Updating programs and drivers, Using softpaq download manager – HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC User Manual
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NOTE:
Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
5.
Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:
After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the
downloaded file from your hard drive.
Updating programs and drivers
1.
Open your Web browser, go to
en select your country or region.
2.
Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product
box, and then press
enter
.
3.
Click your specific product from the models listed.
4.
Click your operating system.
5.
When the list of updates is displayed, click an update to open a window containing additional
information.
6.
Click Download.
7.
Click Run to install the updated software without downloading the file.
– or –
Click Save to save the file to your computer. When prompted, select a storage location on your
hard drive.
After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the
file to install the update.
8.
If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete.
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.
NOTE:
SoftPaq Download Manager is preinstalled on select computer models only. To download
SoftPaq Download Manager or obtain more information about using it, see the HP Web site at
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