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Hardware and Software Guide 8–7
Downloading and Installing a
Non-ROM Software Update
To update software other than the ROM:
1. Access the page at the
http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport
Web site that provides software for your computer.
2. Select a software update link in the Help and Support Center.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your
computer and access the SoftPaq you want to download.
4. At the download area:
a. Write down the date, name, or other identifier of the
SoftPaq you plan to download. (You may need this
information to locate the update later, after it has been
downloaded to the hard drive.)
b. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq
to the hard drive.
5. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer.
To open Windows Explorer from the Start button:
Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows
Explorer.