HP Pro Tower 200 G9 Desktop PC User Guide - Page 32

NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary for these drives. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay, the secondary hard drive bay (select products only), or both are parked. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you do not get the most out of your equipment. Depending on your operating system, you can use the following methods to update programs and drivers: ● Updating both programs and drivers on page 24 ● Updating programs only on page 24 ● Updating drivers only on page 24 Updating both programs and drivers Use this procedure to update both programs and drivers. 1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type support in the search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. ‒ or - Select the question mark icon in the taskbar. 2. Under My notebook, select Updates. The Software and Drivers window opens, and Windows checks for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Updating programs only Use this procedure to update programs only. 1. Select Start, and then select Microsoft Store. 2. Select the dots next to your profile picture in the top-right corner, and then select Downloads and updates. 3. On the Downloads and updates page, select Get updates, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Updating drivers only Use this procedure to update drivers only. 1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type windows update settings in the search box, and then select Windows Update settings. 24 Chapter 6 Maintaining your computer