Finding your hardware and software information
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:
1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager. A list displays all the devices installed in your computer.
Locating software
▲To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen,
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.
Some updates may affect the way the computer responds to optional software or external devices. Many updates provide security enhancements.
Update the operating system and other software installed on the computer as soon as the computer is connected to the Internet. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
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