Hp customer support- software and driver downloads

This utility provides a quick and easy way to download software and driver updates for HP commercial notebook and desktop PCs. Unless otherwise specified, HP does not support software that did not originally come with the computer. See your warranty for details. Create a recovery disc set. You can restore the computer if compatibility problems occur.

Find the names of the various hardware components on your computer. The most important component is the chipset.

It drives many of the onboard components such as network, sound, and even video. Find component names and manufacturers on the product specifications for your computer model. Search for your computer model plus the word specifications at the top of this page. Then, check the manufacturer's website for the driver. For a list of websites, see the Getting updates from the maker of the software or hardware.

If your computer does not have an Internet connection, download the chipset from another computer. For help finding chipsets and other downloads, see the Getting updates from the maker of the software or hardware. After installing the chipset, download and install the latest drivers for any components that are not functioning. For example, your computer makes no sound and it uses Realtek high-definition audio. Go to Microsoft or Realtek's website to download and install a new high-definition sound driver.

If drivers are not available and the hardware component is not working, you might need to replace the component.

For example, you changed your operating system from Windows Vista to Linux and a Linux sound driver is not available. To solve this, install a sound card and driver that is compatible with Linux. Search Windows to find the current version of a driver or application software.

Find driver version number : In Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click the name of the component, and then click the Driver tab in the properties window. The Driver Version displayed in the Driver tab may be presented differently by the manufacturer of the device. For example, the driver version shown in the Driver tab in the graphic is In the list that displays, click the name of the app to view the software version number.

If the app does not list the version number, click Advanced options to find and view the software version number. If the app is not available on your computer, download the latest version from the HP Hardware Diagnostics.

The app opens to the main menu. The chipset can drive many of the onboard components such as network, sound, and video. If the driver is not available from HP, you can find the name and manufacturer of the chipset on the product specifications for your computer model. For a list of websites, see Getting updates from the maker of the software or hardware. If you have an HP printer, scanner, or camera, HP posts software and drivers on the support site for each product. These software and drivers are not included on the computer support pages.

That is, you cannot find a printer driver from the software and driver download page for your HP computer. If a Let's identify your product to get started page displays, select your product type. Type the model name of your HP printer, scanner, or camera, and then click Submit. If your computer is experiencing a problem, a driver update might be available to fix the problem.

However, installing software or driver updates does not solve all problems. Instead, try searching the HP Customer Support website for the computer problem or error message. Updating the driver might resolve these common types of drivers and associated problems:. Audio : Loss of sound, 'audio device not found' errors, and quality problems such as popping noises. BIOS : Problems with sleep, suspend, hibernate, startup, shutdown, or meeting the minimum requirements for an operating system upgrade.

Avoid BIOS updates unless you know it addresses the problem. Keyboard : Extra buttons and special keys stop working. Video : Unsupported display resolutions, movie playback performance, and problems that occur in 3D games.

If an updated driver does not fix your computer problem, then try searching the HP Customer Support website or the Internet for a troubleshooting solution not a driver. Next, see Find driver updates on the HP website for detailed instructions.

Then, move the external media to the other computer and install the driver. They do not require updates. You cannot upgrade a USB port using a driver upgrade. The port hardware must be capable of supporting the 2. However, if the computer displays messages about connecting a USB 2. Before working as a technical writer for Driver Easy, she was a technical support agent, helping people to solve their computer problems. She enjoys providing solutions to computer problems and loves exploring new technologies.

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