HP PCs - Updating Drivers and Software with Windows Update (Windows 10, 8, 7)

1. In Windows, search for and open Windows Update settings.
2. Click Check for updates.
   If there are any available updates, they begin installing automatically.
3. After the updates install, restart your computer, if necessary.

1. In Windows, search for and open Windows Update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. Select updates to install.

   note:

   HP recommends selecting both the Important and the Recommended updates.

   • Important updates are important to the health of your computer. To install only important updates, click Install Updates.
   • Optional updates are not required but are recommended. To select from all available updates, click optional updates are available. Select updates from the list on the Important and Optional tabs, and then click OK.
4. After the updates install, restart your computer, if necessary.

note:

Go to "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes." error (in English) from Microsoft if this specific error displays.

• Security updates are often critical and help make your computer more secure from online threats.
• Windows bug fixes and enhancements improve the Windows experience.
• Driver updates are usually available as optional updates. Some drivers might not be available.

• Full HP printer software: To get software for your HP printer, use HP Support Assistant, or go to 123.hp.com or HP Customer Support.
• Updates to HP software: For updates to HP software, use HP Support Assistant, or go to HP Customer Support, and then search for your computer.
• BIOS updates: For instructions to update the BIOS, go to one of the following HP support documents.
  • HP Desktop PCs - Updating the BIOS
  • HP Notebook PCs - Updating the BIOS

note:

In some cases, updates might be controlled in a network-related environment. Contact your company's IT department or your local IT service for help.

• HP Support Assistant
• HP Customer Support
• The software manufacturer
• Device Manager

1. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager.
2. In the list of devices, expand the component you want to update.
   
3. Right-click the device, and then click Update driver or Update Driver Software.
   
4. Click Search automatically for updated driver software, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
   
5. Restart your computer to complete the installation.

note:

Business computers: In some cases, updates might be controlled in a network-related environment. Contact your company's IT department or your local IT service for help.

1. Uninstall the driver and install the working version or restore the previous version.
   • Uninstall: In Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Right-click the faulty driver, and then click Uninstall. Reinstall the working driver version.
   • Restore: In Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Right-click the faulty driver, and then click Properties. Click the Driver tab, and then select Rollback Driver.
2. Download the Show or Hide updates tool from Microsoft.
3. Run the tool and wait while it scans for pending updates.
4. Click Hide Updates.
5. Select the faulty driver in the list.
   Windows Update cannot automatically install the driver.

• Other Microsoft updates: Enable to update other Microsoft product drivers and apps when updating Windows.
• Automatic or manual updates: Allow Windows Update to download and install updates as they become available, or set it to wait for your approval. You can also manage how much data an update can use when on a limited data plan.
• Scheduled updates and restarts: Set a regular update time so that the computer doesn't update while you are working.
• Optimize delivery: Download Windows updates from other computers, which can be faster.

  note:

  HP recommends getting updates only from sources you know and trust.

• Privacy: Change how apps access personal information.