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‎10-29-2025 05:54 AM

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Product: HP ENVY Desktop PC TE01-5000i (8R3Q6AV)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

A month ago, I update my UEFI BIOS to version F.42 Rev.A which i downloaded (sp163236.exe) from the HP Support site.  Three weeks later, Windows Update sent me an optional update called "HP Inc. Driver Update 15.42.0.0" which i have not yet installed.  The name of this update seems very similar to the BIOS version I'm currently running.  How can i tell if this is a re-delivery of my current BIOS, an addendum to my current BIOS, or something totally unrelated?  

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‎10-29-2025 11:33 AM

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Hi @Gene_2 

 

Open Device Manager, go to the firmware controller, and check which version you have. If you have an older version, it is probably an update. In many cases, installing it will do nothing but update the controller. In other cases, you will need to restart your computer and begin a BIOS update, which should not be interrupted.

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‎10-29-2025 11:33 AM

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Hi @Gene_2 

 

Open Device Manager, go to the firmware controller, and check which version you have. If you have an older version, it is probably an update. In many cases, installing it will do nothing but update the controller. In other cases, you will need to restart your computer and begin a BIOS update, which should not be interrupted.

- if I can help solve your question or issue, please click on ACCEPT AS SOLUTION or click the YES button if my answer was helpful.
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‎10-29-2025 12:40 PM

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Thanks.

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‎10-29-2025 12:43 PM

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You're welcome, happy to help.

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