Using Softpaq Download Manager - HP EliteBook 8440P User Manual

Using SoftPaq Download Manager

HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) provides quick access to SoftPaq information for HP computers,
without the need to specify a SoftPaq number. The software works by reading and downloading a
published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information.
Using this tool, you can easily search for SoftPaqs by computer model, and then download, unpack,
and install the SoftPaqs. The program allows you to perform the following tasks:
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Search for, download, and install SoftPaq updates for your computer.
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View available and downloaded SoftPaqs for your computer.
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Create configuration files and specify search parameters for multiple configurations, to help you
manage SoftPaqs for multiple computers with various configurations.
SoftPaq Download Manager is available on the HP Web site. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to
download SoftPaqs, you must first download and install the program. Go to the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com/go/sdm, and follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq Download
Manager.
NOTE: To download SoftPaq Download Manager or obtain more information about using it, see the
HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/go/sdm.
To start SoftPaq Download Manager, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP SoftPaq Download
Manager.
For more information, refer to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help.
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