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Software Updates and Restorations
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq
To update software other than system ROM or KBC ROM:
1.Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides software for your notebook.
❏For home and small office products, visit: http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport
❏For corporate access products, visit: http://www.compaq.com/support/files
2.In the Notebook column, select your notebook series.
3.On the next page that displays, use the
4.At the download area:
a.Write down the number or name of the software package.
b.Follow the instructions on the Web page to download the software package.
5.When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer.
6.In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive (usually, drive C) > Compaq.
7.In the Compaq folder, select the name or number of the software package containing the update.
8.Select the file that includes an “.exe” extension: for example, “Filename.exe.” The installation begins.
9.To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
✎After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the download package from the Compaq folder.
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