HP Update Software Utility 5.005.002.002

HP Update (HPU) is a software utility that delivers and installs drivers, fixes, and critical software updates for computers and HP products. Install HPU on your computer and the software proactively notifies you when an update is available.

Fix/Enhancement

- Ability to access your setting menu from the Notification Popup.
- Ability to hide offered updates so that they are not presented again.
- Ability to unhide hidden updates for download and installation.
- Upload of log files for troubleshooting update installation issues.
- Download of all updates before installation.

Installation instructions:

- Click to Download the package.
- At the File Download screen, click the Save button.
- At the Save As screen, save the file to your Desktop.
- If a message appears stating that the file already exists, click YES to overwrite file.
- Double-click the icon for the update downloaded to your desktop, and then click NEXT.
- Follow on-screen instructions.
- If prompted to restart the system upon completion of the update, click YES and allow system to restart.

About General Utility:

Usually, device functionality is ensured by its drivers, firmware, and/or BIOS packages, and the product can be used for its purpose once these files are installed. However, in order to expand functionality, as well as usability, owners can make use of various utilities.

Installing these packages is most of the times quite an easy process, and may or may not require a system reboot. Still they can be restricted to certain operating systems (or bit architectures), and existing Internet connection, or even specific components.

If all requirements are met, simply save the downloadable file (extract it if needed), run the available setup, and follow all instructions for a complete and successful installation.

However, since there are a huge number of device utilities provided by various developers and manufacturers, it would be a good idea to check any provided information regarding the installation steps, or just follow the on-screen instructions.

To sum up: if you wish to improve your device’s usability and functionality, click the download button, and install the package. Also, check back with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with latest releases.