Which driver updates to download and install?

Question

I am fairly new to the PC world. I need to update my drivers. When I go to the drivers I need to download and install there are usually 1, 2, or 3 different versions or choices of the driver I need to update in each category. Do I download them all or do I choose the most recent version? For future reference, what is the best rule of thumb to remember when updating drivers?

Answer 1

tasmusicmaker
Welcome to the HP Community Forum.
Your computer's Support Pages:
HP 110-023w Desktop PC Drivers
Take a look at the available Help Videos -- it is a good place to start.
Your computer's Device Manager lists the existing Drivers running / installed on your computer.  You can compare the Device Manager driver list to what is in the Website Support pages when you wish to install updated versions of your Drivers.
Control Panel > set icon view > Device Manager
OR
Windows key + X > M (opens the Device Manager)
HP PCs - Device Manager Information for Windows 8
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Commentary
Using the HP Support Assistant
I would set the HP Support Assistant to Notify (in settings) and allow it to gather up the recommended Drivers that it thinks are needed for your computer. 
Then, UNLESS you have a good reason otherwise, I would UNCHECK any BIOS update recommendations made by the HPSA before allowing the HPSA to try and install Updates.  Why?  BIOS updates, even good ones, can turn a perfectly good computer into an expensive paperweight.  Never update your BIOS unless you have a really good reason to do so.
Update the BIOS manually and only after reading the information at your computer's support website AND only after your computer is completely backed up.  This includes the means to completely reinstall your Operating System should it be necessary.  Heed this advice.
If, for any reason, the HPSA fails to install the Updates, you can always use the list the HPSA has created and then use that list to go back to the Support pages to download and install your Drivers manually.
General Good Habits
Back up your computer -- make your personal backups, create your Recovery Media.
Do this each time before adding Drivers, changing programs, etc.
Create a Restore Point:   Create a Restore Point – Win7 OR  Create a restore point Win8
HP PCs - Backing Up Your Files (Windows 8)
HP PCs - Creating and Using a System Image to Restore Your Computer (Windows 8)
Creating Recovery Discs or Saving a Recovery Image to a USB Flash Drive (Windows 8)
Reference:
Windows 8 Features – A Quick Tour
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