Updating Programs And Drivers; Using Softpaq Download Manager - HP Notebook pc User Manual

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Updating programs and drivers

HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest

versions. Go to

receive automatic update notifications when they become available.

HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) is a tool that provides quick access to SoftPaq information for

HP business computers without requiring the SoftPaq number. Using this tool, you can easily search

for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them.

SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the HP FTP site, a published

database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. SoftPaq Download Manager

allows you to specify one or more computer models to determine which SoftPaqs are available for

download.

SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to the database and software. If

updates are found, they are downloaded and applied automatically.

SoftPaq Download Manager is available on the HP website. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to

download SoftPaqs, you must first download and install the program. Go to the HP website at

http://www.hp.com/go/sdm, and then follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq

Download Manager.

To download SoftPaqs:

Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap

the search box.

In the search box, type softpaq, and then tap HP SoftPaq Download Manager. Follow the

instructions to download SoftPaqs.

NOTE:

If prompted by User Account Control, tap Yes.

http://www.hp.com/support

to download the latest versions. You can also register to

Updating programs and drivers

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