How Do I Update My HP Support Assistant Driver?

Everyone likes to keep their Computer in great working condition. One of the essential aspects of doing it is to keep it updated and secure. If you have just brought an HP laptop or PC, it has HP Support Assistant preinstalled in it. Start the tool by clicking on the app icon present in the taskbar. Alternatively, you can also search for it in Windows.

The support assistant finds updates and also gives you troubleshooting tools. It helps computer users to update and install drivers on their systems. People often get confused as to how they can go about updating their HP Assistant driver. Given below are some simple steps that you need to follow for it. 

Steps to Update HP Support Assistant Driver?


Keeping Windows updated is essential to working seamlessly with your HP computer. Let’s see how you can update the driver properly.


  • Launch or open the Support Assistant as described above by clicking on the icon at the taskbar. 

  • After it is launched, you will find an interface in which you can see the name of the product, serial number, and product number. Now you need to find if there’s any update that you need to do. For it, click ‘Updates’.

  • Next, the HP Support Assistant will look for updates. You can observe the checking taking place on the screen.

  • After the assistant has checked for updates, you will be able to view all the updates that are available in the ‘Updates’ section. 

  • If the drivers and firmware version is already upgraded in your Computer or laptop, the updates section will be empty. On the screen, you can find ‘No updates available’ written.

  • Before you install an update, you can also check its size. This you can do by simply selecting it. The feature of custom selection will allow you to install either all or selected updates with a single click. You can also find all your prior actions with regards to updates listed in the ‘Action log.


How to Change Update Schedule in HP Support Assistant?


You can also set preferences for checking software updates as well as notification settings. The process is simple and is described below.

  • Click on ‘Settings’, which you can find on top of the HP Support Assistant window. 

  • Modify settings in every section according to your preference. 

  • Ensure that you are scrolling all the way down so that you do not miss any of the available settings. 


Fixing Other Common Problems in HP Computer


If you find any problems with your PC or laptop, you can resolve it by using the ‘Troubleshooting and Fixes’ tab. This tab enables the user to resolve the common problems that they face, like issues with printer, audio, and network. Apart from that, you can run a battery check and avail the help of HP virtual assistant to fix your problem.


You can also get online assistance from the HP company. For it, you only need to click the ‘Support’ button.


Final Words


If you need help with your HP Assistant when you’re on the go, you can avail of its mobile support assistance. It provides you with the exact same functionalities as you have on the Windows version. It also alerts you of any problems with your battery or hard drive.


Hopefully, the article has given you much insight on how to go about Computer’s support assistant driver. 


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