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    Question about updating drivers?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by shepard97504, Sep 13, 2005.

  1. shepard97504

    shepard97504 Notebook Guru

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    I am having no issues with the graphics drivers on my HP dv4040us even though they are a few releases old. Should I update them anyway, like the way I keep Windows up to date, or should I leave well enough alone?

    Thanks!
     
    shepard97504, Sep 13, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Probably won't hurt. Sometimes updates have unintended consequences.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 13, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I would definitely do a driver update - especially with an integrated GPU because the update could help it manage memory more efficently.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 13, 2005
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