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    HP update software or Windows update?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Hoogie, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. Hoogie

    Hoogie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I have a Pavilion dv2535 and I am running Vista Ultimate. I have recently noticed that Windows Update tells me there are updated drivers for several aspects of my system (Conexant sound, HP Quickplay buttons, Intel wireless drivers etc.) but if I run the HP update software it tells me my system is up to date.

    Which program should I believe? Is it safe to assume to Windows update is correct and HP update is just lazy? I have noticed HP update never even mentions graphics adapter drivers which is odd, in fact HP update has not told me of a single update since I have owned the systemÂ…

    Thanks
     
    Hoogie, Dec 2, 2007
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  2. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    well, I might get corrected, but a lot of the manufacturers use OEM(generic?) parts-Sound Cards, Network cards, etc. While these should be exactly like the name brand product, sometimes they are not. I also have a HP Pav. and windows update continues to tell me I need to d/l files for my Modem, Video, etc. But when it comes time to download/install, it says I have the latest updates. So I personally try to stay w/ the PC manufacturer and go to their Driver/support page.

    But, sometimes I'm wrong several times a day :D
     
    nobscot6, Dec 2, 2007
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  3. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    In any system windows update always lists the latest driver. It's safe to do so.
     
    coolguy, Dec 2, 2007
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  4. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    The Vista updates are optional while HP updates are meant for their products.
     
    kanehi, Dec 3, 2007
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  5. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I deinstall the vendor bloatware and use Windows/Microsoft update and now and again go to the vendor website and manually look around.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Dec 3, 2007
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i would believe the windows update software,
    i have had many false alarms with the HP software, and i dont really trust it
     
    timtravel42, Dec 3, 2007
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  7. sharp65

    sharp65 Notebook Consultant

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    Did a clean install when I got my laptop and like JohnDone said I go to my laptops driver page and download some specific drivers like the fingerprint sensor and quickplay. The HP update tool was causing me problems from the start.
     
    sharp65, Dec 3, 2007
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  8. fdlazarte

    fdlazarte Notebook Consultant

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    it's weird but HP Update does not recognize all your drivers that needs updating... i'd suggest to use microsoft update
     
    fdlazarte, Dec 3, 2007
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