HP SoftPaq Download Manager and HP System Software Manager - A Powerful Combination

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6. After selecting the desired SoftPaqs, the following options are available in the Downloaded
SoftPaqs window: Download Only or Download and Unpack.
a. Download Only – This option will download all selected SoftPaqs according to the
settings established in the Download tab in the Configuration Options dialog.
Default is Single Folder set to “C:\SoftPaqDownloadDirectory”.
b. Download and Unpack – This option will download all selected SoftPaqs according
to the settings established in the Unpack tab in the Configuration Options dialog.
Default is Legacy Behavior (unpack in Download directory)
“C:\SoftPaqDownloadDirectory”.
7. After download is complete, the SoftPaqs can either be installed directly /via SSM or imported
into your respective management solution.
a. NOTE: To quickly view the contents of either the Download or the Unpack folders,
use the Explore drop down in the Downloaded Softpaqs window.
8. Once the SoftPaqs have been downloaded/unpacked/installed, they will be displayed in the
Downloaded SoftPaqs window. Right-clicking on any SoftPaq in this window will present the user
with the following options:
a. View SoftPaq Release Notes: Provides detailed information about the SoftPaq
contents – title, version, description, OS support, hardware support, fixes, etc.
b. View SoftPaq CVA: Provides detailed installation instructions (including silent
install instructions) as well as any dependencies.