windows 10 updates

[liitle_rascal24]

I'm getting driver updates for windows 10, but my system is windows 11. Is it ok to download windows 10 updates?

Thanks; Little_Rascal24

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@liitle_rascal24 

Welcome to the HP Community --

"Getting" perhaps implies that you are not in charge of what is being offered as updates.

HP Support Assistant, for example, might have trouble discerning your installed Operating System version.

If that happens, the program might default to the wrong OS version, hang, balk, or simply spin and "not work".

In general, trying to install an unknown update -- or one that is not meant for your OS version -- is not recommended.

IF you are receiving incorrect updates or suggestions from HPSA, consider shutting off the Automatic Updates setting in the HP Support Assistant application.

Open Category Software and Drivers

Software and drivers for HP Laptop - 15-ef1078nr 

Change Operating System version to Windows 11

Example - Manual Updates - Check / Compare / Install

Open Category Software and Drivers

Select Operating System = Windows

Select Version = Windows 11 -- OR -- If offered, Select the build level / version

Click to Open All Drivers

Select Open All

Sort by Release Date > Descending order (arrow pointing down)

The drivers listed are relevant to your computer's series of systems.

True - Not all drivers in the Software and Drivers list are for YOUR computer.

Check the drivers in the list compared to the installed drivers using the Device Manager,

Control Panel > icon view > Device Manager

Tab View

Select View by Type

Check Show hidden devices

Open Driver (for example Biometric Devices)

Right-Click on Driver > Select / open Properties

Tab Driver

Compare Driver version to the driver listed in system's support page Category Software and Drivers

General Example - Device Manager - Check Driver (Fingerprint) in Software and Drivers compared to installed version

Device_Manager_Category_Software-and-Drivers_Check_1

References / Resources / Examples

HPSA_App_Settings_Auto-Updates_6

HP Device Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Device - Solve Problems

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories: Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Software / Drivers / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos,

Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guide, Service and Maintenance

Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more

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[liitle_rascal24]

   Thank you;

I appreciate the information, was very helpful; and educational....

[Dragon-Fur]

@liitle_rascal24 

You are welcome.

HPSA is nice software (now, actually an "App") -- it's easy to use and should take care of itself.

Most of the time -- HPSA works just like you'd expect.

Sometimes HPSA does something unexpected.

Personal opinion -- Using HPSA: 

Do not let HPSA update your BIOS.

What?

Fussy BIOS update should be done when you decide and only after you have your most critical data backed up on other than the local machine. 

Whether or not to use HPSA is really a personal choice.

Lots of people, for lots of reasons, choose to install updates manually.

Use what works.

Cheers!

References / Resources

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Alerts and Notices

Find bulletins / Notices that are relevant to your device

Subscribe to HP Alerts

Get connected with updates from HP

and / or

Check for information at your computer's support website

Open Support Home

Enter the name of your device

When the website support page opens, select Category Bulletins and Notices (wording may vary)

Thank you for participating in the HP Community --

People who own, use, and support HP devices.

Click Yes to say Thank You

Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"