How to find the current version of a driver, software or BIOS on my hp computer?

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Many driver version numbers can be found using Device Manager. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click the name of the component, and then click the Driver tab in the properties window.
Figure : DVD drive properties

DVD drive properties with Driver version shown

To find the software version number, click Help, then click About. The location of the version number varies for some software.
The BIOS version (revision) can be viewed on the BIOS Setup screen.
  1. Turn off the computer and wait five seconds.
  2. Open the BIOS:
    • For some computers built in 2009 and later with UEFI environment, press the power button and immediately press the Esc key repeatedly to open the Startup menu. Select F10 to open the BIOS.
    • For most computers built from 2006 to 2010, press the power button and immediately press the F10 key repeatedly.
    • For some computers built before 2006, press the power button and immediately press the F1 key repeatedly.
  3. View the BIOS version listed on the BIOS Main screen.
    Figure : BIOS Main screen example (your system BIOS might look different)

    BIOS Main screen