How to insure that the right and up-to-date HP monitor list is loaded
into Windows 95 and Windows 98?
Method :
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- remove (devalidate) the default HP list :
* put a ";" before the HP name in the [Manufacturer] section of
MONITOR3.INF
(located in WINDOWS\INF directory, note that this is a "hidden directory")
ex. [Manufacturer]
;%HP%=HP
- copy the HPMON_XX.INF file into WINDOWS\INF directory
- go into DISPLAY Properties, SETTINGS submenu and click on Change
display type
- click on the Change button in the Monitor-type box
- Windows 9x will now integrate this list in the Driver Information
Database
- check the "show all devices" box and select "Hewlett-Packard" in the
"manufacturers" window.
- an updated list will show on the right-hand "Models" window
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After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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