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Windows 10 32/64 bit Drivers for Toshiba Satellite P100/P105 Users

Anonymous
2016-11-12T07:26:57+00:00

I made an original post with my now ancient (12 year old) Satellite P105-S9722 back in 2009 & 2011 for Windows 7 64-bit drivers.

I also made a post for Windows 8 & 8.1 drivers. (No longer available as the Toshiba Forum has been discontinued.)

Now that I have newer systems, I have experimented loading Windows 8, then upgrading to Windows 10 in my P105-S9722 system.  Wanted to share some observations and any issues I came across.

I have listed here some basic drivers you can use for your P100/P105 systems for Windows 10 and 32/64-bit to work.  Many of these listed are from other users, but there may be some additional drivers many may not know about.  I can't guarantee that all of these will make your system work 100%, but hopefully this will make your upgrade just a little quicker & easier.

Before using these driver, I recommend you do a fresh install of Windows 10 32 or 64-bit regardless if you are using XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1 32 or 64-bit systems.

Now I did upgrade my system during the free upgrade period from Windows 8.1.  I do recommend using either a USB flash drive or DVD disk to do a fresh install of Windows 10.

After installing the Operating System (OS), immediately go to Programs and Features in Control Panel .  Make sure to turn on the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0).  You will need this to install some of the Toshiba utilities.

Many of the native drivers for Windows 10 will automatically be installed.  The wifi driver should work.  I am using a Sparklan GN-WS30N 802.11n using Ralink RT2860 chipset that works in 10.

SOUND CARD: The biggest issue of Windows 7, 8 & 10 32/64-bit is that there is no sound.  The old Audio 4.8.0.0 driver is the only driver that still works in Windows 10.  There are much newer versions, but for some reason, the old driver works the best.

  1. Download the driver.
  2. right click the file to extract it to a folder of the same name (do not double-click as the automatic installation will fail)
  3. double-click on folder Audio4.8.0.0, then double-click again on subfolder Audio4.8.0.0 if present
  4. double-click on folder BD1-BH1
  5. double-click on folder VXP64
  6. recommend to double-click on file BD16HAa.inf to check if your sound Hardware ID is listed under [Conexant.NTAMD64], should be HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_14F1&DEV_5047&SUBSYS_1179FF31
  7. close BD16HAa.inf file if opened in step 6, then simply double-click Setup64.exe
  8. restart system (although audio may work right away, always a good idea)

Download:  Audio 4.8.8.0.zip  (LINK NOW AVAILABLE)

SYNAPTIC TOUCHPAD:  If your P100/P105 has a dual Synaptic touchpad like mine, the driver does work in Windows 10, BUT you still need the utility to make it work.

Download: Toshiba Touchpad

Here's the thing with the Toshiba file, when you save it or run it, it unzips the folder into the TEMP folder.  When you go to run it, the main setup will work.  In case the autorun does not work, here's what you need to do:

  1. Change you folder selection so you can show hidden folders & files
  2. After unzipping the file, open C:\Users"YOURNAME"\AppData\Local\Temp\Synantec Touchpad.temp
  3. Click on "Setup" icon to run the file. (This file worked just fine on my P105-S9722 machine)

PCMCIA/Express Card/SD (TI) CARD READER - This driver will allow the PCMCIA, Express Card & SD Readers work normally on Windows 10.

There is issue with the Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller.  I did find a driver the does work:

Download: Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated Flashmedia Controller

Nvidia Video Card - After loading the OS, the maximum resolution on the native drivers is only 1024 X 768.  In order to get the maximum resolution of 1440 X 900, a NVidia driver is required.

Download: Nvidia GeForce Release 179

Once this is loaded, use Windows Updates to download the most recent drivers.  Windows 10 can use the older Vista driver.  It is a good idea to download the NVidia GeForce Experience so that newer drivers can be installed: Nvidia GeForce Experience

If after the program is installed and you can't get the 1440 X 900 resolution, then you will need to manually install the driver.

  1. Go to Control Panel, then select Device Manager
  2. Select "Display Adapter"
  3. If the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS driver is NOT displayed, then right click on the current driver,
  4. Select "Update Driver Software"
  5. Select Browse my computer for driver software to manually install driver.
  6. Put in this address: C:\NVIDIA\WinVista64\179.48\IS\Display, then press "Browse..." button
  7. Click OK when the "Display" folder is highlighted
  8. Click "Next" button and wait for driver to load
  9. If it does NOT work, repeat steps 3-8.  If it does work, restart computer

Once restarted, screen should automatically go to 1440 X 900

Fingerprint Reader (Biometrics Devices) - The Upek driver only goes up to Windows 7, but Windows 10 does have a native driver through AuthenTec that does work.  The Toshiba fingerprint utility will be needed in order to user the fingerprint reader.  The Toshiba Utility can be downloaded here:

Upek Fingerprint Driver 5.8.0.4024

The utility should work with the native driver.

That's pretty much it for the basic drivers.  I did not include LAN or Wireless Drivers.

Finally make sure the most recent Bios are installed v4.70: http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/do​​wnloads/sp100v470.exe

There are attachments and links, but let me know if anyone is not able to download or use any of these links posted.

Current Issues & Observations:  After I shut the computer down, when I open the screen, the computer automatically turn on.  I haven't figured that out yet, but I'm sure I'll post a fix in the near future.  The computer definitely boots much faster compared to Windows 7 and I've upgraded the older spinner drive with a Sata III SSD Drive.  Even with only 4GB of memory and the first generation Duo Core processor, P105-S9722 is still running well.

Just understand that Windows 10 does require some resources and updates are slow (even with SSD drive) due the old dual processor and RAM

This model is capable of holding 4 GB of RAM; however it will always display 3 GB available in all OS since the CPU can only process 3 GB. 64-bit OS can still be run on this system, but it may be slightly slower than 32-bit OS.

As of September 2018, I am using Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version 1803.  It's nice to know that even though the old P100/P105 systems do not support anything over Windows Vista, we can use the contemporary software on a system over 10 years old.

Good luck.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-05-06T22:43:22+00:00

    If you don't mind upgrading your hard drive to an SSD and max out your RAM at 4 GB, then Windows 10 will work fine.  Just be wary that the machine tends to turn itself on when you lift the lid after shutting down the computer (glitch with Windows 8, 8.1 & 10).

    If you use a conventional spinner or hybrid hard drive and use less than 4gb of RAM, then stick with Windows 7.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-12T21:22:37+00:00

    Fantastic information!

    I only wish I had found it before I'd already worked out all of the above myself :-) *sigh* (well, except for the touchpad driver; that was the final missing piece of the puzzle which led me to this page). 

    Thanks for your excellent work and summary!

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-07T19:06:51+00:00

    Hello,

    Thanks for your prompt reply.

    Yes, I already have it with a Crucial SSD (brand name) and running 4Gb RAM. What it's happening to me with WIndows 7 x64 is that it only recognizes 3GB RAM even though the BIOS see 4GB.

    Do you have that problem in WIN 10?

    once again thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-05-06T11:43:27+00:00

    I have the same computer sit as a backup pc with Plex (does an amazing job considering the age). After having some troubles with the video card (yeap, I had to bake it in order to get it back on), I was wondering is moving forward to WIN 10 x64 is a smart choice. 

    How is your experience with it? does it worth it?

    Thanks a lot!

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-05-07T23:21:26+00:00

    Yes, you will have the 3 GB usable in Windows 10 pro 32 or 64 bit.  This is the limitation of the Core 2 Duo processor. I even had that limitation when I had Windows XP installed with 4 GB RAM. Even with that, the OS still runs well.  Just dont install any virtual machines or run more than 3 programs or several websites simultaneously.

    I have the 64 bit installed and I have no issues running it on Win 8, 8.1 or 10 (I've had all 3 installed).

    As I stated in the post, only issues I had was the computer automatically starting when I left the lid after I shut it down...my solution, unplug laptop after it shuts down.

    The drivers for the sound, video & Multimedia controller were a challenge.  Just manually install the old Vista drivers and they will work. 

    My 1440 X 900 screen died on me recently and I replaced it with a WSXGA+ (1680 X 1050) (for a Satellite Pro X205 series) from a 3rd party website.  The connections are exactly the same and the NVidia driver will work as long as it is installed manually.

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