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Update Your Video Drivers After Installing Windows 7

By Fei on February 26, 2010

By Rick Broida
February 25, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO – I just installed Windows 7 on a Compaq laptop that was previously running Vista. It was a clean install, meaning I wiped the hard drive rather than simply upgrading the OS. (I had my reasons for doing so, but I won’t bore you with them here.)

The install went perfectly, with one exception: the display wasn’t running at its maximum, native resolution (which on this system is 1,200 by 800). Instead, it was stuck at a rather chunky 800 by 600, and when I went to increase it (by right-clicking the desktop and choosing Screen resolution), the only option was 1,024 by 768–still shy of optimal.

What happened? Simple: Windows 7 had failed to detect and download drivers for the laptop’s ATI Radeon video hardware. Thus, I had to grab them manually, which was surprisingly easy:

1. Click Start, type device manager, then press Enter.

2. Expand the tree for Display adapters. You should see an entry that says “Standard VGA” or something similar.

3. Right-click that entry, then click Update Driver Software.

4. Click Search automatically for updated driver software. Windows should be able to locate, download, and install the proper drivers for your video hardware, as it did on my Compaq.

When it’s all done, you’ll need to reboot. When Windows starts up again, your display should be running at its optimal resolution. If not, right-click somewhere on the desktop, choose Screen resolution, and choose your desired setting. Easy-peasy!

HP Compaq 6530b for the business traveler

By Jon on June 26, 2009

The highly mobile HP Compaq 6530b Notebook PC helps keep you connected and productive so your office goes with you. This newly designed notebook offers the latest Intel Core^T 2 Duo Processors, enhanced security solutions, and compatibility with a range of HP Universal Accessories for a complete business solution around the corner or across the globe. Built to last. Reliable features such as HP DuraFinish, magnesium alloy support structure, and HP 3D DriveGuard help give you a reliable notebook that can go the distance.

Technology in tune with your needs
With the 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display, you choose between a high-resolution, an antiglare or an HP BrightView display. Experience new levels of system responsiveness when running multiple applications and smarter battery performance designed to help extend mobility with Intel Core 2 Duo Processors. With the Upgrade Bay with Dual HDD support, easily replace your optical with an optional secondary hard drive or upgrade to the next-generation optical drive. Quickly synchronize and store your data with different types of devices or other users with the integrated Media Card Reader.

Enjoy wireless in more places
Whether you’re across the street or across the country, HP Mobile Broadband, Wi-Fi Certified WLAN5 and Bluetooth technologies allow you to conveniently stay connected in more places.

HP Professional Innovations help you focus on your business
Built to protect. An array of multi-layered, customizable security solutions help defend your network, your applications, and your data.

Built to simplify
Boost your productivity while maximizing simplicity with features such as HP QuickLook 2, which allows you to quickly view your e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks information with one touch of a button.