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    Should I install BIOS version f.53 before clean install???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by prabhg, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. prabhg

    prabhg Notebook Evangelist

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    Everest says my current BIOS version is F.45 and HP lists a newer version F.53 available. I am planning on doing clean install but wanted to ask if its worth it to move to newer BIOS before I do it?? Is there any benefits of doing it before clean install and what can I expect to be different with this version??
     
    prabhg, Jun 23, 2008
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    moderators, this thread question got mistakenly cross-posted with one of my other threads. So please do whatever you feel right about it.
     
    prabhg, Jun 23, 2008
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    Any updates f.53 includes will be listed on the hp website under the description. No, there won't be any benefit for doing a clean install, but probably other benefits from a hardware standpoint.
     
    josher, Jun 23, 2008
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    It wouldn't make a big difference doing it before or after a clean install. I would do it anyway simply because it doesn't take long to flash the BIOS.
     
    jin07, Jun 23, 2008
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