The hash file noted for "DriverPack HID 12.03 for Windows 2000/XP/2003 (x86)" in BitTorrent is 9CDB79D633EBEA5C58C3BD57E06E63EF03F26801.
1,051 2012-03-29 06:23:35
Re: DP_HID_wnt5_x86-32_* Discussion thread (45 replies, posted in 3rd Party DriverPacks)
1,052 2012-03-27 18:47:02
Re: [REQ] WLAN - Atheros USB Wireless Network drivers updated (10 replies, posted in DriverPack WLAN)
AR9170 series USB WiFi updated to {DriverVer = 12/21/2010, 3.0.0.174} WHQL for 2k-xp (arusb_xpx.sys missing from OEM for xp64)
here --> https://h10145.www1.hp.com/Downloads/Do … chaseDate=
direct dl --> http://h30538.www3.hp.com/prdownloads/J … tId=LAPUSB
Driver changes: - 3com references replaced with HP
- RoamingMode enabled by default
- Dlink ShowZeroLengthSSID & maxTxPower variables added
Archived here for Win-All (incl. Ovislink) --> http://www.mediafire.com/file/iavygn8bu … .5.0.23.7z 
1,053 2012-03-27 18:43:26
Re: [REQ] Atheros USB 2.0 WLAN (9 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack WLAN)
AR9170 series USB WiFi updated to {vista DriverVer = 12/21/2010, 3.1.0.139 ; win7 DriverVer = 12/21/2010, 3.5.0.23} WHQL
here --> https://h10145.www1.hp.com/Downloads/Do … chaseDate=
direct dl --> http://h30538.www3.hp.com/prdownloads/J … tId=LAPUSB
Driver changes: - 3com references replaced with HP
- RoamingMode enabled by default
- Dlink ShowZeroLengthSSID & maxTxPower variables added
Submitted here for Win-All (incl. Ovislink) --> http://www.mediafire.com/file/iavygn8bu … .5.0.23.7z
1,054 2012-03-27 15:22:26
Re: Unable to identify item to load drivers (10 replies, posted in Hardware)
It's in your Profile. Just include the image's web-address in your signature with [ i m g ] [ / i m g ] less the spaces. : )
1,055 2012-03-27 14:55:28
Re: Vista chipset v12.03 32bit gives me a iusb3hcs.sys error at boot (3 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack Chipset)
That driver is WHQL'ed for NT6.1. VistaSP1??? You did delete the Win7 folder before integration?
1,056 2012-03-27 10:53:59
Re: [SLVD] Not able to setup windows (12 replies, posted in DriverPack Mass Storage)
It's not DriverPacks policy to assist with non-DriverPack related issues (time is so precious), but i thought 'what the h*ll'!
One thing i neglected to mention (since i figure that it should 'go without saying'), is electronic cleanliness. I use an air compressor setup @ about 80psi at a 10cm(4in) distance. (Safety is critical & your own responsibility - fans can be driven to amputate a digit) A soft-bristle nylon brush is effective at removing most residue. It's amazing what glitches this detritus can cause due to stray-capacitance/electric-fields, high-impedance intermittents, and metal plague (including primarily Zinc & Tin).
Why not try to move it to another SATA port? You do risk the time and effort to obtain success in the first place, though.
They don't always update the 'eye-candy' on a 'beta' BIOS.
Any luck obtaining a non-contact IR thermometer? Even the 'cheap' models generally yield eye-opening results. (esp. how biased BIOS can be)
1,057 2012-03-27 10:23:53
Re: [Tool] SendTo InstallShield Cabinet-Log File Viewer (10 replies, posted in Software)
.. updated to 1.6.1 (build 59) via --> http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopic.p … 804#121804
1,058 2012-03-25 17:44:57
Re: Unable to identify item to load drivers (10 replies, posted in Hardware)
I'm no 'driver genius'; the genuine Mensa alumni are the men & women that create these drivers and chips for the OEM's & VAR's.
Your request is easy, though. Just look up the latest USB HWid list from either http://www.linux-usb.org/usb.ids or the 'USBdevs.txt' file within SIV here http://rh-software.com/downloads/siv.zip & search for your VendorID (VID) specifically 0CF3, then cross-reference the ProductID (PID). This yields an "Atheros Communications, Inc." & "AR3011 Bluetooth (no firmware)", respectively. Product Brief
Minimum requirement for licensing it w. Toshiba Bluetooth v9 is a USB\VID_0CF3&PID_3004 (Atheros HWid support seems to start with v9.00).
Windows Update has a driver http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … ed001d0b44 accessible with IE (WHQL'ed for Win7-8 only), that indicates it to be USB\VID_0CF3&PID_3000.DeviceDesc="Atheros Valkyrie BootROM". Are there any Bluetooth devices in your DeviceManager? use SIV or Microsoft USBView - USB Connection Viewer via an OEM http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities/usbview.zip
I'm still a fan of XP & elated to see support continue through mid-decade. Hardware access has it's advantages at times.
Do you not find xp64 limiting, or is xp64's notoriety based upon issues that are long a thing of the past? DP's is actively purging xp64 drivers from the NT5 side of things. 
1,059 2012-03-25 10:58:20
Re: [REQ] WLAN - Ralink drivers (12 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack WLAN)
funny thing... the download page says "No Geek Needed". http://driverpacks.net/node/762/drivers
-> Note: Support for Windows Vista & 2008 64 bit!
802.11 USB Wireless LAN Adapter
No Geek Needed
1,060 2012-03-25 01:48:12
Re: [REQ] WLAN - Ralink drivers (12 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack WLAN)
RT2860 {DriverVer = 12/07/2011, v3.02.09.0000} WHQL for Win7 is here http://206.17.82.2/en_US/downloads/deta … D=DS027692
direct-dl here --> http://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mob … w401ww.exe
This is a combined driver for Atheros & Ralink HW; the Ralink RT2860 driver is in the CyberTan folder.
unbjorked here (w. utility) --> Edit:*** updated below ***
RT2860 v3.2.11.0 exists in the wild, yet i have no oem link as of yet. WHQL extract from unofficial source as follows:
Edit:*** updated below ***
1,061 2012-03-25 01:27:01
Re: Driver Count Question (14 replies, posted in Windows 7 tools)
I've been a fan of Nir Sofer's constantly updated "HashMyFiles". http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/hash_my_files.html
I like the look of Notepad++'s formatting, highlighting differences! That's a pleasant sight for sore eyes. 
ooo, 'free beer'! Doh!
1,062 2012-03-25 01:10:02
Re: [SLVD] Not able to setup windows (12 replies, posted in DriverPack Mass Storage)
Sherlock Holmes used Deductive Reasoning to solve his mysteries. Similar approaches to electronic hardware yield increasing success rates.
One place to start may be the CMOS battery. I use a small WiFi-finder that uses a CR2032 & has a low-battery warning. It draws a fair bit of current for that style of battery, so weak cells (they can still measure 3 Volts) are easily eliminated. This is advantageous with even new cells to eliminate 'duds'. Weak CMOS batteries can yield unpredictable results. Do not 'flash' anything with such a backup battery unless it is known to pass such a test. After installing a good battery, short the 'ClearCMOS' jumper for 15 seconds with the P/S unplugged & drained, then remove it.
Leave the drive disconnected for now. Ensure that you are using a known-good Power Supply (inspect for blown caps if unsure - power disconnected & drained - ask if unsure - if it's light as a feather, chuck it!).
Clock everything stock by loading the optimized defaults. Do this immediately after flashing (if you do so - @ your own risk), too. Run a 'memtest' on it until it passes (link in my sig.).
If you have a non-contact IR thermometer (if not, aim to; BIOS rarely tells the whole truth!), 'scan' the board (above & below if possible without blowing yourself up) for hotspots. Take measurements about 1-4 cm from the target if possible. When you find them (usually MOSFETs/chipsets/CPU in order of hottest to coolest) make note of any nearby capacitors (within that 'thermal-zone') & their apparent condition. Mark them for future reference. http://badcaps.net/pages.php?vid=5
Speaking of BIOS, are you using the latest 'Beta'? http://www.gigabyte.com/products/produc … =2669#bios
http://www.gigabyte.com/webpage/20/HowT … hBIOS.html I loathe WinFlashers. I flash in SafeMode-DOS wherever possible using a small HDD in an enclosure. Your results may vary.
(remember to load defaults & pass memtest before proceeding)
OK, now that you've solved any cooling issues (i hate the way stock coolers 'warp' a board over time with no backing plate) & are confidant in the system health, it is time to proceed with the HDD.
I note that the manual states that <Ctrl><F1> enables advanced options within the BIOS. Ensure that SMART is enabled. Stick with Auto for your drives (avoid Non-combined mode - your PATA optical device will disappear as it disables PATA - what a PITA!).
Consider the possibility that your optical device/disc are a source of error. (Dirty discs - done dirt cheap!)
Now power down & get the manufacturer's tools for the drive. Check the manufacturer's site for any speed-limiting jumper settings (shouldn't be necessary). Backup any important data if necessary. Use the manufacturer's tools (<F12> for Boot Menu or change Boot Order in BIOS) to zero the drive & run an advanced test (on another system if necessary).
If this drive still won't install properly (give the machine an extra fifteen minutes if the drive light remains lit during format), try another SATA drive or use GParted from a linux-live disc for confirmation (time to check warranty remaining on drive?).
I hope at least some of this helps, and that none of it hurts!
1,063 2012-03-25 00:08:24
Re: Driver Count Question (14 replies, posted in Windows 7 tools)
Just a 'heads up' before file deletions are committed. A consequence of using MD5 checksums in comparison is the risk of collisions (two or more files with identical checksums, yet differing contents). The odds of this occurring are remote; yet worth noting (& double-checking for).
One possible method of eliminating this factor is to recalculate sums for the matched .inf's utilizing SHA1 (used in .cat files) or preferably SHA256 (noted in nV - NT6.2 .cat files) for final comparison.
There may also exist some Vista drivers that have no equivalent (for HWid's) in either the All or Win7 folders. I hold no examples of this before you presently, yet i must acknowledge the possibility.
1,064 2012-03-21 22:19:07
Re: Windows 8/Server2012 Preview - Available now! (14 replies, posted in Windows 8 Discussion)
Those aforementioned 'apps' my have a very limited shelf-life from what i have recently heard.
A former Microsoft program manager was so frustrated with the user interface, he launched his own Fixingwindows8.com website. (as announced by PCworld)
One day later, this information was out-dated, as the website shut down (sadly, no help from the Wayback Machine). http://www.windows8update.com/2012/03/1 … shut-down/ It seems that the former program manager in question is currently a user-interface designer as properly announced by slashgear.
slashgear wrote:
Windows 8 is shaping up to be Microsoft’s best mainstream OS to-date, but that hasn’t stopped criticism of the platform, even bringing one former team member out of the woodwork to try to “fix” it.
Hope springs eternal that MS will have the user-interfaces polished for Desktop, Tablet, & other Types well-before RTM. If so, this may indicate that Michael Bibik Jr. was indeed "The one"!.
Others remain skeptical: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/20 … 8_october/
One thing that is becoming clearer, the ARM versions of Windows 8 will most likely be irrelevant to DriverPacks.
P.S. Kudos to PCWorld for announcing information with the shortest relevance i've seen in a while! What remains relevant; however, is their survey
Meanwhile, the new iPad remains a 'hot' commodity. http://www.reghardware.com/2012/03/20/c … an_ipad_2/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/20 … r_reports/ 
1,065 2012-03-21 18:43:07
Re: Driver Count Question (14 replies, posted in Windows 7 tools)
How do i differentiate a Premium WHQL signature from a standard WHQL signature versus Authenticode?
http://forum.driverpacks.net/viewtopic. … 820#p47820
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library … 85%29.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library … 85%29.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library … 85%29.aspx
Would this mean that drivers from earlier OS's need to be included when no native driver exists?
1,066 2012-03-21 18:36:15
Re: [CLSD] Could you add these drivers to your DriversPack ? (8 replies, posted in DriverPack Mass Storage)
That's a nVidia SATA Raid {DriverVer=09/11/2007,10.1.0.20}, btw; intended for an MCP73, http://www.nvidia.com/object/mcp_intel_techspecs.html
OEM --> http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles … mp;SC=PA_7
Referenced from: http://support.acer.com/product/default … odelId=473
When speaking of the v11.1.0.43 drivers,
Fernando wrote:
http://www.nforcershq.com/forum/xp-opti … 70968.html
The drivers of these actual Driverpacks are based on the inofficial 15.56 sets, which recently were published by Gigabyte/Asus and natively do support MCP51, MCP61, MCP73, MCP78 and MCP79 chipsets.
You already include these (or better), do you not mr_smartepants? Wouldn't hAqX0ne simply need to make a DriverPacks-integrated Windows XP Install CD to allow the install of either RAID or AHCI mode to be able to use the 11.1.0.43 drivers?
Ensure to backup any important data, first.
1,067 2012-03-19 22:41:28
Topic: Don't read this if you shoot the messanger 1st, & ask questions later! (22 replies, posted in Other)
Don't Panic! Obama's getting ready to put America to work (whether she likes it or not).
Hold onto your hats guys; this could get rough. http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php? … ;aid=29835
Things must be bad in the M.E. Well, that & the estimated 200-Tonne mini-'China Syndrome' in Fukushima, working it's way out of the concrete (hopefully) encasing it. Then there's the plea by 'Veterans Today' to evacuate Servicemen from Tokyo. If i had my way, i'd invite Japan to stay here in Canada for a couple of decades or so! Domo Arigato, gozaimashita!
http://enenews.com/nhk-very-severe-acci … int-photos
an unnamed Japanese politician wrote:
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2012/02/25 … rom-japan/
“Smile, and the radiation won’t hurt you.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesium-137 ... has a 30-year half-life.
Unlike the radioactive Iodine (8-day HL), it won't be gone in my lifetime!
Fallout Maps (incl. Chernobyl) -> http://cerea.enpc.fr/fr/fukushima.html
In San Fransisco, Radioactive Cesium has been measured in Dairy milk at about 150% maximum internal dosage recommended by the EPA (UCalBerkeley). http://enenews.com/highest-level-radioa … imit-chart
Mind you, they raised (at least) the external limits shortly after the crisis started.
http://www.naturalnews.com/031963_radia … osure.html
http://www.activistpost.com/2011/04/eu- … table.html
"Many of these increases are allowed in products such as infant formula and baby foods.
It should be noted that the new EU changes only apply to food imported from Japan."
Note that some scientists conclude that there may not be a safe limit for internal ingestion of radionuclides. * this is 'above'
(Death toll from Chernobyl est. over 1 million not incl. deformities!!!) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/01/opini … r=2&hp
Radiation.org has estimated that anywhere from 14000 to 22000 Americans may have already perished from the Daichi Disaster within the first 14 weeks.
Studies conducted by India's scientific community utilizing their experience with Canadian Heavy-Water 'Candu' Reactors (& the beta-decaying Tritium released) has convinced India's government to estimate exposure & risk on a linear scale. http://www.friendsofbruce.ca/Print%20Pr … Survey.pdf Increased infant mortality & deformities (double-digits, etc) were noted.
Here is a small study from the U.S. that shows a significant infant-mortality drop after closing various reactors.
http://www.radiation.org/spotlight/reactorclosings.html
One thing these studies all seem to agree upon is that the youngest of our world population is most at risk. Don't leave Vigilance (eternally the price of Freedom) to our 'Dearest Leaders'. They need help, serious help! They have no real concrete plan should another 7.0 or greater quake befall Japan! (What are the odds of that?)
Look at these short-sighted, grossly-overpaid 'glorified chair-warmers' (IMO); they gave up testing long before SanFran's Cesium levels spiked in August (to-date)! http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fss … este.shtml I want to go down there & drag a camera-crew in tow, dammit! First rule of Public Service; if you don't care about people GTFO! Cue "the Donald".
http://thesafefoodhandbook.blogspot.ca/ … ports.html
"Yes, there was an import alert announced in the U.S. starting in March, 2011 regarding the importation of all milk and milk products and fresh vegetables and fruits which were either produced or manufactured in any of the four Japanese prefectures of Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma. Progressively, this alert was revised during 2011 as these food products were found to be safe." * see above"Overall, there have been no major warning flags on any of the Japanese food products that are being imported into the U.S. At least, according to the FDA.
The Canadian CFIA and nations elsewhere have taken action similar to the FDA to make sure that no food or animal feed with high radiation levels enters the country".
Somebody forgot to consult their respective Meteorological & Oceanography departments (it's already here - imported from Japan via wind & wave)!
Prevention. I wish that i had definitive answers (verifiably correct one's that is - seek professional advice). 
Oh, yeah; & Don't Panic! The truth will help set you free.
1,068 2012-03-19 20:30:04
Re: [IMPL] Chipset - NEC/Renesas, ASMedia, Etron & FrescoLogic USB3 (20 replies, posted in DriverPack Chipset)
Etron USB3 driver updated to "DriverVer = 03/01/2012, 1.00.0000.0111" WHQL for XP, Win2k3, NT6
Full Installer here --> http://www.etron.com/manager/uploads/ve … .0.111.zip
Driver Only here --> Edit:*** updated below ***
1,069 2012-03-19 20:28:29
Re: [REQ] Chipset - ASMedia, Etron, intel, NEC-Renesas USB3 drivers (24 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack Chipset)
Etron USB3 driver updated to "DriverVer = 03/01/2012,1.00.0000.0111" WHQL for XP, Win2k3, Vista, Win7 (Win 8 as of yet unconfirmed)
Full Installer here --> http://www.etron.com/manager/uploads/ve … .0.111.zip
Driver Only here --> Edit:*** updated below ***
note: not included in DP_Chipset_1203
1,070 2012-03-16 18:11:23
Re: [REQ] Chipset - Fresco Logic USB 3.0 xHCI driver update (6 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack Chipset)
Fresco Logic's USB3 driver updated to "DriverVer=03/02/2012, 3.5.36.0" WHQL for XP & Win7 (not Vista)
x86 - xHCI driver here --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … 01da4c8b7e
x86 - hub driver here --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … f56a377790
x64 - xHCI driver here --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … 8fa9eb0b26
x64 - hub driver here --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … e8b018593f 
1,071 2012-03-16 18:07:50
Re: [IMPL] Chipset - NEC/Renesas, ASMedia, Etron & FrescoLogic USB3 (20 replies, posted in DriverPack Chipset)
AsMedia's driver updated to "DriverVer=02/21/2012, 1.14.8.0" WHQL for Win2k-Win7
here --> ftp://asrock.cn/drivers/all/USB/USB3_AS … .14.8).zip
Etron's USB3 driver updated to "DriverVer = 02/03/2012, 1.00.0000.0110" WHQL for XP, Vista & Win7
here --> ftp://asrock.cn/drivers/all/USB/USB3_Et … 0.110).zip
Fresco Logic's USB3 driver updated to "DriverVer=03/02/2012, 3.5.36.0" WHQL for XP & Win7 (not Vista)
XHCI driver here --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … 01da4c8b7e
hub driver here --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … f56a377790
1,072 2012-03-16 17:59:48
Re: [REQ] Chipset - ASMedia, Etron, intel, NEC-Renesas USB3 drivers (24 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack Chipset)
AsMedia driver updated to "DriverVer=02/21/2012, 1.14.8.0" WHQL for Win2k-Win7
here --> ftp://asrock.cn/drivers/all/USB/USB3_AS … .14.8).zip
Etron USB3 driver updated to "DriverVer = 02/03/2012,1.00.0000.0110" WHQL for XP, Vista & Win7
here --> ftp://asrock.cn/drivers/all/USB/USB3_Et … 0.110).zip
1,073 2012-03-14 18:35:08
Re: Graphics A x64 (52 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack Graphics A)
the drivers on WinUpdateCatalog appear to be WHQL for Win7 x86 & x64 (despite the Win8CP label) and v296.17, later than the OEM v296.10. Oddity, eh? Your 'Navel Researcher' found something other than lint, once again! 
Next question, which is the new driver that has the least potential to shut off the on-card fans?
1,074 2012-03-14 16:20:46
Re: Graphics A x64 (52 replies, posted in Vista / 7 DriverPack Graphics A)
Both x86 & x64 Win8 v296.17 WHQL drivers are also available via OEM (for Win8 Consumer Preview only!).
desktop x86 english here --> http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/2 … review.exe
international http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/2 … review.exe
desktop x64 here --> http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/2 … review.exe
international http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/2 … review.exe
notebook x86 (international) here --> http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/2 … review.exe
notebook x64 (international) here --> http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/2 … review.exe
The desktop Security Catalogs look more reasonable than that first Win8 driver link, a mix of sha1 & sha256.
The new release is more widely-available through WindowsUpdateCatalog now, although they claim Win8CP WHQL (it's actually Win7 in the Security Catalog & the claimed file-sizes are a tad inaccurate). DriverVer = 03/06/2012, 9.18.12.9617 note: v296.17
Example for NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT/GeForce8600M GT:
x86 desktop --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … ff510f115b
x86 notebook --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … 09e9a8ef9f
x64 desktop --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … 7aeb37d8b5
x64 notebook --> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/ … 597b4f8e37
MS structures their driver packages different from the OEM DL, though; no "bells & whistles".
1,075 2012-03-14 15:22:55
Re: [REQ] WLAN - Atheros AR5xxx/AR9xxx updated drivers (20 replies, posted in DriverPack WLAN)
... & further updated to DriverVer = 01/10/2012,9.2.0.480 WHQL (listed by Toshiba as v9.3.0.1020 - WTF???)
here --> http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content … 24500f.exe
uncorked here (utility support - unknown - likely not for XP)
--> http://www.mediafire.com/file/ta7cghg1a … 2.0.480.7z