Getting Started Guide

Getting Help 93
5 Click Updates from HP again. Updates from HP displays.
• If Updates from HP has been activated on your system, click View
messages to view a list of previously received messages. To read a
message, double-click the message title in the window. You can exit this
window, and Updates from HP remains active.
• If Updates from HP has not been activated on your system, the screen
contains an Activate button to activate the service. Click Activate to start
the service and view a list of previously received messages.
Turning off messages
To turn off the Updates from HP Service:
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
4 Choose Updates from HP.
5 Click Updates from HP again. Updates from HP displays.
6 Click Choose preferences and then Deactivate to deactivate the service.
The service is turned off until you reactivate it.
Reactivating messages
When you reactivate the Updates from HP service, the service runs whenever you
are connected to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they
become available.
To turn on the service:
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Choose PC Help & Tools.
4 Choose Updates from HP.
5 Click Updates from HP again. Updates from HP displays.
6 Click Activate to reactivate the service.
Using PC Help & Tools
The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains
special utilities for PC owners such as support information and programs.
To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder:
NOTE: You cannot receive Updates from HP messages, including important Support
messages that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off.