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https://github.com/UsefulScripts01/HPDrivers

Update all HP device drivers with a single command - Get-HPDrivers
https://github.com/UsefulScripts01/HPDrivers

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Update all HP device drivers with a single command - Get-HPDrivers

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# HPDrivers

Update all HP device drivers with a single command: `Get-HPDrivers`


## Table of Contents
- [Release Notes](#release-notes)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [How it works](#how-it-works)
- [Parameters](#parameters)
- [Examples](#examples)


## Release Notes

v1.4.3
- Added search for latest drivers even if available driver version on HP servers is older than current Windows version (for older computers)
- Added HP software (e.g. dock firmware, manageability, diagnostic) to -ShowSoftware parameter
- Added max 5 driver download attempts in case of failure
- Fixed minor bugs

v1.4.0
- First standalone version that does not use the HP CMSL module.


## Installation

Copy the code from the area below and paste it into PowerShell Admin (or Windows Terminal).
```powershell
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Force
Install-PackageProvider -Name NuGet -RequiredVersion 2.8.5.201 -Force
Install-Module -Name HPDrivers -Force
```


## How it works

The HPDrivers module downloads and installs HP SoftPaqs that match to the operating system version and hardware configuration.

* Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal as an administrator

* Run `Get-HPDrivers`

* Select the drivers to install


Select Drivers


Installation Process


## Parameters

`-NoPrompt` [switch] - Download and install all drivers

`-OsVersion` [string] - Specify the operating system version (e.g. 22H2, 23H2)

`-ShowSoftware` [switch] - Show additional HP software in the driver list

`-Overwrite` [switch] - Install drivers even if the current driver version is the same

`-BIOS` [switch] - Update BIOS to the latest version

`-DeleteInstallationFiles` [switch] - Delete the HP SoftPaq installation files stored in C:\Temp\HPDrivers

`-SuspendBL` [switch] - Suspend BitLocker protection for one restart


## Examples

Example 1: Simple, just download and install all drivers.
```powershell
Get-HPDrivers -NoPrompt
```


Example 2: Show a list of available drivers and additional software. The selected drivers will be installed automatically. Do not keep installation files. Suspend the BitLocker pin on next reboot.
```powershell
Get-HPDrivers -ShowSoftware -DeleteInstallationFiles -SuspendBL
```


Example 3: Download and install all drivers and BIOS, even if the current driver version is the same.
```powershell
Get-HPDrivers -NoPrompt -BIOS -Overwrite
```


Example 4: Show a list of available drivers that match the current platform and Windows 22H2. The selected drivers will be installed automatically.
```powershell
Get-HPDrivers -OsVersion '22H2'
```


Example 5: Automatic driver installation. Can be part of a deployment script.
```powershell
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Force
Install-PackageProvider -Name NuGet -RequiredVersion 2.8.5.201 -Force
Install-Module -Name HPDrivers -Force
Get-HPDrivers -NoPrompt -BIOS -DeleteInstallationFiles
```