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Compaq Presario CQ42-320CA Notebook PC Drivers & Downloads

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Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
2010-10-29 , Version:6.0.1.6206, 100.67M
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This package provides the driver for the Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
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AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
2010-10-29 , Version:8.770.2.2000, 133.96M
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This package provides the AMD High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver and Catalyst Control Center for supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. For notebooks with ...
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Synaptics TouchPad Driver
2010-10-29 , Version:15.1.6.64, 42.09M
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This package provides the driver that enables the Synaptics TouchPad in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The driver enables general touchpad functionality (for ...
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Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
2011-03-04 , Version:9.20, 81.94M
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This package contains the drivers for the supported Atheros Wireless LAN Adapters in the supported notebook models running a supported operating system.
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Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
2011-01-14 , Version:3.1.13.1, 10.9M
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This package contains the driver installation package for the Ralink Wireless LAN Controllers in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
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Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
2011-01-14 , Version:3.0.42.285, 68.25M
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This package contains the driver installation package for the Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth and High-Speed (HS) Adapter in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
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Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-11-19 , Version:13.4, 15.0M
This package contains the drivers that are required to enable the functionality of the Intel Wireless LAN Adapter in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
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Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver
2010-08-27 , Version:7, 58.51M
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This package contains software and a driver to support the Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth for supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Driver works ...
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Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
2010-07-30 , Version:7.18.322.2010 A, 5.65M
This package contains the Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver for the supported notebook models and operating systems.
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Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
2010-07-26 , Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M
This package contains the driver installation package for the Realtek RTL8191SE Wireless LAN Controller in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
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Ralink RT3090 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter Driver
2010-07-12 , Version:1.00, 6.73M
This package contains the driver installation package for the Ralink RT3090 Wireless LAN Controller in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.
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Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
2010-05-27 , Version:5.60.350.6, 20.68M
This package contains the Broadcom Wireless LAN Drivers that are required to enable the integrated Broadcom Wireless LAN Adapter in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating ...
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Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver
2010-07-30 , Version:6.1.7600.30120 A, 8.53M
This package contains the driver for the Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader in the supported notebook models and operating systems. This driver enables the read and write functionality for the card reader.
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HP Notebook System BIOS Update (AMD Processors)
2011-03-01 , Version:F.27, 4.06M
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This package provides an update to the System BIOS. The update installs on supported notebook models using a supported Microsoft Windows Operating System. A reboot is required to complete the ...
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HP System Diagnostics UEFI
2011-02-28 , Version:3.6.1.0, 1.46M
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HP System Diagnostics is a UEFI based hardware diagnostics used to validate if a system is functional enough to startup the operating system. The diagnostics are accessed during startup by pressing F2 ...
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Essential System Updates
2011-01-21 , Version:8.00, 29.6M
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This package installs Microsoft fixes and enhancements for the Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, as well as providing other fixes and enhancements that are specific to the supported notebook models. These fixes and enhancements are required to improve the performance of these notebook models.
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HP Software Framework
2011-02-17 , Version:4.0.108.1, 3.89M
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The HP Software Framework provides a common set of software interfaces that centralize and simplify access to hardware, BIOS and HP specific windows drivers on supported notebooks with supported operating systems.
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LightScribe System Software
2011-02-11 , Version:1.18.20.1, 11.74M
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This package provides the LightScribe System Software for the supported notebook models and operating systems.
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HP Quick Launch Software
2011-01-24 , Version:2.30, 3.8M
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This package contains the HP Quick Launch Software, which enables special function keys on supported notebook models to be programmed. For example, the HP Quick Launch Software enables users to press ...
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HP Advisor Software
2010-11-10 , Version:3.4.12850.3526, 67.95M
This package provides an updated version of the HP Advisor Software for the supported PC models and operating systems. The HP Advisor Software provides easy-to-use one-stop-access to software, ...
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HP Support Assistant
2011-03-01 , Version:5.2.9.2, 35.33M
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HP Support Assistant offers a single location for your computer support needs. From here, you can automate and schedule maintenance, troubleshoot problems, find information about your computer and ...
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HP BIOS Update UEFI
2010-12-09 , Version:2.1.0.0, 1.12M
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This package provides the HP BIOS Update Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) for the supported notebook models and operating systems. HP BIOS Update UEFI provides support for safe and secure ...
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HP Power Manager Utility Software
2010-08-16 , Version:1.00 A, 1.49M
This package provides the HP Power Manager Utility for the supported notebook models and operating systems. The HP Power Manager Utility notifies you when the current notebook power settings do not ...
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