Updating programs and drivers
HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest
versions. Go to
http://www.hp.com/support
to download the latest versions. You can also register to
receive automatic update notifications when they become available.
Using SoftPaq Download Manager
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:
1.
Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap
Search
, and then tap
the search box.
2.
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
.
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