Finding drivers for laptops is somewhat different from the same procedure for desktop computers. Today we would like to introduce you to the features of this process for the HP Pavillion 15 Notebook PC.

Installing drivers for HP Pavillion 15 Notebook PC

There are several ways to find and install software for the specified laptop. We will look at each of them in detail below.

Method 1: Manufacturer's website

1. Find the item in the site header "Support". Hover your cursor over it, then click on the link in the pop-up menu "Programs and drivers".



2. On the support page, click the button "Laptop".



3. Write the model name in the search bar HP Pavillion 15 Notebook PC and press "Add".



4. The device page will open with drivers available for download. The site automatically detects the version and bitness of the operating system, but if this does not happen, the correct data can be installed by clicking the button "Change".



5. To download the software, open the desired block and click the button "Download" next to the component name.



6. Wait until the installer finishes loading, then run the executable file. Install the driver following the instructions in the Installation Wizard. Install the rest of the drivers in the same way.

From a security point of view, this is the best method, albeit the most time-consuming of those presented.

Method 2: Official utility

Any major PC and laptop manufacturer produces a proprietary utility with which you can download all the necessary drivers in a few simple steps. HP was no exception to the rule.

1. Go to and click on the link "Download HP Support Assistant".



2. Save the installation file to a suitable location on your hard drive. Once the download is complete, run the installer. In the welcome window, click "Next".



3. Next, you should read the license agreement and accept it by checking the option "I accept the terms of license agreement". To continue installation, click again "Next".



4. After installing the utility on your computer, click "Close" to complete the installer.



5. During the first launch, HP Support Assistant will prompt you to configure the scanner behavior and the type of information displayed. Select the one you want and click "Further" to continue.



6. In the main program window, go to the “My Devices” tab. Next, find the laptop you need and click on the link "Updates".



7. Click "Check for updates and messages".
   
   
   Wait until the utility finishes searching for available items.
8. Mark what you found by checking the boxes next to the required components, then click "Download and install".
   
   
   Don't forget to reboot your device after finishing the procedure.

The proprietary utility in its essence is not much different from installing drivers from the official website, but still greatly simplifies the process.

Method 3: Driver Search Applications

If the official website and proprietary utility are unavailable for some reason, universal programs that allow you to download and install drivers for almost any computer will come to the rescue. You can find a brief overview of the best solutions in this class in the article at the link below.

In the case of the HP Pavillion 15 Notebook PC, the DriverMax application performs well. Our website has instructions for working with this program, so we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it.

Method 4: Search by hardware ID

One of the simplest, but not the fastest methods for solving our problem today will be to determine the unique identifiers of the laptop hardware and search for drivers according to the obtained values. You can learn how this is done from the corresponding article, available at the link below.

Method 5: "Device Manager"

In Windows operating systems there is a hardware management tool called "Device Manager". Using it, you can search and download drivers for certain components of PCs and laptops. However, the use "Device Manager" This is only suitable for extreme cases, as it only installs a basic driver that does not provide the full functionality of the component or components.

Conclusion

As you can see, installing drivers for the HP Pavillion 15 Notebook PC is no more difficult than for other Hewlett-Packard laptops.

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