPlay on a Compaq Presario? I'm trying but I haven't been successful so far

[beck11488]

As far as I know , you don t need any extra work for QP . QP is just a driver or application in PC ..First you have to keep your notebook SWSetup folder copy in a CD or external HDD.. Because your Quick Play is in this folder, Folder name is QPW under SWSetup folder.
After you finish the reinstall your new W XP Pro and (you probably made more than one partition) I recommend to keep all SWSetup Folder's copy in none - OS system Partition (secondary partition) as a backup.
You go under SWSetup, go QPW folder and double click on qp applicaton (you can see there). That s easy to setup..


OK So i reinstalled Xp Pro on its own partition and then I got qp to run just fine, but i have had only one problem in this whole thing. That is that when ever i go into my computer to view processor speed it says t2300@1.66 and then its says 981MHZ and then .99GB ram, just wondering why it says its running at 981MHZ all the time, defect, needs to go back, i dont know please help, thanks

[WeAreNotAlone]

OK So i reinstalled Xp Pro on its own partition and then I got qp to run just fine, but i have had only one problem in this whole thing. That is that when ever i go into my computer to view processor speed it says t2300@1.66 and then its says 981MHZ and then .99GB ram, just wondering why it says its running at 981MHZ all the time, defect, needs to go back, i dont know please help, thanks

Is this a "generic" XP install... or are you using a XP install disc sourced (bought) thru HP?

Two thoughts:

Power management settings... Something not being set right (I.E Machine set as Desktop /Server machine) and /or you're "missing" something, a service pack. I remember downloading, installing something to do with system settings.... Sets all the power management to HP specs I think.

[beck11488]

Is this a "generic" XP install... or are you using a XP install disc sourced (bought) thru HP?

Two thoughts:

Power management settings... Something not being set right (I.E Machine set as Desktop /Server machine) and /or you're "missing" something, a service pack. I remember downloading, installing something to do with system settings.... Sets all the power management to HP specs I think.

Its generic, i changed the power settings and it works fine now. thanks

[xramm]

OK So i reinstalled Xp Pro on its own partition and then I got qp to run just fine, but i have had only one problem in this whole thing. That is that when ever i go into my computer to view processor speed it says t2300@1.66 and then its says 981MHZ and then .99GB ram, just wondering why it says its running at 981MHZ all the time, defect, needs to go back, i dont know please help, thanks
OK let me say in order;

t2300 the model of your cpu ; I think it means Dual Core (mine is t1300 it is single core)

1.66GHz Clock speed of CPU

981MHz Bus speed of RAM or Clock speed of RAM.. (as far as I know)

1GB RAM capacity of your RAM in your system

[WeAreNotAlone]

Its generic, i changed the power settings and it works fine now. thanks

Glad it worked.

PS: How about taking a moment next time you're "logged" in and clicking the little icon on the LEFT hand side of the page under my user name that says "Add to WeAreNotAlone's Reputation".

[WeAreNotAlone]

OK let me say in order;

t2300 the model of your cpu ; I think it means Dual Core (mine is t1300 it is single core)

1.66GHz Clock speed of CPU

981MHz Bus speed of RAM or Clock speed of RAM.. (as far as I know)

1GB RAM capacity of your RAM in your system

RE: 981MHz Bus speed of RAM or Clock speed of RAM.. (as far as I know)

Should be the speed of the bus.. Ram isn't going to run that fast... fastest ram out right now is 667

[AmigaDude]

hey, has anyone successfully installed QuickPlay on a Compaq Presario? I'm trying but I haven't been successful so far

Based on what I've read, and my limited attempt to install on a DV1000, I beleve the answer is NO.

A few pages back, someone - perhaps WeAreNotAlone - hinted that the s/w checks for a legitate machine before it installs. I tried, using the dl'd QP2 CD and just get the popup box stating:

"QuickPlaycan only be Installed in QuickPlay-enabled mechine."
spelling is exact!

There must be something in the Installshield script that is checking the machine type against a legit list. I'lll see if I can find anything.

[xramm]

RE: 981MHz Bus speed of RAM or Clock speed of RAM.. (as far as I know)

Should be the speed of the bus.. Ram isn't going to run that fast... fastest ram out right now is 667

I checked this 981MHz again in some computers in my company that has AMD processor and W XP Home OS turned out that something is mistery with this speed ?? Because evertime I checked it , it was not same, it s changing !! it is a bug in Windows property screen ?? I am not sure now..

[AmigaDude]

I checked this 981MHz again in some computers in my company that has AMD processor and W XP Home OS turned out that something is mistery with this speed ?? Because evertime I checked it , it was not same, it s changing !! it is a bug in Windows property screen ?? I am not sure now..

Uhh, where to start ... I think I almost understand what Intel was up to when they tried to start downplaying cpu speeds.

Current processors / processor management (ACPI) dynamically alter the cpu speed all the time. No need in heating up the notebook to 3Ghz just to surf the web, eh? Anyways, look at the Microsoft Explanation (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;888282) and other methods you can take to determine the true speed.

[WeAreNotAlone]

Here's some info on the Intel Duo Core CPU's... Lost of good info...

http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_content.asp?id=coreduo&page=1&MSCS&cookie%5Ftest=1&cookie%5Ftest=1

[Ericko]

A few pages back, someone - perhaps WeAreNotAlone - hinted that the s/w checks for a legitate machine before it installs. I tried, using the dl'd QP2 CD and just get the popup box stating:

"QuickPlaycan only be Installed in QuickPlay-enabled mechine."
spelling is exact!

There must be something in the Installshield script that is checking the machine type against a legit list. I'lll see if I can find anything.
I get the same message on my QPv1 enabled dv4000.

AmigaDude: Please post if you find any solution.Thanks!

[AmigaDude]

I get the same message on my QPv1 enabled dv4000..


Yeah, I kinda guessed that. Anywho, here is what I "think" I know so far from disassembling things.

InstallShield script opens HPDUtil.DLL, then calls function GETQPFLAG within there and expects a return code of 0x3. Anything else and that error message is given.

HPDUtil.DLL is a little more complex, and it might take awhile to figure just what it's looking at. Although, I could get lucky and there is an obscure reference to this registry key : "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_30AE103C&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&A5", though it might have nothing to do with anything.. Hmm, that should be an ATI key so I wonder what they want with that?

[billcsho]

QP2.0 was implemented on DV4000 series right about the same time that they removed ATI x700 option. I wonder if the ATI x700 is not compatible with QP2.0. Did anyone with a non-x700 DV4000 try to install the QP2.0?

[AmigaDude]

QP2.0 was implemented on DV4000 series right about the same time that they removed ATI x700 option. I wonder if the ATI x700 is not compatible with QP2.0. Did anyone with a non-x700 DV4000 try to install the QP2.0?

I think it's the other way around, but probably not important. BTW, I'm using a DV1000 with the embedded Intel video.

Update: I was able to coax the Install script around whatever HPDUtil.DLL is checking for, and it completed the CD install.:thumbup: As I watched the install messages scroll by, it kept referencing miscellaneous ATI stuff so I'm guessing they must have assisted Cyberlink in QP2?

Anyways, the install finished and it took the 5gb i had at end of my disk and carved out a 1GB partition at the very end. Just as everyone says it's supposed to. However, if I push the DVD (or Music) play buttons to start the machine it never boots into Quickplay. Instead, I briefly get a HP QuickPlay logo then it reverts to the normal windows boot. :censored:

I'll keep looking into it and let you know if anything changes. Oh yes, the Windows QP s/w that was posted earlier has the same check, for whatever they are checking, but I've not bothered to worry about that yet.

[Ericko]

Oh yes, the Windows QP s/w that was posted earlier has the same check, for whatever they are checking, but I've not bothered to worry about that yet.
Are you talking about the files that are located at the c:\swsetup folder??? Maybe you need to install those files in order to be able to use QPv2. Maybe that's why it is booting into Win instead of QP.

[WeAreNotAlone]

I think it's the other way around, but probably not important. BTW, I'm using a DV1000 with the embedded Intel video.

Update: I was able to coax the Install script around whatever HPDUtil.DLL is checking for, and it completed the CD install.:thumbup: As I watched the install messages scroll by, it kept referencing miscellaneous ATI stuff so I'm guessing they must have assisted Cyberlink in QP2?

Anyways, the install finished and it took the 5gb i had at end of my disk and carved out a 1GB partition at the very end. Just as everyone says it's supposed to. However, if I push the DVD (or Music) play buttons to start the machine it never boots into Quickplay. Instead, I briefly get a HP QuickPlay logo then it reverts to the normal windows boot. :censored:

I'll keep looking into it and let you know if anything changes. Oh yes, the Windows QP s/w that was posted earlier has the same check, for whatever they are checking, but I've not bothered to worry about that yet.

AmigaDude...

Sounds like you're making progress on it....

While I have no "need"... I'm sure others would be deeply appreciative if you can fiqure it out so keep on working on it!

[psurkov]

Well, yes, after a few tries, I finally got QP installed... As you said, I have to remove the extended partition that enclosed the unpartitioned space and then the installer went fine. I think that would be it.
Thanks for the support. This forum support was 100 times better than the goddamn HP support. thank you all.

Ivan.

I receive the same error message 15% through the installation:
ComponentMoveData Error Information
ComponentMoveData had the following error:
component: Quickplay Component
Error number: -2147418113

Removed the extended partition - c: and unallocated 1gb and still get the error. Any ideas how to fix this?

[rastamanx]

I downloaded the Quickplay v2.0 CD Image at:
http://www.notebookforums.com/thread141817-16.html

Just tried testing it out and i get an error from the MS Installer which states:
"QuickPlay can only be installed inQuickPlay-enabled machine"
(actually, the message states, with improper spelling: "QuickPlaycan only be Installed inQuickPlay-enabled mechine")

Has anyone had any luck yet in installing Quickplay 2.0 on an old dv1000, and actually getting it to work? If so, please post a reply with info.

Thanks for the help!

~Rasta

(PS-I am using dv1156cl, Bios F22)

Btw...i was at Costco the other day, and saw on display a dv1600 series machine (I believe DV1657cl), and actually SAW WITH MY OWN EYES that QP 2.0 would launch when the DVD/Menu button was pressed.

Also, FYI--there is also a similar discussion for Quickplay 2.0 on DV1000 laptops at:
http://www.dv1000forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1599&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[6400]

Hmmm...I have a DV5000 Laptop, and im getting an "Hal.dll is missing/corrupt" error message when it tries to boot into QP from a cold boot. However, Windows XP SP2 loads fine without any problems.

This is what system looks like:

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2469/qp2jt.jpg

Any Ideas as to why im getting the hal.dll error?

[6400]

Hmm...looking at the QP2 CD, am I suppose to install this in dos upon bootup, or in Windows?

[WeAreNotAlone]

Hmm...looking at the QP2 CD, am I suppose to install this in dos upon bootup, or in Windows?

Windows

[Ericko]

AmigaDude...

Sounds like you're making progress on it....

While I have no "need"... I'm sure others would be deeply appreciative if you can fiqure it out so keep on working on it!
I wonder...where is AmigaDude???

[6400]

Just reinstalled QP2, and it seems to have solved the problem. Must of been one screwed up initial installation to cause such an error.

[Kguru]

Hi. I bought a DV5118 with 100 GB and made a BIG mistake of loading XP pro after formatting the disk. Now QP is all gone. I have made 3 partitions (C,D and E) for OS/programs, data and Backup. Can anyone tell me whether if I reduce the partition size of E : by 1 GB with Partition magic, can I install QP2? Or should I format the whole disk and redo from scratch. I have a whole lot of data and programs to backup!

Also is QP2 still available anywhere for download?

[yyzrush]

Hi.I purchased an HP DV5130CA at best buy.I made the recovery cds and blew away the partitions.When i tried to restore my notebook it would get stuck on the 3 disc and give an error " cannot find some file....".Called Hp tech support and the promptly fed-exed me 3 discs one of them happens to be QP 2.0 application restore cd.
All the disc installations went well except the QP 2.0.It would give a component error (stated in this forum).HP tech support was of no help.All they could say was that the CD is defective yada yada yada.I tried all the above mentioned steps and I am still not able to install QP2.0(The cd does not boot.The installation from within windows gives the component error)
I tried QP 1.0 which runs upto 65pc and then gives installation error.I have done the standard stuff like ...1gb partition etc.No go.
Has anyone tried to install a fresh copy of Windows XP and QP2.0.I will be grateful if steps for reinstalling XP and QP2.0 can be posted on this forums.
I am also willing to upload an image of QP 2.0 I received.

Thanks for all your help in advance

[WeAreNotAlone]

This is a repost from a PM I just sent another member... Hope it helps:
* * * * * * *

2: Installing QP 2.xxx, Only (1) primary partition can be on the drive. From what I've read the QP 2.xxx installer is NOT smart enough to install if there are ANY other partitons on the drive.

(I deleted the recovery partition right off the bat so I can't comment it that counts as one, I would assume you nuked that as well :-)


C: OS
D: APPS
E: DATA


Yep that's the way to do a drive, but QP won't install unless you DELETE D, and E

The only partion being C... with FREE space after it... QP taking up 1048mb if memory serves me correctly.

Backup D,E, Delete D, E, install QP, then copy D, E back.

That being said... you "might" be able to mark D. E "hidden" then try installing QP... If that works be sure to A: Tell people I told you so.. and B: Post in the below link the details!


PS: I'd try leaving about 3 gig FREE space at END of Drive, let the installer create the QP partition. I noticed as shipped that my drive had some space that was not partitioned, assigned.

[yyzrush]

Hi WeAreNotAlone,

Thanks a lot for your help.

After I was successful,I logged on just to see if anyone replied to my post.And there was the answer.What I did was very similar to what you posted.

1.Booted from Hp Windows MCE cd
2.Set up 2 partitions
C:\.......(HDD capacity - 1024 )MB
D:\ 1024 MB

3.Dont format D:\(Leave it as it is).Both partitions will show up as RAW after partitions are created.Only format C:\

4.After Xp(Mine was MCE) is installed, Install drivers and make sure the Hp Quickplay/DVD app is also installed.The Hp quickplay 2.0 cd will search for this.Use the HP quickplay App cd from within windows to install.
The HP Quickplay 2.0 app on the CD is different from the quickplay on the app recovery cd.I received the following cds(MCE OS DVD/App and Driver recovery DVD/HP Quickplay 2.0 app restore CD)

5.Lo and behold Quickplay installed successfully.

6.Used partition magic to create a 2nd partition.

7.Tested Quickplay again.Quickplay works Hurrah !!!!

If anyone needs QP 2.0 please post your request.I will probably upload it at megauploads.com

Thanks one and all and I doff my hat off to Wearenotalone !!!!!!

[yyzrush]

Can anyone tell me if Quickplay is only meant for HP products.I mean I have a gateway laptop MX 7525.Is it possible to install quickplay on it ?

[Ericko]

If anyone needs QP 2.0 please post your request.I will probably upload it at megauploads.com
I would love to have the QPv2 files that are in the Apps Recovery CD, not the QPv2 CD. Please! Upload those files!

[6400]

I would love to have the QPv2 files that are in the Apps Recovery CD, not the QPv2 CD. Please! Upload those files!

Umm..hasnt someone uploaded the files already?

There are two folders in the C:\SWSetup folder that reference QuickPlay.

One is QLB:

SP31934-Quick Launch Buttons-
(Search under dv8000t for
Service packs on the HP site...)


Other is:
QPW

On the QPW...

To anyone that has QP 2.0 up and running, that has accces to the 411451-B22 disc...

To see what QPW does.... Go thru the add/remove function in XP, remove QP 2.0. I think this should leave the QP partition INTACT.... That removing QP via Windows just removes it from windows and this QPW "re-keys" /re-installs pointers so Windows can see it again.

Someone please confirm. I think that QPW does not re-create a deleted or damaged QP v2.0 partition... that is what 411451-B22 does for certain select models.

Here's the contents of the C:\SwSetup\QPW folder:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QB07T5IM

[Ericko]

Umm..hasnt someone uploaded the files already?
Yes, I already have them, I just wanted to be sure they are the same. But I think they are.

[yyzrush]

OK Eriko,

I have uploaded the files here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=77K1YBL9

Like I said these are taken off the (I have a scan of the cd label but I dont know how to insert a pic here) application and driver recovery DVD.

There was a folder in the dvd called QPW which has the program in it.

All the best as you try and get your Quick play feature to work

[Ericko]

OK Eriko,

I have uploaded the files here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=77K1YBL9

Like I said these are taken off the (I have a scan of the cd label but I dont know how to insert a pic here) application and driver recovery DVD.

There was a folder in the dvd called QPW which has the program in it.

All the best as you try and get your Quick play feature to work
Thank You!

[Kguru]

Hi YYZRUSH

Can you upload the contents of the QPV2 restore CD. The HP support sucks and they have not sent a QP restore CD to me.

[yyzrush]

Hi Kguru,

I will have your file uploaded by tomorrow.Sorry dude I ahve tons of school work tonight.Please bear with me.You will have your file by tomorrow.

[yyzrush]

Hey Kguru,

Started the upload.Will give the link once upload is over.

This is an image file.you may need a software that will burn an image such as Nero or Alcohol.

[yyzrush]

Kguru,

The

[yyzrush]

Oops Blunder!!!!

KGuru,

The image file is 458 MB. So it might take a while ok.

[Kguru]

YYZRUSH,

no RUSH I will wait!

[yyzrush]

KGuru,

Here you go:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3KWJNCTI

The file is about 458 MB and it is zipped. You will need Nero/Alcohol or any Image burning software to burn the image.

Enjoy,

PS:I dont know how long the file will remain on the servers so all those who need it please hurry and download

[WeAreNotAlone]

Can anyone tell me if Quickplay is only meant for HP products.I mean I have a gateway laptop MX 7525.Is it possible to install quickplay on it ?

Only meant for HP products. Addtionally it will only work on certain models as the installer looks for the approved model/bios ? id string before it will install.

AmigaDude seemed to be making some progress on dissectingthe installer but we haven't hear from him in a few days. (Since 6-16-2006)

See post 303, 308, 310
http://www.notebookforums.com/thread141817-8.html

[WeAreNotAlone]

KGuru,

Here you go:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3KWJNCTI

The file is about 458 MB and it is zipped. You will need Nero/Alcohol or any Image burning software to burn the image.

Enjoy,

PS:I dont know how long the file will remain on the servers so all those who need it please hurry and download


yyzrush,

Glad to hear you're up and running....

For some reason Mega is not working this morning, click the link, one of the pop up pages appears with the continue to Mega link, then the page rolls over, with the download box saying "download with Premium".... and just "sits" there. Tried several differant browsers... File description is there, etc.

(I've used Mega before, On one of the browsers I was using it said the page had a script error... May be a case that the servers are overloaded)


What's the part number on the QP cd in the link?

[WeAreNotAlone]

Other link.... 33.61mb "Quick Play Files on the app recovery DVD" is coming up just fine....

Guess Mega is having problems right now.... have run across the same thing on RapidShare, links work just fine until the image with the code is supposed to appear and sometimes that image just won't come up... with no code you can't start the download..:mad:

[Kguru]

YYZRUSH,

Thanks for the upload. There seems to be a problem though. I am unable to download

[yyzrush]

Werenotalone/Kguru,

Any alternate sites where I can upload the file.Also please can someone tell me how to insert a pic here.I have scanned the cd labels and wish to let you guys see it.
Part no: Hp Quickplay 2.0 ---- 411450-B22 (App restore cd on the label)
App and driver recovery DVD-------412184-001(this one lets you install only the apps you want and not all the bull that comes preinstalled in your notebook)

Hope this helps,

[Ericko]

Also please can someone tell me how to insert a pic here.I have scanned the cd labels and wish to let you guys see it.
Goto www.fileshack.us, upload the pics there, copy the link, then back in NBF click the little icon with the mountains that says "Insert Image" and paste the link there.

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1540/image7bn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Ericko]

Also please can someone tell me how to insert a pic here.I have scanned the cd labels and wish to let you guys see it.
Goto www.fileshack.us, upload the pics there, copy the link that says "Hotlink for forums" and paste it here.

You can also use the "Insert image" button.

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1540/image7bn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[yyzrush]

Thanks Eriko,

I am uploading the QP2.0 file to UP-files.com.I will let you guys know once the upload is over.

[yyzrush]

http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=label5ns.jpg

Here is the CD label.Eriko presently file shack does not work.

[yyzrush]

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/1102/label5ns.jpg

[yyzrush]

That was my first.sorry for the big size.Will resize the next one

[yyzrush]

http://img332.imageshack.us/img332/6747/cdlabel0027ke.jpg

[yyzrush]

http://img332.imageshack.us/img332/9607/cdlabel0021sq.jpg

[WeAreNotAlone]

Werenotalone/Kguru,

Any alternate sites where I can upload the file.Also please can someone tell me how to insert a pic here.I have scanned the cd labels and wish to let you guys see it.
Part no: Hp Quickplay 2.0 ---- 411450-B22 (App restore cd on the label)
App and driver recovery DVD-------412184-001(this one lets you install only the apps you want and not all the bull that comes preinstalled in your notebook)

Hope this helps,


http://up-file.com/index.php The maximum file size Unlimited ;)

http://depositfiles.com/en/ 1000mb (1gig)

http://www.spread-it.com/ 500mb

[WeAreNotAlone]

YYZRUSH,

Thanks for the upload. There seems to be a problem though. I am unable to download

I think I just fiqured out why it's not downloading...

The FREE MEGA has a limit of 250gig.. and the file is 458... that's probally why the download link says "Download with Premium!" and just sits there...Click the link, same as this:

http://www.megaupload.com/premium/

Maximum upload size per file:
premium 2000 MB ,FREE 250 MB

Download files larger than 250 MB
premium YES, FREE, NO

[yyzrush]

Tried the up-file.com site Finished uploading but could not get a link for it.It says no SQL connect.I will try one of the sites listed by Wearenotalone

[yyzrush]

OK I am trying out deposit files.As soon as I am done will put up the link for you guys.

Thanks for your patience.

[yyzrush]

Speed on www.depositfiles.com (http://www.depositfiles.com) very slow.Just giving you guys a heads up.1:46:57 elapsed time and only uploaded 94.93 MB
I have a 4 MBPS cable connection.I am wondering why it is so slow

[JMA321]

Anyone looking to download Quickplay 2.0 CD I have created a torrent file and will be shareing it at

http://www.mininova.org/

Search fot Quickplay comes right up!!

[WeAreNotAlone]

Speed on www.depositfiles.com (http://www.depositfiles.com) very slow.Just giving you guys a heads up.1:46:57 elapsed time and only uploaded 94.93 MB
I have a 4 MBPS cable connection.I am wondering why it is so slow

On most sites they have a paid, and a free section..

Megaupload for example:

Download speed priority
Premium=Highest
Free=Lowest

(It goes without saying that it would be the same on the uploads... free accounts getting bumped to the bottom)

Time of day, number of users, servers being up or down, etc, etc slowing down everything.

Another thing is even with a fast connection your provider may be capping things... or your provider having issues.

[yyzrush]

Depositfiles.com no good.After uploading 200mb connection resets and I get Page cant be found. I am going to try some other sites and keep you guys updated.This is the 3rd time it has happened to me.Called up my ISP tech support.They said they do not cap the bandwidth.

[Kguru]

JMA321,

Torrent link is good and download started.

Cheers

[yyzrush]

OK guys just in case you are not succesful with the torrent here is the link:

http://www.filefactory.com/?3c4e1b

Took me quite a while to upload.

Wont be in town for the weekend? All of you have a nice weekend and Good Luck

[WeAreNotAlone]

OK guys just in case you are not succesful with the torrent here is the link:

http://www.filefactory.com/?3c4e1b

Took me quite a while to upload.

Wont be in town for the weekend? All of you have a nice weekend and Good Luck

yyzrush,

While I don't need this particular download since I've got the org disc itself I would like to THANK YOU for your efforts on the behalf of others that may have need of it. *(And are too lazy to say "THANK YOU". :thumbup:

On the above link:::

Like I've posted before for many a direct link is preferable over a torrent. Some may be at work, or school and the machines they have access to may be "locked" down... And they may be unable to install the bit torrent software.

For others they may not want to install the bit torrent software for security reasons.

Then comes up the fact that a mod may see this thread (maybe by doing a search for the word torrent) and delete the references to it. On most boards they are getting down on bit torrent links being listed.

Anyhow... I'm sure all your efforts will be apperciated by someone in need of the package. It is noted for the record your repeated efforts to get the package uploaded... without being asked /begged/dogged to do so.


PS: Big Shout out (Many thanks) also to JMA321 as well for doing a torrent. That may indeed be the longer lived of the two in the long run. Also want to commend JMA321 for his first post being a link to a file that will I'm sure help allot of people. So many times people come to these boards with the me-me-me mentality. It's refreshing and good to see two new members giving back to the board right off the bat.

[Ericko]

While I don't need this particular download since I've got the org disc itself I would like to THANK YOU for your efforts on the behalf of others that may have need of it. *(And are too lazy to say "THANK YOU". :thumbup:

Anyhow... I'm sure all your efforts will be apperciated by someone in need of the package. It is noted for the record your repeated efforts to get the package uploaded... without being asked /begged/dogged to do so.

PS: Big Shout out (Many thanks) also to JMA321 as well for doing a torrent. Also want to commend JMA321 for his first post being a link to a file that will I'm sure [B]help allot of people
I gave them Rep Points!

And I also want to tell you that somebody is sharing a copy of QPv2 on eMule.

[AmigaDude]

Only meant for HP products. Addtionally it will only work on certain models as the installer looks for the approved model/bios ? id string before it will install.

AmigaDude seemed to be making some progress on dissectingthe installer but we haven't hear from him in a few days. (Since 6-16-2006)
...


Well, I'm back and starting to look into getting QP2 running on my DV1000 again. Here is what I've found thus far: (First the good then the bad.)

:thumbup: The Installer(s) are looking at the registry first (and probably the bios next) before they will begin to install anything. After mucking about with various methods, I believe the easiest way to trick the CD install is to simply create a registry entry that it's looking for. Thus, I've been able to install the CD, and the Windows s/w. Next, I was able to 'run' Quickplay from within Windows (it creates an icon for you) and even get it to download and install an update.

:censored: However, now when the machine is powered off and I press the DVD or Music buttons to start QP, it flashes the QP logo screen and proceeds to boot into WinXP. :scratch: Oh well, my intent was to wipe this machine anyway, so I'll see if a clean install of WinXP helps any.

Here is the Registry file, if anyone wants to try. I'd suggest that you only do this if you are willing to risk mucking up your machine.
QPFlag.REG
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\QPFlag]
"QPFlag"=dword:00000003


Use these steps to create / use the file:
1) Open NOTEPAD
2) Copy the above 4 lines and paste into the empty Notepad window
3) File -> Save As -> QPFlag.REG
4) Exit Notepad
5) Use Explorer and Right-Click on QPFlag.REG and select MERGE

[yyzrush]

Hi Amiga,

Thanks for your effort on the Quickplay.I was wondering of the same could be done on non HP machines.

Regards

[AmigaDude]

Hi Amiga,

Thanks for your effort on the Quickplay.I was wondering of the same could be done on non HP machines.

Regards
An educated guess would say NO. First, you will not have the dedicated (DVD / Music) keys that QP is looking for. Next, since I'm having difficulty getting it to boot on an HP machine, I'd expect you to have the same trouble, or worse.

However, if you are daring you can give it a try and see what happens. Just make sure you have backups and/or are willing to reinstall EVERYTHING on your machine if it messes up.

If you try, this is all you need to do:
1) Have 1024MB of unpartitioned space available at the end of the primary disk.
2) Create the Registry entry mentioned above
3) Download, Burn, and Install the QP2 CD

Best of luck

[billcsho]

Hi AmigaDude,
I guess what is missing in your DV1000 to boot into QP2.0 is in the BIOS. DV4000 has issued a BIOS update to implement QP2.0 support.

Ericko,
Would you give it a try since you have the F.14 installed on your DV4000 already. It seems it is likely that the registry hack may solve your problem. By the way, a new BIOS update (F.17) has been released a couple weeks ago for your DV4000.

[Ericko]

Billscho: My Bios is F12, not F14 and yes, I'll give it a try, I'm already partitioning my HDD. And I'm not sure if I should install F17 or not, I'm afraid they could use it to prevent us from installing QPv2.

AmigaDude: You rock!
BTW, are you male or female?

[Ericko]

What should I install first, the QPv2 CD or the swsetup files??

[Ericko]

IT DOESN'T BOOT to QPv2. It works under WinXP, but not as a stand alone program.

I reformated my lappy just to find this out. :censored: :reallymad

[WeAreNotAlone]

IT DOESN'T BOOT to QPv2. It works under WinXP, but not as a stand alone program.

I reformated my lappy just to find this out. :censored: :reallymad

You didn't have to reformat to find that out.... Just assign the CD/DVD drive as the first bootable device...

[Ericko]

Actually, that wasn't the problem.

I installed QPv2, I even downloaded an update. But when the laptop is turned off and I press the DVD or Music button, the QP logo displays for a few seconds and then the laptop restarts itself and boots into WinXP. Just as AmigaDude said.

I hope AmigaDude will find a solution.

I also tried to isntall the new Bios Update, but it says it is NOT for my system. I don't know WTF is going on.

[WeAreNotAlone]

Actually, that wasn't the problem.

I installed QPv2, I even downloaded an update. But when the laptop is turned if and I press the DVD or Music button, the QP logo displays for a few seconds and then the laptop restarts itself and boots into WinXP. Just as AmigaDude said.

I hope AmigaDude will find a solution.

I also tried to isntall the new Bios Update, but it says it is NOT for my system. I don't know WTF is going on.

Ah,,, read it wrong... I was thinking you formated the drive thinking the QP install disc was bootable or something...

[AmigaDude]

AmigaDude: You rock!
BTW, are you male or female?

Thanks, just trying to have a little fun, since I kinda miss the days when I had to disassemble lots of code on my Amiga (http://www.amigaforever.com/) computer.

All male and not looking to change... :laughing:

Seriously, I recall reading in an earlier post that QP2 now uses Boot.Ini? :huh: I don't see where installing the QP2 Partition or the QPW s/w does anything to alter the boot.ini file, or any boot files. I even added my own entry into boot.ini to try and force my way in, but it just boots to a blank screen - albeit with a mouse pointer that just moves around with no where to go. :scratch:

Perhaps someone who has QP2 running on their machine can post what is in their C:\Boot.Ini file and I can see if that offers any help.

[Ericko]

Thanks, just trying to have a little fun, since I kinda miss the days when I had to disassemble lots of code on my Amiga (http://www.amigaforever.com/) computer.

All male and not looking to change... :laughing:
I asked because here in Mexico an Amiga is a female friend. I don't want you to change LOL :lol: :laughing:

[billcsho]

I also tried to isntall the new Bios Update, but it says it is NOT for my system. I don't know WTF is going on.

Sorry. My mistake. Your BIOS should be F.03>F.12>F.14. The F.17 is actually for older DV4000. So the new BIOS for you is F.14. Anyway, it seems BIOS is not the issue.

I would like to see someone recently purchased a DV4000 with QP2.0 pre-installed to post here to see if it is feasible or not.

[AmigaDude]

Well, I'll be a xxxxxxxxx -- it works! :eek:

I was just about to reinstall my DV1000 and accidently hit a Media key after hitting the Power key and up pops QP2! :dance2:

Did very little testing, but it seems that hitting either Media key will get it to boot to the new QP2, just MUST hit the Power key first. (I can handle that)

I'll try to do some more testing later, since my machine is in questionable state, but at least there has been some progress. I'm assuming that its normal that QP2 wants to Hibernate everytime I shut down?

[billcsho]

Did you try hitting the media key in hibernating mode? For QP1.x, you may start QP by pressing the media button either when the computer is off or at hibernation. Perhaps during hibernation, you don't need to hit the power button first to start QP2.0. Just a thought.
Now I'd like to hear from Ericko if that is the case in his DV4000 too.

[AmigaDude]

Yes, I'd be interested in Ericko's findings as well.

I'm busy rebuilding another PC right now, but should be able to play with the DV1000 later tonight and get some more testing in. Right now, this is what I've seen:

Config is WinXP Pro w/SP2 installaed on C: and QP2.0 CD image install and QP2 Windows s/w installed. Installed the latest QP Media Key s/w, or whatever it's called, from the DV100t download page.

WinXP is NOT hibernating.
QP2 Windows works great, shows Pictures, plays MP3's, and DVD's.

When Powered OFF, If I:
Hit Media (DVD or Music) Key --> Trys to boot then reboots into WinXP
Hit Power Key, then Media (DVD or Music) Key --> Boots into QP2 Direct Mode

Booting QP2 Direct is actually as slow, if not slower, that booting into WinXP. Once there it seems to function as expected, playing the same files. When I'm finished and hit the Power key to shut down it takes a few seconds and says it's "preparing to hibernate" or something to that affect. I never asked it to hibernate, its just obvious that QP2 uses WinXP Embedded (unlike QP1 which was Linux) and it has defaulted from the factory to Hibernate.

Anyways, it still requires two keys to boot into QP2 Direct, but I don't have to really pause between them so it's not as bad as it sounds.

[Ericko]

Now I'd like to hear from Ericko if that is the case in his DV4000 too.
Yes, I'd be interested in Ericko's findings as well.
I'm glad you guys want to hear from me :)

To be honest, I wasn't going to post in this thread anymore 'cause it seems that some people is mad at me because I keep asking about QPv2. The funny thing is that those people that got annoyed because of this thread kept reading it and they even took the time to neg rep me. LOL :lol: :laughing:

Anyway...I'm really glad that AmigaDude found the way to boot to QPv2. And I will help you trying it in my dv4000. But right now I have a little problem, I'll be travelling for two weeks, and I leave this saturday, so right now I can't try QPv2 again. I uninstalled it completly last time 'cause right now I'm dual booting my dv4000 and I needed all the space available, just in case you are wondering, I'm booting to Win2003 Server and WinXP Home and right now I only have 14.9GBs free out of 100GB and I'll be using them all 'cause I still haven't installed my games.

So, please be patient and wait for my results, the'll be here in about 3 weeks.

Billcsho: Why don't you install QPv2 in your dv4000???

And once again: Thank you very much AmigaDude for all you have done so far!

[6400]

Yeehaa, just installed QP2.1 on my DV5000. Sweetass!

[WeAreNotAlone]

Yeehaa, just installed QP2.1 on my DV5000. Sweetass!

Where did you get the install files for 2.1?

Got a link, can you up them somewhere?

[Mydiscover]

My new HP dv2000t that I purchased from Office depot has QP v.2.1 installed. I called tech support and they are sending me the QP v.2.1 install cd and driver cd.. Once I get it I can send it up to you guys.

[6400]

Where did you get the install files for 2.1?

Got a link, can you up them somewhere?

I got it after finally seeing these new HP laptops in Australia. Took my USB Pen drive, and just copied the files. I'll upload them possibly on Monday. (I'm on 56k, so I'll have to use my Uni's T3 connection to upload the files)

[showdown_counts]

hey guys. I installed QuickPlay 2.1 on my Presario V3000. But when my notwbook is switched off and I press the media button...nothing happens. Can anyone please tell me what to do. plzz

[6400]

Okay, thought I'd contribute something to the community for once. 56K upload for HP QuickPlay 2.1

Some useless info:

Version: 2.1.0.2811_2143
Size: 36.76 MB
Elapsed time: 03:25:52
Transfer rate: 3.12 KB/s

LINKAGE:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LF0KS18Y

[showdown_counts]

can anyone plzzzzz help me :( I installed QuickPlay 2.1 in my Presario V3040.But when my computer is turned off and I press the media button...nothing happens. The notebook turns on only when i press the power button. So how how do I launch QuickPlay when my notebook is off ???? PLZ HELPPP:huh: :|

[djmorgan]

For those hoping to update their version 2.0 to 2.1 well........ you can and you can't ! it will update the windows side of QP but not the hidden partition part so you get 2.1 when activated from windows and 2.0 when using the media keys.

Worst.... if you do the update the cyberlink freebees like Theater now becomes a pay for use update $USD15.00

So I'd say better to stay with 2.0..... 2.1 does not appear to offer much new other than a second skin (orange) and a windows flag to return to desktop..

Hooray for Acronis !

[aeyousef]

6400,

thanks a lot for sharing
but,

may you afford re-uploading to other host coz megaupl. is obstruted in my country?

i suggest
rapidshre or sendmespace
plz do it
plz

[6400]

Im sorry, but there is no way im gonna re upload a file that took 3.5 hours of my time.

[6400]

For those hoping to update their version 2.0 to 2.1 well........ you can and you can't ! it will update the windows side of QP but not the hidden partition part so you get 2.1 when activated from windows and 2.0 when using the media keys.

Um...what I have uploaded was for Windows, and not for the cold boot to QP.

Worst.... if you do the update the cyberlink freebees like Theater now becomes a pay for use update $USD15.00

Huh?

[AmigaDude]

hey guys. I installed QuickPlay 2.1 on my Presario V3000. But when my notwbook is switched off and I press the media button...nothing happens. Can anyone please tell me what to do. plzz

I'm not familiar with the V3000, but a couple of suggestions for you:

1) Update to the latest Bios, if you don't already have it.
2) Try hitting the Power button THEN hit the Media button to see if that works.

Where did you get the Quickplay 2.1 s/w and did you install the Direct version or the Windows version?

[showdown_counts]

QuickPlay 2.1 was there in the HDD. I dont know if its direct or windows...like it has size of about 39 MB. I got my V3000 this 3rd of july..so I think my bios is the latest one. I tried pressing the media button after pressing the power button...but nothing...it straight goes on to XP. HELP !!!!

[billcsho]

Billcsho: Why don't you install QPv2 in your dv4000???


Ericko,
My case is kind of like yours. I have dual boot installed in 2 partitions for XP Home and XP Pro. I have most stuffs installed in the original XP Home but it has some minor problem. The XP Pro partition works fine but I don't have enough room to install more applications. I know one day I'll completely wipe off the drive and install the OS from scratch but I don't have time to do it yet. I have just too many frequently used applications installed and my Start menu has spreaded into the 4th columns already. I guess I am going to do that in Christmas or when it crashes, whichever come first. Until then, I probably won't be able to try QP2.0.:(

[WeAreNotAlone]

QuickPlay 2.1 was there in the HDD. I dont know if its direct or windows...like it has size of about 39 MB. I got my V3000 this 3rd of july..so I think my bios is the latest one. I tried pressing the media button after pressing the power button...but nothing...it straight goes on to XP. HELP !!!!

39mb is the windows part, I think this is used if you delete the QP app from windows. I'm thinking that deleting the QP app thru windows does NOT delete the QP partition itself, only references to it in Windows.

The 2.0 disc used to install QP to a hard drive that has been totally wiped is like 458mb +/-

[Ryoma]

Hi WeAreNotAlone,

Thanks a lot for your help.

After I was successful,I logged on just to see if anyone replied to my post.And there was the answer.What I did was very similar to what you posted.

1.Booted from Hp Windows MCE cd
2.Set up 2 partitions
C:\.......(HDD capacity - 1024 )MB
D:\ 1024 MB

3.Dont format D:\(Leave it as it is).Both partitions will show up as RAW after partitions are created.Only format C:\

4.After Xp(Mine was MCE) is installed, Install drivers and make sure the Hp Quickplay/DVD app is also installed.The Hp quickplay 2.0 cd will search for this.Use the HP quickplay App cd from within windows to install.
The HP Quickplay 2.0 app on the CD is different from the quickplay on the app recovery cd.I received the following cds(MCE OS DVD/App and Driver recovery DVD/HP Quickplay 2.0 app restore CD)

5.Lo and behold Quickplay installed successfully.

6.Used partition magic to create a 2nd partition.

7.Tested Quickplay again.Quickplay works Hurrah !!!!

If anyone needs QP 2.0 please post your request.I will probably upload it at megauploads.com

Thanks one and all and I doff my hat off to Wearenotalone !!!!!!

Hi, I was wondering if you could be more specific on the applications (their names) one need to install prior to installing from the QuickPlay 2.0 CD. I have read every page in this topic but still worry I might do it wrong. Page 19's picture of Disk Management is similar to mine. I have dled the HP QuickPlay 2.0 and burnt the image using nero. For the applications I need to install before installing QuickPlay 2.0 CD is... Thank you so much, any reply would be great appreciated.

[WeAreNotAlone]

Hi, I was wondering if you could be more specific on the applications (their names) one need to install prior to installing from the QuickPlay 2.0 CD. I have read every page in this topic but still worry I might do it wrong. Page 19's picture of Disk Management is similar to mine. I have dled the HP QuickPlay 2.0 and burnt the image using nero. For the applications I need to install before installing QuickPlay 2.0 CD is... Thank you so much, any reply would be great appreciated.

Things to keep in mind:
2.0 install cd is like 458mb, not 39mb


Specific apps to install BEFORE QP?.... NONE.... reformat the drive, leave at least 1024 /1048 depending on who you talk with at the END of the drive as FREE, unformated SPACE..... FREE space,, not free space within say a logical partition..... To be safe, left about 1.5 gig....

Then install OS. After you get the OS booting /installed, shut down any apps running in the background that may be running, stick the CD in the drive and install QP and you should be done.

The QP installer will re-create the QP partition.... If you want I guess you could leave it also and I would think it would re-install to the same place. I totally wiped my HD.

[Ryoma]

Thank you very much WeAreNotAlone. yyzrush stated in step four of his directions, HP QuickPlay 2.0 CD will look for these applications. Do you know which applications he is referring to?

[WeAreNotAlone]

Thank you very much WeAreNotAlone. yyzrush stated in step four of his directions, HP QuickPlay 2.0 CD will look for these applications. Do you know which applications he is referring to?

Step #4

Make a backup copy of the C:\SwSetup folder... in I think the QPW folder are some files about 39mb that I think are used to to "restore" the QP app itself if it has been deleted thru the add/remove "apps" panel in control panel.

39mb is the windows part, I think this is used if you delete the QP app from windows. I'm thinking that deleting the QP app thru windows does NOT delete the QP partition itself, only references to it in Windows.


If you have the FULL QP install CD (458mb)+/- It should have EVERYTHING you need.


One more thing, your machine has to be on the "list' that the QP installer will be looking for before it installs.

[Ryoma]

Yes, my laptop should definitely be on that list. It's a dv2000t from the Office Depot deal.

[WeAreNotAlone]

Yes, my laptop should definitely be on that list. It's a dv2000t from the Office Depot deal.

Go back a few pages , get the part number that was listed , go to http://www.partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/main to see if it's listed.

I'm thinking that maybe the dv2000t came with QP 2.1? and that it might not be on the "list" the installer is looking for.

If you have the OS up already you should be able to just stick the cd in and install assuming you have FREE space at the end of the drive.

[Ryoma]

Part No.: 411451-B22 on Page 12. Yes, I believe mine came with 2.1 because dv2000t isn't listed.

[WeAreNotAlone]

Part No.: 411451-B22 on Page 12. Yes, I believe mine came with 2.1 because dv2000t isn't listed.


Ryoma, it seems ALL the files to re-install QP 2.1 are now in the C:SwSetup folder. Poster by the name of tph posted instructions here
http://www.notebookforums.com/post2209258-1.html


One more tip, when referring to posts use the post number, you can right click on the number, copy the short cut....

In your previous post you had mentioned page 19... I'm only showing 11 pages total right now as I have the number of posts set to 40 from the default. Little tip that makes it easier for someone to help you...

[AmigaDude]

39mb is the windows part, I think this is used if you delete the QP app from windows. I'm thinking that deleting the QP app thru windows does NOT delete the QP partition itself, only references to it in Windows.

The 2.0 disc used to install QP to a hard drive that has been totally wiped is like 458mb +/-

I love computers! Funny how we (yes, me too) assume things that seem to be true, but really are not. :scratch:

Here is what I've proven during my testing - There are two (2) separate and distinct implementations of QP2.0. The 480+MB CD install of Quickplay Direct, and the ~39MB install of Quickplay Windows. Other than sharing the name, they have nothing to do with each other as far as your PC is concerned since each has ALL of the code neccessary embedded. (That extra 400MB for QP Direct is a just a copy of the WinXP Embedded OS)

Just to prove it to myself, I just wiped the 1GB partition and reused the space to create another NTFS partition. Then, just to be extra certain, I copied some data files to overwrite the space. So, QP Direct is gone and I fire up QP Windows which is playing just fine as I type.

Long winded way of saying I agree with the essence of what you said, just not all the technicalities. ;)

[WeAreNotAlone]

I love computers! Funny how we (yes, me too) assume things that seem to be true, but really are not. :scratch:

Here is what I've proven during my testing - There are two (2) separate and distinct implementations of QP2.0. The 480+MB CD install of Quickplay Direct, and the ~39MB install of Quickplay Windows. Other than sharing the name, they have nothing to do with each other as far as your PC is concerned since each has ALL of the code neccessary embedded. (That extra 400MB for QP Direct is a just a copy of the WinXP Embedded OS)

Just to prove it to myself, I just wiped the 1GB partition and reused the space to create another NTFS partition. Then, just to be extra certain, I copied some data files to overwrite the space. So, QP Direct is gone and I fire up QP Windows which is playing just fine as I type.

Long winded way of saying I agree with the essence of what you said, just not all the technicalities. ;)

AmigaDude, I haven't had time nor the reason to go into dissecting how QP works, since after the format I stuck the 480+/- cd in and it recreated the QP partition. Seems to work from a cold boot. and from windows.

I did notice that upon the install that it seemed to be installing allot of files. (WinXP Embedded OS)

So you're saying you formated/overwrote data to the QP partition. After which the windows part still working but the QP Direct was gone. That makes sense.

So just to clarify there are two components of QuickPlay 2.0

(All files for QP 2.1 now being in the C:\Swsetup\QPW, which is the first part of QuickPlay. And C:\SwSetup\HPQPDP thich is Direct Play part of QuickPlay

QP Direct, installed to a (1gig) 1024mb partiton at the end of the drive = QP install disc is needed to create.
Creates the QP partition and the QP installer "installs" a WinXP Embedded OS to the (1) gig partition, plus installs the needed windows files (39mb)

QP = The Windows part. (39mb in the C:\SwSetup\QPW folder) Does not "re-key" QP if uninstalled via the windows add/remove apps function.... Totally seperate standalone app. Need to make QuickPlay work while in windows.

[PSG22]

WeAreNotAlone, if you've followed this thread (http://www.notebookforums.com/thread158093-2.html), then you'll know all about HP QuickPlay 2.1. I'm not sure if it can be used for older versions as I could not install QuickPlay 2.0 on my computer. I do however like the Compaq theme as it looks nice on my desktop :p . For more information, click the above thread.

PSG22™

[WeAreNotAlone]

WeAreNotAlone, if you've followed this thread (http://www.notebookforums.com/thread158093-2.html), then you'll know all about HP QuickPlay 2.1. I'm not sure if it can be used for older versions as I could not install QuickPlay 2.0 on my computer. I do however like the Compaq theme as it looks nice on my desktop :p . For more information, click the above thread.

PSG22™

Ah, yes I remember, you're the guy who couldn't get QP 2.1 installed...

tph had posted instructions on how to do it

http://www.notebookforums.com/post2209258-1.html

To anyone's that interested it appears the QP 2.1 install files are in the C:\SwSetup folder, No QuickPlay install disc is needed to recreate the QuickPlay partition, re-install the Direct part of QuickPlay (unlike ver 2.0)


6. After the reboot, the almighty Windows came up. Heres where SwSetup folder comes in handy. You might either copy it at once to the drive, but I guess I would wait with that till everything works just in case you wont have to copy it again if something goes wrong and you want to repartition, reformat, whatever.

7. The first thing I instlled was Swsetup\QPW, which is the first part of QuickPlay. After thar, I installed SwSetup\HPQPDP thich is Direct Play part of QuickPlay. Thins one should create a whole partition and set everything up. It does take some time to do all of that, so be patient. After you install those two, I would shut the system down and try to load the QP using e.g. the DVD QuickPlay button on the notebook itself. If it does work (QP runs), then youre on good way.

[seaside1982]

After reading so many posts, thanks all. I finally get me XP pro work. However, when I change to the QP 2.0 by pushing the sensor DVD/QP. I loaded sucessfully,but give out the following error before the QP menue comes out.
"unable to reserve hiberfile error:c0000"

Then a wiled thing happen. I can not close the by pushing the power off button. But I close the lid a while and let it standby. Then I open the lid and I push the power off button, it become to restart. Can you give me some suggestions please? Thank you all.

Also I was wondering whether somebody can send me a zipped file in swsetup/HDD to seaside1982@gmail.com . I can 't get my SATA work. Thank you a million.

[WeAreNotAlone]

After reading so many posts, thanks all. I finally get me XP pro work. However, when I change to the QP 2.0 by pushing the sensor DVD/QP. I loaded sucessfully,but give out the following error before the QP menue comes out.
"unable to reserve hiberfile error:c0000"

Then a wiled thing happen. I can not close the by pushing the power off button. But I close the lid a while and let it standby. Then I open the lid and I push the power off button, it become to restart. Can you give me some suggestions please? Thank you all.

Also I was wondering whether somebody can send me a zipped file in swsetup/HDD to seaside1982@gmail.com . I can 't get my SATA work. Thank you a million.

You can download the latest version of the SATA drivers directly from HP

[seaside1982]

are u sure? I was told by HP CSR that dv2000t is recently released and the drivers are not ready to release.

[WeAreNotAlone]

are u sure? I was told by HP CSR that dv2000t is recently released and the drivers are not ready to release.

Here's the deal.. when a NEW model is released... items get added bit by bit.... You're just going to have to wait, Contact HP and have them E-MAIL you the drivers, Or go to your local store with an external hd, or a couple of DVD's and ask them to let you borrow a machine for 5 minutes. :D

First option regardless is to contact HP and raise hell about NOT being provided the needed discs... (I'm serious about that)... and then put them to work hunting them up for you (Even if someone here can help you out)

Why?.... The way I look at it if someone causes me pain, I give them pain back.... They should have provided the needed disc(s)... OR have ALL the files UP for download if they're not going to ship the discs with the unit.


PS: I would think they are using the same SATA controler as the dv5000t /dv8000t. You may be able to ID the chip being used with this:

Unknown Device Identifier 5.02

http://www.zhangduo.com/udi.html

Then download the dv5000t/dv8000t Sata drivers, read the readme file to see if the chipsets match up.

Here's a guy with a dv2000t that would probally help... That being said you REALLY need to bother the heck out of HP first, let them know your NOT happy with NOT being provided the driver disc, if it's not up for download yet: http://www.notebookforums.com/post2209258-1.html

[seaside1982]

thank you WeAreNotAlone. I have bothered HP CSR for several days. I just don't understand why they did not give out the driver CD. One CD cost them nothing but saves their CSR a lot of time. One CSR even askes me to send back the machine and recover it for me rather than sending me the CD. They pay more for the shipping and handling than a CD. Really don't understand.

[WeAreNotAlone]

thank you WeAreNotAlone. I have bothered HP CSR for several days. I just don't understand why they did not give out the driver CD. One CD cost them nothing but saves their CSR a lot of time. One CSR even askes me to send back the machine and recover it for me rather than sending me the CD. They pay more for the shipping and handling than a CD. Really don't understand.


I noticed they had NO problem putting that AOL disc in the box with the machine..

People really need to bombard them with LETTERS preferably, since e-mails are so EASY to delete, ignore... That being said at least in an e-mail you have a written record of what was said compared to calling.


Just had an idea... go to HP, type in your model number

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3177435&lang=en&os=228

Then click the link that say :eek: Check Your Notebooks PC for bios updates, drivers, etc...:eek:

Maybe it will pull up something:scratch: I think in a previous post you say you have the OS up, but need the SATA drivers right? If it pulls up something, check your cache to SAVE the needed files for later.


If that does work, and you can't find the id of the controler in system properties /or with Unknown Device Identifier 5.02, you've looked for it right???? I think your BEST option is to go to a store that has one and copy the SwSetup folder..


:kruzen: PS: I would think they are using the same SATA controler as the dv5000t /dv8000t. You may be able to ID the chip being used with this:

Unknown Device Identifier 5.02

http://www.zhangduo.com/udi.html

Then download the dv5000t/dv8000t Sata drivers, read the readme file to see if the chipsets match up.:kruzen:

[srkamath]

Hi.

Does anyone know how to get Quick play to recognise VOB files on DVD and play the same.

My machine is HP DV5118TX Intel centrino duo 80 GB HDD, 1GB ram

Thanks

[ludayoda]

hi guys I just had a quick question about installing QP2. I have a dv5000t, and I have downloaded the QP2 cd from link given. So to get quickplay back on my comp, do i just create a partition to install xp pro minus 1024mb, and then install quickplay from the cd?

[AmigaDude]

ludayoda

Yes, to make it cleanly install, you must have at least 1024MB free (you can have more and it will only use what it needs) AND only have a single partition ( C: ) on the disk. Then, I suggest you install WinXP Pro and next install the QP2 CD. Then you can go ahead and install any drivers, etc.. Oh, and don't forget the QP2 Windows code (39Mb d/l listed somewhere above) that allows you to use QP2 while within WinXP.


srkamath

If you have QP1.x then forget it, it will not play any DVD files from disk, ever.

If you have QP2.x it seems your only hope is to convert the VOB into an xxx.MPG file and play the video, since it will not play the VOB's directly. Sidenote - After using an old copy of "daemontools" to mount a networked ISO file of a DVD as a new drive ( G: ), when I used QP2/Windows it started playing. :thumbup: Too bad there is no network code in QP2/Direct.

misc.. just for the record and any future hacks

In my continuing quest to figure out what the heck they are doing within the QP code, I have made some trivial progress. Here is what I've done thus far, with GHOST backups along the way -
1) Installed WinXP on a 4GB partition, with minimal HP h/w drivers (Lan, Vid)

2) Installed QP1.2.32, by booting from CD included with Notebook.

3) Installed QP2.0.2413 from downloaded CD
- First had to add register key - HKLM/Software/QPFlag QPFlag=0x03

4) Installed QP2.0.2412 (yes, 2412) Windows code, downloaded from above.

5) Installed Quick Launch Buttons (QLB) 5.2 (look under DV2000t d/l's) which can point to QP/Windows.

Since I was looking at Master Boot Records (MBR), it seems that QP1.x does not alter the MBR. This implies that the bios has code already embedded to look for something on the disk indicating a QP1 partition.

QP2.0, on the other hand, modifies the MBR and 'appears' to jump to some mysterious code in the 07A0 segment. Current hypothesis is that it is reusing some bios code ala QP1.x, but given my rusty asm skills who knows? :scratch:

So, now I have a machine with QP1 and QP2 loaded. Starts up like this:
Power Key -> WinXP
Music Key -> QP1.x
DVD Keay -> QP1.x
Power Key - Music Key -> QP2.0
Power Key - DVD Key -> QP2.0

The direct access to QP2.0 does not work everytime and I'm not sure when or why, yet.

[ludayoda]

AmigaDude: so the method you mentioned does not work properly, and quickplay does not load outside of windows consistently? Has anyone used this method and gotten quickplay to work fine with a direct boot outside windows?

Update: Quickplay loads fine when i press the dvd button, but for some reason the audio does not work....anyone have a solution? Maybe audio drivers need to be installed before installnig quickplay from cd?

[ludayoda]

ok I solved the problem by installnig the setup file from hpqpdp...for some reason it works even though it was a 2.1 setup file, not 2.0 like the cd. quickplay launches when I click the dvd button, but it must first load windows. it does not actually go into windows or to the welcome screen. it just has the windows startup and then goes to directplay.

I think that it might be possible to not use the quickplay cd at all, and simply install from hpqpdp folder in swsetup. When I installed from the setup file in that folder, I believe it just installed over the quickplay 2.0 partition that was made using the cd. It makes sense that the hpqpdp folder has all the files for setup, because it is 609 mb.

[billcsho]

I just went to OfficeDepot to check out the current DV4000. It is confirmed that they are preloaded with QP2.0 and the BIOS version is F.12. I also checked the SWSETUP directory and there is not HPQPDP folder but a QPW folder that seems to have a little bit more files than the v2412 from the download link several pages back.

[ludayoda]

thats odd...I had orderered my dv5000t from hp site very recently, and it came with quickplay 2.1. maybe the dv4000 doesnt have the HPQPDP because that folder isnt there for QP version 2.0. Seeing as the folder is over 600 mb, I think that WeAreNotAlone was right in saying that the full setup for QP 2.1 is located in the swsetup folder. I guess I could upload the folder if anyone wants, but not sure where I can upload a 600 mb file.

[AmigaDude]

thats odd...I had orderered my dv5000t from hp site very recently, and it came with quickplay 2.1. maybe the dv4000 doesnt have the HPQPDP because that folder isnt there for QP version 2.0. Seeing as the folder is over 600 mb, I think that WeAreNotAlone was right in saying that the full setup for QP 2.1 is located in the swsetup folder. I guess I could upload the folder if anyone wants, but not sure where I can upload a 600 mb file.

Yes, I want .. I want..:D
Just zip the directory to make a single file.

http://up-file.com/index.php The maximum file size Unlimited ;)

http://depositfiles.com/en/ 1000mb (1gig)

http://www.spread-it.com/ 500mb

[ludayoda]

Okay so I am currently uploading it, even though I have cable, it looks like its going to take a couple of hours. I will probably post the link sometimes in the evening/night. Just as a note, I installed this only after using the quickplay 2.0 cd that was posted in this thread. I am not 100% sure that this will work all by itself, but I have a feeling that it will. I am guessing the same method applies (leave at least 1024 mb unpartitioned space) on your hard drive. If anyone gets it to work post how you did it plz.

Update: Ok I am having some issues uploading the file, it just got stuck at the end of completion when I uploaded to up-file.com, and now its not showing on the website. Any alternative places to upload? (Depositfiles.com is only 250 mb limit)

[AmigaDude]

Thanks for trying... BTW, How large did it end up being?

One old school way to get around this might be to split it into mutiple <250Mb files.

[billcsho]

Try RAR it into multiple smaller files. 4shared.com also provides 500MB free uploading space, but each file needs to be smaller than 25MB.

[tokuc]

With the great help of AmigaDude's posts, I have finally installed QPv2 to my DV4000. But it is not working. :(
Program made a second partition with 1024 MB space.
When I try to launch it, it doesn't work at all... (By pressing "QP Buttons" or "Power and after QP Buttons")
So I decided to make a multiboot system and make necessary changes in boot.ini...

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="HP QuickPlay" /fastdetect

When I choose to start with "HP QuickPlay partition", Only thing I get is a Blank Screen with a mouse cursor on it... :blushing:

Is there anything that I can try to solve this problem?

Bios Version F14
ATi X700
...

[AmigaDude]

Tokuc, I probably should have warned you that would happen, since I tried the exact same thing. For some reason, which I'm still investigating, it does not like to boot that way.

my guess is that the bios temporarily changes the boot partition table to point to the 1GB partition, and QP depends on this.

It seemed that after installing the QP/Windows code and running it, the Power key , 1/2 second, Music key sequence worked.

[ludayoda]

so I split the file into 3 parts about 200 mb each. here are the links:

part 1: http://depositfiles.com/files/151944/HPQPDP.part1.rar.html
part 2: http://depositfiles.com/files/152161/HPQPDP.part2.rar.html (http://depositfiles.com/files/152161/HPQPDP.part2.rar.html)
part 3: http://depositfiles.com/files/152160/HPQPDP.part3.rar.html (http://depositfiles.com/files/152160/HPQPDP.part3.rar.html)

[compaq64]

I have a Compaq V2000 with no hotkeys (except for volume +, volume -, mute, and wireless, Along with keyboard (fn) keys. Its a sempron processer with a phoenix motherboard. If I install QuickPlay, is there anyway I can get this to work? Does having it as a boot partition work? Is there anyway to edit the hotkey it wants you to press to start it without starting windows. I have windows xp home. Thanks a lot guys.

[AmigaDude]

I have a Compaq V2000 with no hotkeys ...If I install QuickPlay, is there anyway I can get this to work?
Uknown so far, but if you are ambitous and have a good backup, you can download the code for QP Direct and see if installs, then install QP Windows and see if it runs.

Does having it as a boot partition work?
No, not consistently but I'm still looking at the code to see if I can understand why not.

Is there anyway to edit the hotkey it wants you to press to start it without starting windows.
Not without directly editing the Master Boot Record, and even then I'm not sure it would work. It appears that the code is using some undocumented Bios routine, but I'm still looking.

Any good x86 ASM programmers out there?

[tokuc]

ludayoda, thanks for QPv2.1...

I have used QPv2.1 in my computer and after the installation successfully finished and restart, the computer gives an error message given below and does not start windows or QP at all... :'(


Intel UNDI, PXE 2.0 (build 082)
Copyright(c) 1997-2000 Intel Corporation

For Realtek RTL8139(X)/8130/810X PCI Fast Ethernet Controller v2.13 (020326)
PXE-E61:Medium test failure, check cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting PXE ROM


Anyone knows what does this mean? :$

The computer only starts with O/S CD. :cursing:

[ludayoda]

did you have version 2.0 before this? im not sure why it's giving u that error message. mine installed successfully on my dv5000, but i did this after i installed QP 2.0 using the installation cd. maybe its some compatability issue with dv4000?

[AmigaDude]

I second the thanks for uploading QP2.1, I plan to try it a little later on.

As for the error, yes I got it once while playing with QP2.0. Basically, your notebook is trying to boot from the network since it has an invalid Master Boot Record (MBR). I can't recall exactly what caused mine, but I'm guessing that something got a bit confused.

- WARNING - You can screw your machine really easily, so please, please have a backup and only do this if you absolutely need to.

Easiest way to recover is to find your WinXP setup CD and boot from that. When you get the option, choose (R)ecover to get ot the recovery console. Then type in FIXMBR. Umm, here is MSFT's description -> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058/

Best of luck.

Oh yes, if this works you will have access to your WinXP install but will probably need to reinstall QP2.1 -- if you dare!

[tokuc]

did you have version 2.0 before this? im not sure why it's giving u that error message. mine installed successfully on my dv5000, but i did this after i installed QP 2.0 using the installation cd. maybe its some compatability issue with dv4000?

I think you are right about compatibility issue(s).
When I have tried to install on ver.2.0 but it gives an error message (since there is no unpartitioned space). So I have decided unpartition QPv2 partition and tried to install once more. And the result: QPv2.1 succesfully installed but gives the error that I mentioned before.
Compatibility issue :saywhat:

As for the error, yes I got it once while playing with QP2.0. Basically, your notebook is trying to boot from the network since it has an invalid Master Boot Record (MBR). I can't recall exactly what caused mine, but I'm guessing that something got a bit confused.

- WARNING - You can screw your machine really easily, so please, please have a backup and only do this if you absolutely need to.

Easiest way to recover is to find your WinXP setup CD and boot from that. When you get the option, choose (R)ecover to get ot the recovery console. Then type in FIXMBR. Umm, here is MSFT's description -> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058/

I think this is because I directly deleted partition of QPv2. Before I did, QP partition was the 2nd partition. Then I had a 3rd partition also (1st is Windows). When I deleted 2nd, I think 3rd becomes 2nd and new QP partition (which QPv2.1 created) becomes 3rd partition. But in MBR it was written as 2nd :$

Anyway... So I will try to re-install QPv2.1 to a clean windows :speechles If there is no compatibility issue, It will be successfull (I hope so...)

ludayoda and AmigaDude: Thank you both

[ludayoda]

Tokuc, when you do a clean install, I recommend that make only 1 partition (for windows). I have read that if you have more than one partition, QP installation can cause problems. Here is what I did:

1) backup any files and delete everything from hd (all partitions)
2) when intalling windows, create just 1 partition for the windows installation. however, make sure that there is more than 1024 mb left over on hd. Do not create a partition with the 1024 mb, leave it as unpartitioned and unformatted. If you are planning on creating more partitions later, leave more space free, but do not create those partitions until AFTER quickplay is installed.
3) I used the QP 2.0 cd from this thread to install quickplay. this created the partition and installed everything. there were some problems I had however with audio and whatnot (I mentioned this a few posts back).
4) finally I decided to install QP 2.1 from the hpqpdp folder. Without uninstalling QP 2.0 or deleting its partition, I ran the setup file for QP 2.1, and it installed on the same 1 gig partition that 2.0 was on (I guess it wrote over the files). this seemed to solve any problems I was having with quickplay, and it worked like it was supposed to.

note: you probably dont even want to do part 3, I think just intalling QP 2.1 should be fine (at least for dv5000t). hope this helps.

[tokuc]

ludayoda, I tried to install QPv2.1 on to QPv2.0... But gives an error message: Error -27...... (Lots of numbers, someone post that error message back posts) Afterwards I decided to Install it without QPv2.0, and I don't know how to uninstall QPv2.0, so I unpartition that QPv2.0 space. (So that I have 1024 MB unpartitioned space, with C: for windows and D: for Master <- I think, this has to be unpartitioned also...)

Today, I'll try to install QPv2.1 on my clean system without installing QPv2.0 first.

If not work, I'll try to do the same as you did. But I think there is no need to install QPv2.0 first, because QPv2.1 is not an update, it is not required QPv2.0...

I'll post the results here...

Wish me LUCK...!!! :p

Is there anyone have X700 on is notebook??? In some other forums, they said QPv2.0 have problem with X700... But during the installation, it installs Radeon Drivers (although I don't know whether for X700 or not)...

[billcsho]

When I try to launch it, it doesn't work at all... (By pressing "QP Buttons" or "Power and after QP Buttons")


Did you try "Power after QP buttons" or "Power and then QP Buttons"? I think only the latter one works according to Amigadude.

[tokuc]

Did you try "Power after QP buttons" or "Power and then QP Buttons"? I think only the latter one works according to Amigadude.

I don't understand what you mean but I tried both QP Button(s) and Power button and then QP Button(s).

What is the difference btw: "Power after QP buttons" and "Power and then QP Buttons" ?
Do you mean Power Button with QP Button(s) same time? :scratch:
Because when I push QP button first, I get nothing... :(

I am using the same bios with one of my friends computer (Pavilion DV4000 series). He can install QPv2.1 but I can not... :cursing: How can it be? :cursing: The HP Guys did a very good job :moon:

[AmigaDude]

... The HP Guys did a very good job :moon:
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

The long number message typically means that you have too many partitions defined already. I think you need to have >1028MB available, and only a single C: partition defined. (yeah, it sucks but it gets you started).

It should install cleanly then, I guess..

[billcsho]

tokuc,
I was just confused when you said "Power and after QP Buttons" and wanted to clarify whether you hit the power button first or last. Anyway, it seems you did the right way (power button first and then QP button, according to AmigaDude).
You have a much newer version of DV4000 than mine. Mine is EC681AV but it has the same CPU and graphic interface as yours. Your model number looks closer to the one I saw at OfficeDepot that has QP2.0 running, so you'll have a much higher chance to get QP2.x running than mine. Does yours come with F.12 BIOS, or you upgraded it from F.03? The sad thing is there are many different hardware versions of DV4000 with at least 3 different motherboards that use the same BIOS version. All the DV4000 with QP2.0 pre-installed are shipped with F.12 (F.14 now). Can you check the motherboard version of your friend's DV4000 and yours? Mine is 309E version 52.0C (according to Notebook Hardware Control). I wonder if this would give us some hints on the QP2.0 compatibility in DV4000.
As others pointed out and also mentioned in my original translated instruction (see post #191 of this thread), you cannot have more than one logical partition before installing QP2.x. You should probably backup your D: and remove the partition before installing QP2.x.

[AmigaDude]

I have a Compaq V2000 with no hotkeys (except for volume +, volume -, mute, and wireless, Along with keyboard (fn) keys. Its a sempron processer with a phoenix motherboard. If I install QuickPlay, is there anyway I can get this to work? Does having it as a boot partition work? Is there anyway to edit the hotkey it wants you to press to start it without starting windows.

As promised, I reviewed the code in the MBR and it is not very promising. Here is my best quick take on what it does, mostly factual but some things are just inferred (Recovery stuff). Keep in mind, I'm using a DV1000 (1340 or something, I think) series machine but the MBR code is all the same.

MBR, installed with QP2.0

Get last key pressed
If (key code) is between 01h - 04h -> Save KeyCode
Else Boot Normal
Read 4 entries in partition table backwards
If QPLY is found - Save QPartition, Mark as NTFS Partition
If RECO is found - Save RecoveryPartition
If NTFS is found - Mark as Non-Boot Partition
Read Next one
If RECO is found AND RecoveryFlag is set
Unset RecoveryFlags in MBR, Mark as Boot Partition
Rewrite MBR and Boot Recovery Partition
If QPLY is found AND KeyCode is 1h, 2h,3h, or 4h
Save KeyCode in MBR, Mark as Boot Partition
Rewrite MBR and Boot QuickPlay Partition
Else Boot Normal (WinXP)
So, what appears to be the result, based on trying the Boot.Ini trick, is that WinXP Embedded (QuickPlay 2.0 boot environment) needs to see it's code on the Boot Partition - C: Drive in other words. The MBR code does that switching and rewriting of the MBR, but ONLY if it sees a key code of 1 to 5 hex. Theoretically :scratch: one could mod the code to look for other key codes, but it will affect things later in the boot since QuickPlay knows which key has been pressed to bring up the appropriate screen (DVD or Music).

Might be worth a try at some time, but you would need to find the appropriate code that maps to another key. In any case, it would still require a 2-key press sequence, since only the Power key will turn most non-QP machines on.

A somewhat viable alternative might be to replace the code with another MBR so that QP could be chosen via the Boot.Ini selection screen. I think it would require a small program, on the C: drive, that alters the MBR, rewrites it, and boots to the QP partition. Actually, most of the code is already there, just needs to be recoded into a standalone progrram that Boot.Ini (NTLDR) can call.

BTW, before I forget -- QuickPlay 1.x does not use any of this. It must be hardcoded in the Bios to look for the 2nd partition since I can find no external reference to it.

[ecstatic]

Well first of all i dont know why but the hp guys did a very good job and disabled quickplay on our 4000 series machines.(My computer is dv 4289ea)I personally tried every single way to install quickplay 1.x and 2.x both.Until now i was not able to install but after Amiga dudes post about the flag thing i tried it and i was able to install it(Though something weird happened during install i dont know if it happens to everyone while installing..I dont know the exact percentage but i think it was %73..When it reaches %73 then the setup starts a drawback until %65 i guess...Waits for sometime there and completes the installation after that normally..)And even after the quickplay sucessfully installed message i can not boot to qplay.(i tried every way power+dvd,power+music) So we need a solution..I have ati x700 graphics card..Amiga dude did a very good job and at least now we are able to install qplay...But we need to go further then that.. :rolleyes: By the way thanks Amiga Dude and all others who helped again...

[AmigaDude]

..I dont know the exact percentage but i think it was %73..When it reaches %73 then the setup starts a drawback until %65 i guess...Waits for sometime there and completes the installation after that normally..

I've been wondering who else was going to notice that. The first time I saw it I thought I was imagining things, but its just a goofy install script that some HP developer put together. :nono:

Anyways, I appreciate the compliment - I'm just having a little fun finding what can be done. As for your situation, I don't know if it objects to the ATI graphics or not. I'd try installing the QP2.0 Windows code, its just 39Mb :) , and see how it reacts. It's the same QP code, just without the smaller Operating System environment.

[tokuc]

The long number message typically means that you have too many partitions defined already. I think you need to have >1028MB available, and only a single C: partition defined. (yeah, it sucks but it gets you started).

It should install cleanly then, I guess..


As others pointed out and also mentioned in my original translated instruction (see post #191 of this thread), you cannot have more than one logical partition before installing QP2.x. You should probably backup your D: and remove the partition before installing QP2.x.

First I have tried with one partition (only C: ), as I wrote in my first message and get no error message. With the registry editing (again thanks for AmigaDude) QPv2.1 and QPv2.0 can be installed to my system (But not working).


You have a much newer version of DV4000 than mine. Mine is EC681AV but it has the same CPU and graphic interface as yours. Your model number looks closer to the one I saw at OfficeDepot that has QP2.0 running, so you'll have a much higher chance to get QP2.x running than mine. Does yours come with F.12 BIOS, or you upgraded it from F.03? The sad thing is there are many different hardware versions of DV4000 with at least 3 different motherboards that use the same BIOS version. All the DV4000 with QP2.0 pre-installed are shipped with F.12 (F.14 now). Can you check the motherboard version of your friend's DV4000 and yours? Mine is 309E version 52.0C (according to Notebook Hardware Control). I wonder if this would give us some hints on the QP2.0 compatibility in DV4000.

Bios numbers: Mine came with F03 and My friend's (who has no issue with QPv2) computer came with F12.
I don't have hardware control program. Is there any other way to find out Mainboard version?

I have two questions:

To billcsho, did you try to install QPv2 on your NoteBook? If so, What is the result? Any error message or successfully installed?

To both AmigaDude and billcsho: Does your computer come with QPv1? [Or did you install QPv1 after you bought]

[tokuc]

Clean Windows installation + QPv2.1 = BLUE SCREEN :censored:

A Problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage
to your computer

If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen,
restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow
these steps:

Check for viruses on your computer. Remove any newly installed
hard drivers or hard drive controllers. Check your hard drive
to make sure it is properly configured and terminated.
Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then
restart your computer.

Technical information:

*** STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF9E53524, 0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

[AmigaDude]

Clean Windows installation + QPv2.1 = BLUE SCREEN :censored:

OK, I could not resist. I Ghost restored my plain WinXP config (just network, video, and sound drivers) and installaed QP2.1. It went fine, and the end of the install asked for a Reboot. I did, and it came up in a kind of setup continuation mode, with a box labeled "Initializing...".

It took a while, and next time I looked was going through these:

Please Wait....
VGA - Intel 915GM ...
Audio - Conexant .....
QuickPlay 2.1 ....

Then it rebooted itself, and I was back in WinXP. After shutting down, I tried the Power -> Music key and up comes QP2.1 Direct. :awdance: Looks like QP2.0, except for a new Windows Logo button on the Main screen which appears to put the machine to sleep. OK, now I see it shuts down QP and reboots into WinXP. BTW, to answer your question - I have a DV1000 series that came with QP1 installed.

[billcsho]

Bios numbers: Mine came with F03 and My friend's (who has no issue with QPv2) computer came with F12.
I don't have hardware control program. Is there any other way to find out Mainboard version?

I have two questions:

To billcsho, did you try to install QPv2 on your NoteBook? If so, What is the result? Any error message or successfully installed?

To both AmigaDude and billcsho: Does your computer come with QPv1? [Or did you install QPv1 after you bought]

I think most benchmark program will show the motherboard version. By the way, the Notebook Hardware Control is a very nice freeware. I have been using it to undervolt the system to prolong battery life and reduce heat.

I have not tried installing QP2.x in my DV4000 yet. I have two OS partitions on it with different programs and I use it at work everyday that I cannot take the risk until perhaps in Christmas when I have several days off. My DV4000 came with F.03 BIOS and QP1.x installed, but I have re-installed it after I add the second OS partition. The QP1.x and QP2.x are totally different programs. The QP1.x is a LINUX and QP2.x is Windoz. The only thing in common is both are tricky to install and the 2.x has certainly upgraded the difficulty. :cursing: :censored:

[AmigaDude]

I think most benchmark program will show the motherboard version.
When I hit F10 to boot into the Bios Setup screen, it shows the System Board ID (my DV1000 = 308F, for example), if that is what you mean. I know that the QP2.x setup routines look at this code seemingly to help determine what type of Audio / Video is supported.

Where did you find Notebook Hardware Control ?

[billcsho]

Clean Windows installation + QPv2.1 = BLUE SCREEN :censored:

Again, I still suspect the x700 being one of the problem. The QP2.0 was announced in January for the new machines DV1000T, V2000, DV5000, and DV8000. Then HP removed the x700 option for DV4000 in early March and DV4000 was still shipped with QP1.x in Feb. The F.12 BIOS which supports QP2.0 was released on 2/14/2006. This may be a co-incident as other ATI graphic interfaces support QP2.0.

[tokuc]

billcsho and AmigaDude: First of all once again thank you both for your nice sugessions and informations that you gave... You are great, and I can easly say that more helpfull than HP Technical Guys... :thumbup:

Today I have to format my computer for the third time in a row :thumbdown

I think I have to take a rest and search for a user used DV4000 with QPv2.x :saywhat:


Again, I still suspect the x700 being one of the problem. The QP2.0 was announced in January for the new machines DV1000T, V2000, DV5000, and DV8000. Then HP removed the x700 option for DV4000 in early March and DV4000 was still shipped with QP1.x in Feb. The F.12 BIOS which supports QP2.0 was released on 2/14/2006. This may be a co-incident as other ATI graphic interfaces support QP2.0.

billcsho, I think you are right about what you said. I think It has an issue with X700 or something with the board.

I have check my "System Board ID", It is "309E"... Like yours billcsho... So I think you will probably have the same problems when you try to install...

One special need from billcsho: Is it possible to upload your QPv1.x for DV4000 Series CD ISO? Or do you know any place where I can find that version (for DV4000)?

[billcsho]

One special need from billcsho: Is it possible to upload your QPv1.x for DV4000 Series CD ISO? Or do you know any place where I can find that version (for DV4000)?

There is a link to the iso image here (http://penetrode.net/scott/quickplay.iso).

[tokuc]

There is a link to the iso image here (http://penetrode.net/scott/quickplay.iso).

Thank you for the link...
Is this the one you used? Or I may ask like this, is it compatible with DV4000 series?
Because I have another copy that can not be installed to DV4000 series.



Also, for the ones who has two partition on their computer and want to install QPv2.x: Careful QP installation directly removes that partition...

[billcsho]

That is what I previously found. Not sure where is it from.

[tokuc]

Then it is not for me :bored:
I already have 3 different copy of QPv1.x...
I need the one for DV4000 series...

[sci-fi]

Hi guys, need HELP when i press my dvd or music botton on my HP Pavilion DV4275nr running QP1.2. the splash screen freezes on the loading screen. since i lost my QP recovery disk and i cant even order a new copy from HP coz i'm presently lived in the Philippines and tech supports from HP says that they cant ship spares outside the USA coz my Laptop was bought in the US. Please help me find QuickPlay 1.2 ISO/RAR etc. thanks

[AmigaDude]

sci-fi -

Just look one page back, post #448 should have what you need.

[sci-fi]

thanks dude! appreciate your help. hmm... maybe i missed reading it.God bless!

[sci-fi]

The ISO is damage after i burn the ISO and boot it.it just boot into linux but nothing else happens the Quicktime installation wont appear. i try to view all the files inside the cd and it looks like the source code is missing.... please help me find the right one. QP 1.x for DV4000 series. thanks... really really need your help.

[nonick]

hey

I got hp dv5164ea laptop with quickplay 2 installed, I bet this question was asked before (but i couldn't find it, due to huge thread), so here it is again..

can I make quickplay 2 to run divx xvid etc movies?
if so, how?

I looked at the 1GB partition of quickplay2 and it seems like a regular hibernated windows OS that runs quickplay 2 only.. so can i like access that partition and install the needed codecs for the application?

thanks.

[Ericko]

hey

I got hp dv5164ea laptop with quickplay 2 installed, I bet this question was asked before (but i couldn't find it, due to huge thread), so here it is again..

can I make quickplay 2 to run divx xvid etc movies?
if so, how?

I looked at the 1GB partition of quickplay2 and it seems like a regular hibernated windows OS that runs quickplay 2 only.. so can i like access that partition and install the needed codecs for the application?

thanks.
No, you can't. But maybe you could give it a try and let us know.

[nonick]

No, you can't. But maybe you could give it a try and let us know.
i bet i can

[Ericko]

i bet i can
I hope you can, if you do it and share it with us we will be very happy. There is a lot of people that would love to be able to play DivX videos in QPv2.

God Luck!

[AmigaDude]

I hope you can, if you do it and share it with us we will be very happy. There is a lot of people that would love to be able to play DivX videos in QPv2.

Hola! long time no hear ...

Nonick - yes, QP2.x is a hibernated WinXP, but you have 2 things to contend with:

1) The MBR (boot) code does everything it can to keep you from accessing it natively, so it is not easy (possible, but difficult) to boot from your hard disk and access that partition.

2) The hibernated partition is WinXP Embedded code which (during the install process) modifies itself to NOT allow you to get a shell interface.

However, IF you can come up with a clean (no user intervention) install script for a DIVX codec then I believe it may be possible to squeeze it in. There seems to be a similar install process during the 2-boot install process for QP2.1.

[amnesiac]

...nevermind i found the answer myself

[mingus]

Will QP 2.0 work on an DV4000? I lost my DVDRW drive and Secondary IDE controller on this machine. Curious if QP may be getting in the way. I see QP 1.3 update only on HPs site.

[billcsho]

Will QP 2.0 work on an DV4000? I lost my DVDRW drive and Secondary IDE controller on this machine. Curious if QP may be getting in the way. I see QP 1.3 update only on HPs site.
If your DV4000 does not come with QP2.0 installed, the simple answer is "No". If you go back to earlier post in this thread, you'll find we've been trying to find a way to install QP2.0 in older DV4000 and still trying (I am not giving up on that yet). You may want to remove and re-install your DVD-RW. A similar case has been reported and was solved that way. Check here for the video guide showing you how to do that. (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c00524157&product=468789&dlc=en&lang=en)
:dude:

[Trusstopher]

From reading over the past couple pages, It seems that all the problems are with the DV4000s... I have a DV6045... just formatted the hard drive before realizing that QP was even there:oops: ... I have now loaded a clean XP and left 300 MB of unallocated space because that is what I read on a few other fourms... should I be able to download that iso that was in three parts on the last page and just install it, or what?


Also, I'm not even sure what version of QP came on my PC to start with...

[mingus]

If your DV4000 does not come with QP2.0 installed, the simple answer is "No". If you go back to earlier post in this thread, you'll find we've been trying to find a way to install QP2.0 in older DV4000 and still trying (I am not giving up on that yet). You may want to remove and re-install your DVD-RW. A similar case has been reported and was solved that way. Check here for the video guide showing you how to do that. (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c00524157&product=468789&dlc=en&lang=en)
:dude:

you mean remove from the laptop? I'm still trying to figure out how to do that, but how will it work if no Secondary Controller?

[mrsteveman1]

Quickplay can in fact play back mpeg4 files in an avi container, ive been playing them ever since i got my dv1710 a few months ago, and yes i do mean the boot quickplay, not the xp program (Which is separate, made to look like the boot version).

Ive also played x264 files as well, i have not been able to play mp4 files or m4a, but i suspect that has more to do with the container than the format itself.

Im also not sure if the boot quickplay has its own codecs, or weather it querys the registry in the main xp installation for codecs. Im not a programmer but i have years of experience with linux, xp, component and circuit level hardware, and networking (cisco training).

Quickplay V2 uses an XP kernel because microsoft will not release the NTFS driver for use by others, and this is what is neccesary for you to play back files from your hard drive, while in the boot quickplay. Linux has a driver but its spotty at best and CANNOT write to ntfs without damaging it in most cases.

As far as the partitioning goes (which seems to be the important issue here), there are only a few common file systems used in linux and windows, ext2, ext3 (which is ext2 with journaling), fat12, fat16, fat32, cdfs, udf, and ntfs. Windows will still see all of those (Except udf) as a partition, not free space. UDF requires a separate driver to read in XP.

The rest are all readable, unless xp has been modified to block access to that partition (because it IS a partition, not free space), as someone noted, screwing with the MBR somehow could block windows access to the partition. My reasoning here is that a system with windows running on it still uses MSDOS partitioning, even linux does, so its quite likely that the file system itself is modified and needs a custom driver to read it.

Since the quickplay system seems to be custom coded its entirely possible that they have used a modified version of NTFS or another file system that is just out of spec enough that xp cant read it, note as well that the boot quickplay and the windows quickplay are distinct and separate, perhaps by neccesity.


What i will do is see if i can read the header for that part of the drive, and see if different operating systems can read that space (V2 partition at end of drive), i do know that Mac OS X cannot read it, i have yet to try reading it with linux, solaris or any *nix OS but i will try.

The major possibilities here are that the xp recovery version is blocking that area of the drive, that this area of the drive uses a common, but modified file system that xp doesnt have a driver to match (likely), and that any quickplay reinstallation disk will either include this modified file system driver, or it will operate by copying that part of the drive back bit by bit at a lower layer than the partitioning operates.

For now i will do a sector copy of those last bits of the hd so i can examine it, when you are restoring windows you should copy those sectors back first, this can be done with a linux live cd very easy. I will play around and see what i can find out. I do own a server with a 448k upstream but i dont have the bandwidth available to serve something like this (bandwidth is used atm for other critical services), but i can and will upload it somewhere when im done.


HP simply doesnt care enough to make this easy, they want you to not screw with things obviously, and the majority of users arent going to be installing osx or linux, theyre just happy to play theyre dvds and browse the web.

[AmigaDude]

Welcome mrsteveman1 ,

You are on the right track, but I can tell you from experience that you are giving HP and MS too much credit. They have not done any recoding of file systems or drivers, just a simple byte change in the MBR. The QP partition, for example, is an NTFS partition which should be type '07', but they change it to a 'D7' so that your OS does not recognize it. When you boot QP Direct, the MBR code changes it to a type '07' and boots the XP Embedded code (WinPE) that resides there, and the next boot changes it back to a 'D7'.

If you want to see the partition, just get a partition/disk editor and boot from something other than your HD. (BartPE for example) Change the 'D7' in the partition table to a '07' and you should be able to see the NTFS partition just fine. Just don't boot from the HD or it WILL change it back regardless of whether you are trying to access QP.

I'm going from memory here, but I'm pretty sure that it is '07' and 'D7'. :)

[SAbboushi]

Hi-
It took hours :bow: of reading these posts before I learned that to re-install QP2.1, I just needed to delete all partitions other than C: and then launch C:\swsetup\HPQPDP\setup.exe

Installed fine, but then when I add back a partition BEFORE C:, things blow up... :thumbdown

I have a 720MB DOS partition at the beginning of my hard drive which I deleted before reinsalling QP2.1 Everything works fine until after I recreate that 720MB DOS partition again - pressing DVD button after I added the DOS partition and powered off launched QP fine. Turning the power on to lauch XP kept taking me into QP too... :sneaky2:

Powering off QP (by holding the power button down until it shuts off - which prevents QP from doing the "hibernating" thing - and then powering on results in Windows XP screen, then black screen, then a BSD:
STOP: c000021a {Fatal System Error}
The Session Manager Initialization system process teminated unexpectedly...

:censored: :nono: :reallymad

Can anyone help me figure out how to get past this?
With Regards-
Sam

[SAbboushi]

It seems that QP 2.1 wants to ONLY boot from the first partition and sets the first partition as active no matter what...

[AmigaDude]

A couple of problems you have created -

1) By adding a partion BEFORE C: makes that partition the new C:. XP will absolutely NOT boot correctly like this. The boot.ini for WinXP tells it which partition to boot from, and it should have resembled this:
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS

If you did what you said, then the WinXP partion just became partition(2)

2) The MBR (master boot record) that the QP install code loaded has hard coded ideas about what to boot, I don't recall everthing exact right now but I'm pretty sure that I posted the logic awhile back. In effect though, it does a reverse lookup through the partition table, so the first entry that looks like it "should" be bootable is used to boot. It does not look at extended partitions, so if you created any they are ignored.

[Ericko]

Can anyone help me figure out how to get past this?
With Regards-
Sam
The easy way:

-Back Up all your data
-Delete all partitions
-Create 1 partition
-Install Windows in the partition you created
-Install QP
-Create all the other partitions yuo need
-Install all what you need/want
-Take your data back

[jophus0124]

I have a Pavillion DV8210US, I installed WMC in it and had HP send me the drivers for it I recieved them today, They sent me the Recovery CD, Drivers and Programs DVD and the QP 2.0 CD I installed everything and the laptop is better than new now but I only have one problem, when the laptop is off I press the QP button and the laptops boots up all the way instead of going into the QP Menu...But when its already on and I press the QP button it launches the QP Menu...What gives????????? Anyway to fix that?? Thanks in advance..

[fduenas]

I have a Pavillion DV8210US, I installed WMC in it and had HP send me the drivers for it I recieved them today, They sent me the Recovery CD, Drivers and Programs DVD and the QP 2.0 CD I installed everything and the laptop is better than new now but I only have one problem, when the laptop is off I press the QP button and the laptops boots up all the way instead of going into the QP Menu...But when its already on and I press the QP button it launches the QP Menu...What gives????????? Anyway to fix that?? Thanks in advance..
Hi It seems I'm having the same problem As you. I have an HP Pavillion 8130us. It comes originally with QP 1.0. I followed all intructions (From Amiga Dude and others, BTW thanks!!) and got installed QP 2.0 (could not get it work in quickmode), and after downloading QP 2.1 I have installed 2.1 succesfully. But I can't get QP 2.1 to run from quick boot. I have applied latest bios rev. Current F42. I saw the history and says since F33 it has added support to QP 2.0. But I dont see how. Does any one found a solution for this?. AmigaDude says he can start QP pressing power and then any QuickPlay button but i cant get it work like that, even in 2.0. Maybe it can be a Bios bug.


- Another request: does someone has QP 2.1 for Windows installation files? I dowloaded the quick boot version (about 600 mb) but can't find the version for windows, i think has to be about 40 mb long.

Thanks and kind regards from Mexico!!

[AmigaDude]

... boots up all the way instead of going into the QP Menu.

You probably need to search HP's site for a bios upgrade that supports QP2.x.


... Maybe it can be a Bios bug.
Quite possibly. What happens when your machine is off and you press a QP key? Does it look like it wants to boot QP - flash a QP logo and then seem to reboot and go into WinXP? Or, does it just boot straight to WinXP?

[fduenas]

You probably need to search HP's site for a bios upgrade that supports QP2.x.
There is recent bios update, Its the F42, this uses the same bios as mine, mine is DV8130us. But I have Applied it nothing is solved. Well it solved a problem with QP 1.x, because if i pressed QP button, before this update' the machine entered to windows xp and no to QP q


Quite possibly. What happens when your machine is off and you press a QP key? Does it look like it wants to boot QP - flash a QP logo and then seem to reboot and go into WinXP? Or, does it just boot straight to WinXP?
Hi AmigaDude. When I Press QP button when my machine is off it wants to Boot QP, it shows QP Logo, but then after that the screen goes black and nothing happens. It stays there, like if nothing where installed, so i have to reboot it. I have already applied latest bios. if you check version F.33A notes (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/previousVersions?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&os=228&product=1818491&lang=en&softwareitem=ob-41900-1)
It says is has added QuickPlay 2.0 compatibility, but seems this doesnt work.

I dont' know if the position of the HP (QP) Partition has something to do. Maybe it really has to be at the start of the HardDrive instead at last (It has to be Partition0). My HDD is a Toshiba (curious thing LOL :p )100 HDD. Event that bios has added quickplay 2.0 compatility I also Have to add the registry key you specified, because it doesn't has it.

This is a very strange thing but i don't know if moving the partition could help.

BTW I have seen that the QP 2.0 and 2.1 CD has in its root folder some programs that i think are used to configure the MBR to load the parttion. rmbr.exe (console application) and mbrInst.exe (GUI application) have asked both its help by the '/?' param and found usefull features but could not have time to test them all. if some one has more ide about. The MBR.ini has useful properties to study like the 'ScanCode=133' value. MBR.INI is used with MBRInst, and i think the steup call it with the param '/ini MBR.ini'.

Asking again, doesn someone has the QuickPlay 2.1 version for windows?

Thanks

[AmigaDude]

..When I Press QP button when my machine is off it wants to Boot QP, it shows QP Logo, but then after that the screen goes black and nothing happens.
This is a good sign actually, given that it implies that the Bios is trying to boot the QP2 partition. That is the only time I've seen my machine actually hang with a black screen.

In my case, it was caused by the QP2 partion getting confused as to which partition it was. I wish I could be more specific, but I lost track of exactly what I did when. Anway, for me I needed to start over in a specific sequence to get it straight, something like this:

(Apologies to anyone who read this before I had my coffee, since I had the bad instructions)

1) Ensure at least 1 partition on drive = C: (create at most 2 more primary partitions leave 1.1GB at the end of the drive)
2) Install QP2 Direct code, which creates the ~1GB QP Partition
3) Immediately Boot machine, and it should go into QP and do some more setup
4) Machine Auto-Reboots after QP setup is complete
5) Shutdown
Now, it has at least 2 partitions and pressing the keys should work. After getting into QP at least once you should NOT create anymore partitions since it gets confused then. Otherwise, just delete the QP partition and rerun the setup code from Step-2.

Oh yes, for the technoGEEKS out there - The QP2.x partition is really an NTFS partition with a dummy code in the partition table, and boots into WinXP (WinPE actually). The MBR code installed with QP2 rewrites the MBR everytime you boot and when it expects to boot into QP it sets that as the Boot Partition and updates the code to that of a regular NTFS partition (07). Next boot, it switches it back so that you can boot into WinXP. Point being that the QP2 boot expects to be the primary partition (essentially the C: drive) and will not be happy if that is not the case.

[fduenas]

How many partitions do you have in your primary disc? I only have one. Because my modleo comes with two HDD of 100GB each one. I don't know if this has something to do with it.

What is the software you use to Make a backup of your partition so you can restore it later?, Nothong Ghost? I was plannign to start over again And follow all the steps, but dont' want to spend two days installing and tnning up all my software.

regards

[AmigaDude]

This has become more of a test machine for me than anything else, since I mainly use it for traveling. So, my number of partitions varies from one week to the next. Right now, I have 3 partitions:
C: = WinXP
D: = Music Files
?: = QuickPlay 2.1

I use Ghost 2003 (Dos version) for backing up the partitions, not any of the newer ones. No need to start over again, worst case should just be to delete the QP partition and reinstall. Hmm, 2 disks ... I'm not sure what they screwy QP install code and/or MBR code will do with that. Where is the QP partition being installed - on disk 1 (with WinXP) or disk 2?

[fduenas]

originally it comes in Dik1 (Win XP) so i have left 1.1 GB of unpartitioned space.
the when I run QP 2.1 installtion it install it in Disk 1 at the end of the free unparitioned space. 1027 MB aprox.

I will try to install it without the seond disk, maybe also this can influence, i don't think so, but it could, all can happend :p

[D_Zarster]

QP Direct, installed to a (1gig) 1024mb partiton at the end of the drive = QP install disc is needed to create.
Creates the QP partition and the QP installer "installs" a WinXP Embedded OS to the (1) gig partition, plus installs the needed windows files (39mb)

QP = The Windows part. (39mb in the C:\SwSetup\QPW folder) Does not "re-key" QP if uninstalled via the windows add/remove apps function.... Totally seperate standalone app. Need to make QuickPlay work while in windows.

I need a link to download the QP2.0 installfiles so I can install them on the QP partision WITHOUT destoying my Vista install on the C drive. I only got some crappy recovery cd's I burned from the Pc itself. anyone up for the job? :P

ohh. what exactly is in the files in post 425 on page 15? are they what I need?

[Ericko]

I need a link to download the QP2.0 installfiles so I can install them on the QP partision WITHOUT destoying my Vista install on the C drive. I only got some crappy recovery cd's I burned from the Pc itself. anyone up for the job? :P

ohh. what exactly is in the files in post 425 on page 15? are they what I need?
Yes, those files are supposed to be QPv2 installation files. I hope they still work, if they don't, ask someone to upload them again. I can't uploead them 'cause I don't have QPv2.

[D_Zarster]

hmmm.. the site he used to upload the files wont let me download em.. i put in the letters and it just sends me to yet another 30 sec wait followed but a new code i got to write.. has anyone else got the same problem? hmm ill try it on a XP pc with IE6 and see if that works better.. also.. thous intall files.. do you install within windows or how does it work?

[D_Zarster]

okay. looks like its finally downloading.. darn IE7.. :P

now I just got to firure out how to intall this safely when its done downloading.

Edit. Dam.. when I try to install it I got that same error message as many others in here.. I gues I need to install 2.0 before this 2.1 installer.. has anyone uploaded 2.0?

[BuZzEdW]

hi everyone, i just got a pavilion dv2025nr, and i was going to reformat it just like if that were my clone desktop, when i saw the QP and i started to look for it around to have it and then reinstall it, so i found this thread and i was shock, i couldnt belive that the 2 options were reformating and not having QP or have the shitty XP that came with...

after 3 days of reading this post (man its 17 pages!!!) i am relax and tomorrow i will reformat it, but i still need a sumary of wot to do, to dont **** it. I think i saw other thread where it says like 10 steps to do all, but just want to be sure

also i want to congratulate everyone because wthout this i would be nuts, but i still have some questions, if i reformat all i will blow the recovery partition, do i need it?i think i dont but just to be sure, and other thing, i have a SATA disk, but i dont have the drivers and i dont find it in the hp page, those are necesary? my brother just bought a desktop and have a SATA and he didnt press the f6 key when asked in the install and everything went well...
if i need the drivers, could i put them in a usb pen drive? because i dont have the usb diskette and have no money...

i need to know another thing? this is my first laptop and i hope everything go well...
thx in advance
greattings from Venezuela
cya
EdD

[fduenas]

originally it comes in Dik1 (Win XP) so i have left 1.1 GB of unpartitioned space.
the when I run QP 2.1 installtion it install it in Disk 1 at the end of the free unparitioned space. 1027 MB aprox.

I will try to install it without the seond disk, maybe also this can influence, i don't think so, but it could, all can happend :p
Hi Dont' know if osmeone could do it, But i could not been able to maker function QP 2.0 or 2.1 in my HP DV8130us. IT seems i will have to stock with my QP 1.0 untili can buy another computer. It saounds sad, but i'm tired of still trying i can't e able to success in any way. It was Fun :) anyway. If Someone could help in another way it will be apreciated.

regards

[AmigaDude]

BuZzEdW - My best suggestion is to look for the DV2000 ReFormat thread with all the specifics. It IS possible, but you must have good preparation and the SATA drivers are a MUST HAVE. I'd guess that the USB drive would work, but check that thread to make sure.

fduenas - Did you try removing the second disk? If so, what happened?

[WeAreNotAlone]

BuZzEdW,
USB flash drive won't work from posts I've read.
Sata drivers may or may not be present.... Depending on what version of windows you are trying to install.

(The $10 HP provided OS disc, an option when CTO'ing a machine HAS the drivers... Installs without having to press F6, point it to the drivers.)

CTO=Custom to Order

Drivers are in the C:\SwSetup folder. Should be the SAME drivers as used on the dv2000t.

[AmigaDude]

okay. looks like its finally downloading.. darn IE7.. :P

now I just got to firure out how to intall this safely when its done downloading.

Edit. Dam.. when I try to install it I got that same error message as many others in here.. I gues I need to install 2.0 before this 2.1 installer.. has anyone uploaded 2.0?
No need to install 2.0 before 2.1, they are both complete installers. Exactly which error message are you getting? There is one that basically means you must put the Registry entry in, and another means not enough disk space.

[D_Zarster]

the one saying alot of stuff. and in the buttomline its stats with -21 something..

hers a picture of the screen (since the printscreen fucnktion is screwed up totally.. proberly because of some driver issues.. I can upload the screenshot if you want yet another reson to post "LOL" )

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/2905/dsc00287me7.th.jpg (http://img104.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00287me7.jpg)

Edit: Info on the screen shot for later use:
Box in background saying:

Installing QuickPlay Direct 2.1

Box in forground saying:

ComponentMoveData Error Information

ComponentMoveData had the following error:

Component: Quick Play Component
File Group:
File:
Error Number: -2147418113

[WeAreNotAlone]

No need to install 2.0 before 2.1, they are both complete installers. Exactly which error message are you getting? There is one that basically means you must put the Registry entry in, and another means not enough disk space.

And I think another error message related to trying to install QP to a logical partition...

[D_Zarster]

well.. the QP partisioned is unallocated so I cant see it in
"my computer" (called "computer" in vista) I can only see it in disk management and theres one gig
so I got this:
C: 67.11Gb (blue)
Unallocated: 8Mb ??WTH?? (balck)
D: 6.4Gb (blue)
Unallocated: 1GB (black)

(the color is the barcolor in the top of the drive in diskmanagement)

[AmigaDude]

well.. the QP partisioned is unallocated so I cant see it in
"my computer" (called "computer" in vista) I can only see it in disk management and theres one gig
so I got this:
C: 67.11Gb (blue)
Unallocated: 8Mb ??WTH?? (balck)
D: 6.4Gb (blue)
Unallocated: 1GB (black)

(the color is the barcolor in the top of the drive in diskmanagement)

1 - (at least in XP) if you look at the bottom of the window there is a legend, that probably shows Navy= Primary Partition, Green = Extended Partition, Royal Blue = Logical Drive

1a - If you have an Extended Partition, it will have a small Green border surrounding the partition graphics.

2 - Exactly how many bytes are in that 1Gb unallocated space? I'm not sure but it may need a little bit more than 1Gb.

[WeAreNotAlone]

D_Zarster,

1: Please when talking about ERROR codes POST the ERROR code, the text of... instead of doing a "screen shot".
OR

2: Post both the image AND the text of the error code.

http://img104.imageshack.us/my.php?i...sc00287me7.jpg

Box in background saying:

Installing QuickPlay Direct 2.1

Box in forground saying:

ComponentMoveData Error Information

ComponentMoveData had the following error:

Component: Quick Play Component
File Group:
File:
Error Number: -2147418113



WHY? ... 6 months from now someone (such as yourself on another issue maybe) may be searching for a "fix".... and the "image" is more than likely NOT going to still be "hosted"...:thumbdown

Hate when when I run across some good info, people don't post the "error" code in this case.... and the image is "gone".:saywhat:

There was another poster a while back who did the same thing... posting a "screenshot" of a error code... but never posted the "code" itself in any of his posts.... and a short time after he "got"... "his" answer to "his" problem the image was DELETED....


It would be sort of like someone posting a "image" of the HP QuickPlay 2.0 install disc showing the part number... but no-one posted the part number.... and then the image was deleted.

Here's the link to D_Zarster's other thread,

HP DV5137ea, purchase date Sep-2006
Trying to install Vista beta 2.0... and re-install QP

According to HP unit shipped with QuickPlay 2.0 Direct and QuickPlay 2.0 for Windows

According to the above "screen shot", which I assume will NOT be hosted 6 months from now he's trying to install QP 2.1

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&lang=en&dlc=en&product=3175657&docname=c00665906
http://www.notebookforums.com/post2390018.html

[D_Zarster]

D_Zarster,

1: Please when talking about ERROR codes POST the ERROR code, the text of... instead of doing a "screen shot".

----------------------

WHY? ... 6 months from now someone (such as yourself on another issue maybe) may be searching for a "fix".... and the "image" is more than likely NOT going to still be "hosted"...:thumbdown


well.. good point.. but what now? do I just need a 2.0 Install disk..? cant i run 2.1 on my pc?

I did talk to HP and they could only send me the recoverydisks (wich I allredy burned from the preloaded recovery files on the HD) :|

[AmigaDude]

Look back/up 2 posts and let us know if you have an Extended Partion, which QP does not like at all.

[D_Zarster]

Im pretty sure the drives are just fine.. I havent done anything to the exstra space atall.

since I did allredy discribe this the best I can I will just post this 2nd screenshot

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/2374/dsc00289yp9.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00289yp9.jpg)

also.. remember this is on a VISTA machine so it does not look exactly like XP

[Costoni]

HP Pavilion DV1664EA (DV1000 series), Centrino Duo laptop.

I had some movie files in the shared documents folder. Because I had seen some of those movies I deleted the files and put other new movies in that folder. I run QuickPlay inside Windows XP and everything was OK. Then, just to show my wife my new computer was so nice, I turn-it off and then on via the QuickPlay buttons. Surprise, the files that QuickPlay Direct shows are the ones I had before the deletion process. I was so amazed I tried to view one off the movies I had deleted just a few minutes early, and the second surprise arose, QuickPlay Direct shows me the movie. I turned the computer off and then on again, now via the normal on/off button and the third surprise and most unpleasant came: the computer didn’t start up, at some point in the start up process windows blue screens kept showing. I tried to recover the system but it kept failing, so I had to do a destructive recovery and I lost all my files.



Next I installed the system again and I have tested again the QuickPlay Direct. Again it continues to list deleted files and does not list fresh copied files.

I have already contacted HP support, they told me to upgrade the firmware, I did it, I made a destructive (format) recovery and again the same thing occurs, the file list that QuickPlay Direct shows is different (outdated), and almost everytime I run QuickPlay Direct and I restart the PC the CHKDSK program verifys and corrects errors on my disk.

Help me please,

Paulo Costa (Portugal)

[AmigaDude]

D_Zarster - I'm still digesting all of what this means, but it sounds like Vista WILL NOT play well with QP2.x. My first thought is that you are very lucky that the install failed, since the QP2.x installers overwrite the MBR. They then proceed to install a (hidden) 2nd install of WinXP (WinPE actually) complete with it's own boot.ini.

From MSFT article http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;919529:



When you install an earlier version of the Windows operating system on a Windows Vista-based computer, Setup overwrites everything from the MBR, the boot sector, and the boot files. Therefore, the earlier version the Windows operating system loses forward compatibility with Windows Vista.:oops:


If you are willing, and have the QP2 code on disk, you can try turning on debug mode for the Install process. It just means finding / editing the file custom.ini. It should look like this:[QuickPlay]
ProductName="QuickPlay"
CLScan=Hewlett-Packard

Add this line to it, and debug mode is turned on and you will get progress messages throughout the install. j Might help see exactly what happens before it fails.


[QuickPlay]
ProductName="QuickPlay"
CLScan=Hewlett-Packard
DeBug_Mode=1

[whomung]

Well, almost true. It can play DVD, video clips, or music files without booting up Windows, but the laptop still needs to be TURNED ON. :laughing:

And (at least in my experience) it has to go through the initial boot phase of of the machine --into the Windows Pre Environment..... The "Time Savings" between having to boot the machine all the way into Windows to play a CD, versus using the "Quickplay" option... are basically trivial....

AND.... (again in my opinion) QP player kinda sucks....

I'm running QP v2.1xxxxx

[D_Zarster]

Okay guys.. I did just reinstall XP home from my recovery DVDs because my new 310c DVB-T tuner did not work in Vista atall.. so Im back to basics and QP is working just fine.. so I gues I wont bother you any time soon.. :P thanks for the help and intrests

-Zarsters - Out