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..

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.

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

1. Get last key pressed
2. If (key code) is between 01h - 04h -> Save KeyCode
   Else Boot Normal
3. 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
4. If RECO is found AND RecoveryFlag is set
   Unset RecoveryFlags in MBR, Mark as Boot Partition
   Rewrite MBR and Boot Recovery Partition
5. 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 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.

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.. By the way thanks Amiga Dude and all others who helped again...

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.

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.

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).

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]

Clean Windows installation + QPv2.1 = BLUE SCREEN

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. 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.

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.

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 ?

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 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...

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

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

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)?

There is a link to the iso image here.

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...

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