Re: BIOS Upgrade?

The click-through email may be a spoof with a virus or worm which will mess up
your computer. Don't do it!

The only way to update either a BIOS or drivers is via the manufacturer's
download web site, never with a click-through.

Rarely, a BIOS update will actually add a feature which someone would like to
use. An added feature is also a good reason to update a BIOS, provided that the
feature is something which will actually be used... Ben Myers

On Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:30:58 GMT, Rich Webb <bbew.ar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:01:56 GMT, "Larry Mauriello"
><larrym6833@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>I have an HP-a1030e. It is about 6mos. old. I have recently gotten email
>>from HP Updates w/a link to a file to update the BIOS..
>>Now 1st it just says click on the link to d/l the file, then click to
>>install. Now I have never upgraded the BIOS before, but I thought
>>I read it shold be backed up first. When I ask HP about it all they tell me
>>is if I didn't change any H/W I don't have to worry about a
>>BIOS upgrade. Now this is typical of my experiance w/HP tech support.
>>
>>Any feedback is appreciated.
>
>Never install anything using a click-through link that comes via email.
>
>It's a good idea to check occasionally whether there are updates to the
>BIOS on the manufacturer's web site and also whether the updates apply
>to your machine. Generally, if things are all "working" and the BIOS
>update does not address a specific problem that you are having, it's not
>worth the trouble or the small but non-zero risk associated with
>updating the BIOS. Tech support is correct.
>
>--
>Rich Webb Norfolk, VA

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