Chapter 9. Preventing Problems; Keeping Your Computer Current; Getting The Latest Device Drivers For Your Computer; Updating Your Operating System - Lenovo ThinkCentre M73z 10BB User Manual

Chapter 9. Preventing problems

This chapter provides information that can help you avoid common problems and keep your computer
running smoothly.

Keeping your computer current

In some situations you may find it necessary to have the most current software programs, device drivers, or
operating system. This section explains how to get the latest updates for your computer.
Select any of the following topics:
• "Getting the latest device drivers for your computer" on page 59
• "Updating your operating system" on page 59
• "Using System Update" on page 60

Getting the latest device drivers for your computer

Note: Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites. The contents on the Web page are subject to
change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
To get the latest device drivers for your computer, do the following:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Select your product by doing one of the following:
• Enter your machine information in the quick path.
• Choose from the product options.
3. Select the category of device and the operating system for which you need the device driver.
4. In the filtered list, download and install the appropriate device driver.
Attention: Do not download the latest device drivers from the Windows Update Web site. The device drivers
provided on the Windows Update Web site have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause
unexpected problems. Obtain the latest device drivers from Lenovo.

Updating your operating system

Microsoft makes updates available for the various Windows operating systems through the Microsoft
Windows Update Web site. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are available for
your specific computer and lists those updates only. Updates could include security fixes, new versions of
Windows components (such as Media Player), fixes to other portions of the Windows operating system,
or enhancements.
Attention: Do not download updated device drivers from the Windows Web site. The device drivers
provided on the Windows Web site have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause unexpected
problems. Obtain updated device drivers from Lenovo. See "Getting the latest device drivers for your
computer" on page 59 for more information.
To access the Microsoft Windows Update site, do the following:
1. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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