Using softpaq download manager – HP ZBook 17 Mobile Workstation User Manual

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Using SoftPaq Download Manager

HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) is a tool that provides quick access to SoftPaq information for
HP business computers without requiring the SoftPaq number. Using this tool, you can easily search
for SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them.

SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the HP FTP site, a published
database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. SoftPaq Download Manager
allows you to specify one or more computer models to determine which SoftPaqs are available for
download.

SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to the database and software. If
updates are found, they are downloaded and applied automatically.

SoftPaq Download Manager is available on the HP website. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to
download SoftPaqs, you must first download and install the program. Go to the HP website at

http://www.hp.com/go/sdm

, and follow the instructions to download and install SoftPaq Download

Manager.

To download SoftPaqs:

Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP SoftPaq Download Manager.

NOTE:

If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.

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