No disk bootable on Compaq Presario CQ42 problem

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• Compaq presario CQ42: Compaq presario CQ42 HDD Upgrade

  Hello!

  A good and nice day to all!

  I just want to know if it is possible to upgrade my computer laptop (HP Compaq Presario CQ42) drive HARD internal 320 GB (current) upwards up to 1 TB of HARD drive?

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  My HARD drive right now is having a problem. I have it parted to partition 2 and it worked for me for a couple of years now. But lately this week, I removed the HDD to be used with an external box to copy some files from my desktop and installed as soon as it is. Unfortunately, when I try to start my laptop, it starts only until windows 8 Logo appears then flashing the screen off a second and turns to a black screen (similar to the background at boot)...

  When I put my camera and connect with my desktop, C drive is not recognized more... He sometimes say that I format the drive and there is sometimes no drive at all. While my D drive and his reserved system are present and accessible...

  I tried to recover the drive using HDD regenerator, but he says that the disc is fine.

  I also tried TestDisk but still no good result...

  With what I shared, may be you have some idea of what happened so I would like to know about it...

  My real question is how much HARD disk capacity can be improved? I intend to install a 1 TB if posible...

  Best regards and thanks a lot for any response...

  #IloveHP

  Not a good idea to remove a hard drive from a work computer and then attach it to another computer. Permissions can get screwed to the top of this way. If you want to transfer files off the drive just do it on a computer network. But to really tell if the hard drive is to have software or hardware issues you just need to launch the diagnostic hard drive in the BIOS of the laptop. And your question on the 1 TB drive is easy: no problem. You can install a 9.5 mm thickness 2.5 inch wide SATA 1 TB hard drive. They are actually 1.5 TB abd even now, drives of 2 TB and those would be too much work.

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• HP Compaq Presario CQ42: can I upgrade cpu? HP Compaq Presario CQ42. Core i5 430 m for core i5 3320

  Hello HP.
  I have a question. My laptop is HP Compaq Presario CQ42 and core i5 430 m processor. I want to stretch cpu for the third generation of cpu and the fourth generation cpu. I found it core i5 3320 Mr. Peut work it core i5 3320 m cpu? It can better performance?

  Hello Angaahai ;

  Let me welcome you on the HP forums!

  I read your post about upgrading your CPU and wanted to help.

  This link is to HP for your PC product page: http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/Compaq-Presario-CQ42-Notebook-PC-series/4121902/model/4149187/manuals

  If you right-click on the entry of l maintenance and Service Manual, you can download this PDF on your PC.  On page 94, it lists the compatible processors, and on the next page, he begins the removal and replacement procedures.

  Unless you did something like this many times before, I would advise to do it yourself.  It is very hard to do and is easy to break something in the process.  It would be better to have a business service center works on laptops do this for you.

  Good luck

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• How to connect wireless bluetooth nokia bh 503 headset to compaq presario cq42?

  Hi, I use a laptop Compaq Presario CQ42.

  Im hoping to connect my headset Nokia BH503 wireless to my laptop Compaq Presario CQ42?

  My configurations areCeleron (r) Cpu Dual-Core T3500 2.10 GHz, 32-bit operating system.

  My problem is that the bluetooth in my laptop is not able to find my Nokia bh503 wireless earpiece. I intend to use it to listen to the sound of my computer and use Skype on occasions. I suppose that, just the audio would solve. Could someone please point me in the right way that I tried several times, but my computer doesn't seem to be able to find the device at all.

  Thanks in advance, hope this will be enough information.

  Install the drivers from here and then watch the video below to set up the headset.

• Compaq presario cq42: enter admonistator password or power on pasword

  (1) HP COMPAQ PRESARIO CQ42

  WINDOW 2) 7

  (3) ENTER THE ADMIN PASSWORD OR POWER ON PASSWORD

  4 KEY): 92340488

  Please help thanks

  At the password prompt, try 23028408

• The upgrade of processor and the graph of Compaq Presario cq42-203au

  Hi guys,.

  I have a Compaq Presario CQ42-203AU with AMD processor and graphics. And what I want to ask is, can I upgrade the processor and graphics of my laptop? If it is possible, what is the maximum and graphic compatible processor for my laptop? I thank very you much for your help in advance.

  Hello Netbuckler,

  I understand that you are interested in upgrading the processor and graphics card on your laptop, is that correct? I will try and provide you with information that needed to get there.

  The processor can be improved in this particular notebook. If you go to page 91 in the maintenance manual , it will give you a list of processors and it will show you the steps to do it yourself. I don't know what your current status of security with this laptop, but if you are still covered the upgrade of the processor warranty this I just want you to be aware.

  Now and then when you're dealing with the graphics card it is soldered to the motherboard if you will not be able to update. If you really want to improve the graphics, as you go through the motherboard. There is a list of those on page 81 in the owner's manual as well.

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  Please answer as soon as possible.

  Thank you

• Presario CQ42: COMPAQ PRESARIO CQ42 and suddenly wonder forENTER ADMIN PASSWORD or POWER ON PASSWORD

  (1) HP COMPAQ PRESARIO CQ42

  WINDOW 2) 7

  (3) ENTER THE ADMIN PASSWORD OR POWER ON PASSWORD

  4 KEY): 62730476

  PLS HELP ME... Thank you

  @Harsh007

  Enter 73698478

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Compaq Presario CQ42: password bios

  Hi, I have a Compaq Presario CQ42. Need the bios password. The Code to disable the system is 52101385. Thank you

  Hello

  Please enter

  43869901

  Kind regards.

• Compaq presario cq42 screen becomes black when the external monitor is unplugged

  Compaq presario cq42-137tu running windows 7 32 bit.

  I've been using a connected external display on the vga port and now every time I disconnect the monitor and restart the laptop the laptop LCD screen will display the original message of compaq and the black windows boot screen with the logo but then turns off. If I reconnect the extrnal monitor it will work fine (even if the external monitor is turned off)

  The screen of the laptop works fine without the external monitor connected in safe mode.

  I used both the HP support and the setting in the display panel to select single monitor and set the display on the screen of the laptop, but every time that the external monitor is not connected the screen turns off. The external screen does not need to be turned on, just to connect to the laptop monitor work. I also tried to download the graphics driver and put it back.

  If your laptop is a ComPaq base model then there is the (built-in) Intel UMA / GMA 4500 M - GL40 chipset with video memory sharing and you should consider downloading and installing the driver Intel graphics high definition (HD).

• Compaq Presario CQ42 series does support graphics card?

  I have Compaq Presario CQ42-160TU laptop. But there is no graphics card in it. I am running Windows 7 in there. I want to install the Nvidia graphic card in it. He does this model?

  Thank you

  Mohit Khandelwal

  It has a graphics card, or it would not show anything on the screen. It's just a "integrated" not very good card for games. Sorry to say you can't add anything ese. The graphics chip is soldered to the card. And there is no accommodation extension for a video card or any other place to put a.

• Compaq Presario CQ70: Problem starting. Windows didn't start up.

  Hello!

  I ask help for my huge problem. My laptop doesn't boot.

  First of all, I got problem with my admin user account. It has no boot at all. Error: "your user account only missed. We could not load it. SRY. "

  Then, I did start my computer and go to safe mode. Then I did a system restore. After that everything worked fine. I was thinking its time to format my computer and update my windows vista to windows 7 Home premium.

  Well, I made a bootable USB Flash drive. Windows 7 installation package. I tried to start my computer several times USB key to install new windows. It never not worked. I look at bios Boot media is the USB HARD DISK.

  Then I losed my nerves.  I did a rom of DVD of windows 7. I put the dvd in cd rom. Then shutdown computer. Launch it and press F9 to get the boot media. I choose CD DVD ROM for the start.

  Then my computer freeze totally... I couldn't do nothing. I wait 2 hours nothing happens. Then I stop at powerbutton force.

  Now my computer starts is completely destroyed upwards. It works the bios very well, but after that, he's trying to run windows. It freezes.

  She's everywhere. I try to run the factory settings. Gel

  I try to start the installation of windows 7 dvd rom. gel

  Flash drive USb does not even start.

  Try to go normal boot freeze after executing the bios image. He tries to run the window loading logo, but it fails and freeze.

  I already have, I thought that my HARD drive is golden. But I did a test boot and bios. It is not very well. None does not at all. So, it shouldn't be broken?

  I tried to do something strange reset HARD drive. Unplug all at my feeder area for computer laptop battery. And push power button 30 sec. But it has no effect at all.

  None does not work should I buy a new HARD drive "?" or is my just locked HARD drive or somethng?

  Brand laptop Compaq Presario CQ70

  Windows Vista

  Version of the BIOS F.26

  Advice, should I try?

  Hi @Koodari,

  Welcome to the HP Forums!

  It's a great place to find answers and suggestions!

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  I understand you are trying to upgrade your system to Windows 7.  You tried to boot from a USB, but after several attempts you have created a DVD with Windows 7.

  You have tried to boot from the DVD but even once is not successful.

  You have checked the boot order and it is set to 1. USB 2. Hard drive.

  Here is a link to HP Notebook PC - configuration of the Boot in the BIOS system order. to help you to change the boot order.

  Here is a link to HP Notebook PC - perform a recovery of the system (Windows Vista) HP. Follow the process on a disk.  Once you have started on the drive just follow the installation process as you normally would.  Of course this isn't a cover you won't get the option to backup your files.

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• disk failure hard compaq presario cq62-231nr

  My compaq presario cq62-231nr (product # XC434UA #aba) stopped working last week and I took it into the store of the computer it is diagnosed. They said that the hard drive has failed and they were unable to get all the files out of it. They wanted about $200 to fix so I just brought home. I bought a hard drive to it (500 GB hitachi) and when I install it myself. I have 4 dvd recovery disks that I made for her when I bought it there are 1 1/2 years. Never done this before so I am a little worried about smooth how it will go. My questions are:

  1-will the recovery discs works

  2 - 500 GB hard drive will I put actually no difference from the old hard drive was a 320 GB

  3 - What steps should I take after I put my hard drive in and start it (insofar as the use of the recovery discs)?

  4 - I need a key at any time in this process? I don't have one that I know of.

  Any help is appreciated!

  Hey, Dan:

  You are the very welcome.

  You have almost...

  When you turn on your PC for the first time after installing the new hard drive, you must press the F9 key to the HP welcome screen.

  This will give you a few startup options.  Your DVD player should appear as one of these options.

  Don't do anything about the selection who again. First, open the DVD drawer and insert the diskette 1 of your set of recovery disks. Close the door and wait a moment – just a few seconds.

  Then select the DVD - ROM drive in the list of the bootable devices in the list of startup options.

  Follow the instructions on the screen.

  You never know how long will last the electrical components.  This is why it is always advisable to keep the backup files.

  There's an old saying... "It is not a question of if a hard drive will fail, but a matter of time."

  Paul

• Recovery disk misused in Compaq Presario M2000. Now cannot use the computer

  Original title: HELP Please

  I recently got a computer (Compaq Presario M2000) of my grandmother, and when I get it home I discovered she used the wrong recovery for this computer recovery disk. What gives that I got much troubl trying to recover this computer WITHOUT the disk recovery for the computer... IV looked at the HP site found no record that can be downloaded or even bought... iv lloked EVERYWERE I think and I'm a little discouraged gting... I have a key to activate the button on this if I'm looking to see if I can be legitimate to get this kind of things computers in order (readers, the operating system everything) if somone could help me solve this problem I would be SO GREATFUL... Please help and thanks for the help :)

  If you can please email me at * address email is removed from the privacy * :) Thank you SOOO much if people help :)

  Hi DanielNutter,
   
  You may need to contact the computer manufacturer for assistance on the issue.
   
  Get help - Compaq Presario products
  http://www.Compaq.com/CPQ-country/cpq_support.html
   
  I hope this helps.

• Compaq presario cq61: PROBLEM STARTING WITH PRESARIO CQ61... CAPS AND NUM LOCK FLASHES every 4 seconds!

  Hello! I have a problem with the starter. When I try to boot my laptop, my screen is black and Maj CapsLock and numlock just Flash every 4 seconds. Then I go to your page to download the BIOS. Well, when I dl and install Recovery BIOS for Compaq Presario CQ61-420EM get some InsydeFlash application, what is it for? I saw in the video that you get HP system BIOS update utility tool and that is the problem for me, I don't understand this application, instead, I get this "InsydeFlash" I don't know what is! HELP PLEASE!

  Hi @patrik13,

  Thank you for the update and confirmation.

  You would be kind enough to mark the post that solved your problem as accepted solution to help others who may have the same experience as you.

  Thanks in advance.

  Good luck with the repairs.

• Compaq Presario CQ61 problem

  Good day to all,

  I have a problem with my compaq presario cq61. My unit does not start with the battery or even the power supply is connected.

  > I don't know that my diet is in good condition. The LED is on and it's output voltage.

  > I noticed something that when I plugged the power in running the LED of the controller turns on but input domain after sometimes (about 5seconds) LED off suddenly.

  What is the problem with my Compaq Presario CQ61? Please help me with this.

  Thank you very much.

  Hello jervenbatilo,

  I see you have power relative to problems with your HP computer. You did most of the troubleshooting that is appropriate for your question.

  I'm including this link which has most of the troubleshooting steps that may solve your problem.

  If you are unable to get any power on the computer, it is most likely a problem with the motherboard of the computer.