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Windows XP/2000 - [Fixed] Upgrade Bios posted in the Operating Systems forums; Hey guys, sorry if this is in the wrong area, couldnt find a bios section, anyway I was wondering if someone could find me a bios upgrade for the HP ...

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Hey guys, sorry if this is in the wrong area, couldnt find a bios section, anyway I was wondering if someone could find me a bios upgrade for the HP VECTRA VL 420 DT, i tried looking on the hp site, but theres too many different links, i end up going round in a circle, I did find one upgrade at one time but it wouldnt install , any help much appreciated thx Dave


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Hey Dave, let's deal with the other thread first, and deal with this issue afterwards, OK?

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Hey Dave, let's deal with the other thread first, and deal with this issue afterwards, OK?

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OK, it looks like you worked out the other problem with Bluefish, can you please tell us why you are thinking of upgrading your BIOS?

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OK, it looks like you worked out the other problem with Bluefish, can you please tell us why you are thinking of upgrading your BIOS?

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i want to upgrade / update my bois as it is about 10 yrs old now, it must be vulnerable to virus's as it is soo outdates, basically i wanna update to secure my comp


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Hi Dave,

Here is the most current BIOS for that model. Do you know how to flash your BIOS?

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...wItem=vc2128en

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hi there, thx 4 ur reply, firstly thats not my computer , mines the hp vectra vl420 DT, will that bios work on mine? possibly the only difference between them is mine is a base unit, the one where ur monitor sits on top of the tower, also i'm sorry to say i have never flashed bios before and therefore have no idea how to do it


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