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    Do i Need any of the HP software?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Chango99, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. Chango99

    Chango99 Derp

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    I uninstalled all the HP software already though, but i was wondering if i needed it? I heard i should have kept HP Total Care Adviser. Not sure what it does, but people say you need this for updates for things like quickplay, if so, what can i do about this?
     
    Chango99, Aug 23, 2008
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    Manually download updates. You can find them on HP's website.
     
    2.0, Aug 23, 2008
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  3. Chango99

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    There are so many versions of the dv5, hope i'm in the right one. I think i did, anyway, how do i know if my drivers/software is up to date?
     
    Chango99, Aug 23, 2008
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    go to www.hp.com click on software and drivers. then type in you're model number. and compare the driver versions listed online to the ones in device manager.
     
    Harper2.0, Aug 23, 2008
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  5. Chango99

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    Where can i find model number... also on the device manager can i just right click and choose update driver, will it find it? Is windows update different from the HP updates?
     
    Chango99, Aug 23, 2008
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    I uninstalled all of the HP software.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Aug 23, 2008
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    I performed a clean install. :)
     
    Harper2.0, Aug 23, 2008
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    You can also enter the P/N into the HP website. Look on the bottom of your notebook for a sticker.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Aug 24, 2008
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