HP CQ40-611AX, CQ41-206AU, CQ41-205AX, CQ40-748TU, CQ41-204AU Obtaining the latest HP device drivers

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Obtaining the latest HP device drivers

To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers:

1.Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.

2.Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter.

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If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6.

3.Click your specific product from the models listed.

4.Click the Windows 7 operating system.

5.When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information.

6.Click Install now to install the updated driver without downloading the file.

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Click Download only to save the file to your computer. When prompted, click Save and then 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.

7.If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device.

Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers

You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.

To use Windows Update:

1.Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update.

NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can check for updates.

2.Click Check for updates.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

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Contents Drives Product notice Table of contents Index Handling drives Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs DVD±RW/RSelecting the right disc CD-R discsLightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsObserving the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVDCreating or burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Removing the optical drive Page Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Page Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing the hard drive Page Page Tighten the hard drive cover screws Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Disc does not play automaticallyRemove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Index DVD
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