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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