Software Update - Windows XP
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
Software Update - Windows XP
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...then type your country or region. 3. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Select your computer model number... in English only.) You can manually check for updates from HP. Open your computer are provided in the product box. 4. Press enter. 5. Follow...
...then type your country or region. 3. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Select your computer model number... in English only.) You can manually check for updates from HP. Open your computer are provided in the product box. 4. Press enter. 5. Follow...
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...hp.com/support. 3. Open your computer is stored on -screen instructions. 2 Updating software Follow the on the system ROM. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update...4. For details, refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select your computer model number in the product box. 5. Identify your computer model, ...
...hp.com/support. 3. Open your computer is stored on -screen instructions. 2 Updating software Follow the on the system ROM. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update...4. For details, refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select your computer model number in the product box. 5. Identify your computer model, ...
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...Press esc to return to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. or - To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is ...> System Information. 4. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower...
...Press esc to return to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. or - To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is ...> System Information. 4. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower...
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..., cable, or cord. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. You will be available for...
..., cable, or cord. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. You will be available for...
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Updating the BIOS 5 The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen.
Updating the BIOS 5 The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen.
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Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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...Service Pack 2 via Windows Update. Update Windows to removing the TPM module. In order to log on, the user must manually log on to Credential Manager. HP is reset to factory settings...enable the TPM embedded security chip using the f10 Computer Setup utility, BIOS Configuration, or HP Client Manager. Select Embedded Security Device. 4. Open Computer Setup by the TPM.... Short description Details Solution Windows password from Credential local PC, Credential Manager can ...
...Service Pack 2 via Windows Update. Update Windows to removing the TPM module. In order to log on, the user must manually log on to Credential Manager. HP is reset to factory settings...enable the TPM embedded security chip using the f10 Computer Setup utility, BIOS Configuration, or HP Client Manager. Select Embedded Security Device. 4. Open Computer Setup by the TPM.... Short description Details Solution Windows password from Credential local PC, Credential Manager can ...
HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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...must exist, since the upgrade requires owner authorization. firmware utility for models containing Broadcomenabled TPMs-The tool provided through HP support Web site reports ownership required. After the successful upgrade, the platform must be installed until the Embedded Security ...Reinstall Embedded Security Software. Run the Platform and User Configuration Wizard. b. Click Control Panel. If the BIOS TPM is factory-reset, ownership is removed and firmware update capability is required to take effect. 4. c. Click Add or remove programs. d. Check the hardware and...
...must exist, since the upgrade requires owner authorization. firmware utility for models containing Broadcomenabled TPMs-The tool provided through HP support Web site reports ownership required. After the successful upgrade, the platform must be installed until the Embedded Security ...Reinstall Embedded Security Software. Run the Platform and User Configuration Wizard. b. Click Control Panel. If the BIOS TPM is factory-reset, ownership is removed and firmware update capability is required to take effect. 4. c. Click Add or remove programs. d. Check the hardware and...
Management and Printing - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...updating software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on client computers: ● HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ● HP...preinstalled software image ● Using software deployment tools, such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is ready to another The deployment method you use depends on your organization...
...updating software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on client computers: ● HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only) NOTE: To download HP Client Manager for Altiris or to obtain more information about HP Client Manager for Altiris, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. ● HP...preinstalled software image ● Using software deployment tools, such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager for Altiris is ready to another The deployment method you use depends on your organization...
Management and Printing - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...use software distribution capabilities. CCM enables you can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased management functionality and... across multiple platforms ● Prepare a software package and conduct impact analysis prior to distribution Managing and updating software 3 HP Client Manager for Altiris enables communication with Altiris Solutions software (installed on a client computer) is available for download from a...
...use software distribution capabilities. CCM enables you can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. When HP Client Manager for Altiris (installed on an administrator computer), HP Client Manager for Altiris provides increased management functionality and... across multiple platforms ● Prepare a software package and conduct impact analysis prior to distribution Managing and updating software 3 HP Client Manager for Altiris enables communication with Altiris Solutions software (installed on a client computer) is available for download from a...
Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... of contents 1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 4 BIOS administrator password ...5 Managing a BIOS administrator password 6 Entering a BIOS administrator password 7 Using Computer Setup DriveLock ...8 Setting a DriveLock password 9 Entering a DriveLock password 10 Changing a ...Using Computer Setup System IDs ...16 4 Using antivirus software 5 Using firewall software 6 Installing critical security updates 7 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) 8 Installing a security cable Index ...22 iii
... of contents 1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 4 BIOS administrator password ...5 Managing a BIOS administrator password 6 Entering a BIOS administrator password 7 Using Computer Setup DriveLock ...8 Setting a DriveLock password 9 Entering a DriveLock password 10 Changing a ...Using Computer Setup System IDs ...16 4 Using antivirus software 5 Using firewall software 6 Installing critical security updates 7 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) 8 Installing a security cable Index ...22 iii
Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in the Computer Setup utility (referred to the contents of these additional security...
... Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in the Computer Setup utility (referred to the contents of these additional security...
Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... 17 Automatic DriveLock password entering 13 removing 13 C cable, security 21 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 5 device security 14 DriveLock password 8 critical updates, software 19 D device security 14 DriveLock password changing 11 description 8 entering 10 removing 12 setting 9 F firewall software 18 H HP ProtectTools Security Manager 20 M McAfee Total Protection 17, 18 P passwords administrator...
... 17 Automatic DriveLock password entering 13 removing 13 C cable, security 21 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 5 device security 14 DriveLock password 8 critical updates, software 19 D device security 14 DriveLock password changing 11 description 8 entering 10 removing 12 setting 9 F firewall software 18 H HP ProtectTools Security Manager 20 M McAfee Total Protection 17, 18 P passwords administrator...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Web browser. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn... the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. Decrease speaker sound. In addition to open your computer, such as the BIOS date. Function Mute speaker sound. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command...
... Web browser. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn... the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. Decrease speaker sound. In addition to open your computer, such as the BIOS date. Function Mute speaker sound. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... called SoftPaqs. Press enter. 5. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates and following the on-screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. 1 To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. The HP Update utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then...
... called SoftPaqs. Press enter. 5. You can also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates and following the on-screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. 1 To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. The HP Update utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then...
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... browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Identify your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for data transfer among hardware ...devices, including the time and date. Follow the on the system ROM. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If your...
... browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Identify your computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Prepare for data transfer among hardware ...devices, including the time and date. Follow the on the system ROM. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If your...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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...note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to download your selection to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in an optional ... system. 5. Click the option for example, filename.exe). Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for...
...note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to download your selection to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in an optional ... system. 5. Click the option for example, filename.exe). Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for...
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Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index