subject: Simple Tips to install HP and Compaq System Drivers? [print this page] Simple Tips to install HP and Compaq System Drivers?
Nowadays it is really troublesome for people going for HP or Compaq PCs regarding device drivers and updates. This is not due to the fact that the manufacturers are not releasing proper drivers for their products but due to the reason that people are not really enough updated with recent options provided for them. As per the knowledge that Compaq is having collaboration with HP it is true that you can get the related updates for the system drivers for Compaq PCs from HP. Whenever you buy a HP or Compaq PC, like other brands it also provides the required utility disc for installation later as everything comes up pre-installed. It is preferable for everyone to check for the updates online while going through any changes or while going through any fresh configuration of the computer.
Recent HP or Compaq computers normally come up with recent operating systems preloaded. But it may happen that user is familiar with computers for a long time and just due to fascination or requirement for the use of some latest software or games want to have a computer with a bit upgraded configuration. You can consult a remote computer supportservice provider to get tech support.
Most of the people still like to use Windows XP rather than to go for some upgraded operating system. This may led them to face problems regarding the installation of the device drivers later on while reinstalling Windows XP due to the fact that the new utility discs which come up with the computers may be set in such a way which is easier to get installed with the operating system which comes up pre-loaded with the computer. HP has a very user friendly tool to be used as a resolution for this problem.
Before reinstallation, you should make sure to have the driver for the ethernet connection or the connection (usb or wifi) required for the internet connection is available with you. Once you are connected to the internet you need to download the tool named as HP SoftPaq Download Manager and install it to the computer. Now we need to open the main wizard of the HP SoftPaq Download Manager. In the main wizard or window you need to click on the "tool" option in the menu bar at the top and click on options. You will get options to select the model of the computer, operating system installed and language. After selecting the options click on the "download" button.
When you click on the "download" button, the application will analyze the requirements of the computer as well as the recommendations from HP. Then customize whatever you think is necessary or can simply download whatever is displayed on the basis of analysis and installed. During this process you will also get options to customize the location, where the downloaded files should be saved. This application not only helps to get the exact compatible drivers to be installed, but also the recommended updates required for the computer which you can customize in accordance. Thus the HP SoftPaq Download Manager is really proved as a significant tool for the HP or Compaq users.
