HP 435816-001 manual Updating the software installed on the computer

Next steps

■Provided on a CD or DVD. To install a software program from a disc, follow these steps:

1.Insert the disc into your optical drive.

2.When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.

3.Restart the computer if prompted to do so.

■Preloaded software. This is software provided on the hard drive but not ready to use. To locate or install preloaded software or drivers, follow these steps:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions and select the check box next to the software program or driver you want to install.

✎For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided on disc, as online Help files, or on the manufacturer’s Web site.

Updating the software installed on the computer

Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider. Important updates to the software included with the computer may have been released since the computer left the factory.

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