HP Presario R3000 Software Guide - Page 59

Reinstalling Other Software, Updating Reinstalled Software, RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD - compaq drivers

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Software Updates and Restorations Reinstalling Other Software After you have reinstalled drivers, you can begin to reinstall other software. To reinstall optional software, refer to the installation instructions included with the software. Installation instructions are usually provided on the software CD, in the CD package, or at the Web site of the software provider or manufacturer. For more information about reinstalling a specific multimedia application that was included with your notebook, such as Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD, or InterVideo WinDVD Creator, refer to the"Multimedia" chapter in the Software Guide. Updating Reinstalled Software Compaq strongly recommends that you update all reinstalled software. Depending on the settings you used on your former configuration, some software might have been automatically updated without your knowledge. Use the following update procedures as soon as your notebook is connected to the Internet. ■ To update your operating system, select Start > Help and Support > Windows Update, and then follow the instructions on the screen. ■ For information about updating the drivers on a device connected to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support. Type update device driver in the Search text field, and then press the enter key. ■ To update optional software, follow the instructions included with the software. Many applications include an update feature that you can access from a Help button or menu item within the application. 4-18 Software Guide

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Software Guide
Software Updates and Restorations
Reinstalling Other Software
After you have reinstalled drivers, you can begin to reinstall other
software. To reinstall optional software, refer to the installation
instructions included with the software. Installation instructions
are usually provided on the software CD, in the CD package, or at
the Web site of the software provider or manufacturer.
For more information about reinstalling a specific multimedia
application that was included with your notebook, such as Sonic
RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD, or InterVideo WinDVD
Creator, refer to the
“Multimedia”
chapter in the
Software Guide.
Updating Reinstalled Software
Compaq strongly recommends that you update all reinstalled
software. Depending on the settings you used on your former
configuration, some software might have been automatically
updated without your knowledge. Use the following update
procedures as soon as your notebook is connected to the Internet.
To update your operating system, select Start > Help and
Support > Windows Update, and then follow the instructions
on the screen.
For information about updating the drivers on a device
connected to the notebook, select Start > Help and Support.
Type
update device driver
in the Search text field, and then press
the
enter
key.
To update optional software, follow the instructions included
with the software. Many applications include an update
feature that you can access from a Help button or menu item
within the application.