This didn't work for me, the Vista Upgrade Adviser has been removed, and the Windows 7 Upgrade Adviser said that my PC was Windows 7 ready. How can I find out if there is a BIOS update for me, for free. HP says no, all original & optional updates/upgrades are listed on the OEM site, but the BIOS isn't one of them.
I ran a scan once, I forgot the software, there was a BIOS update detected for my system, but I was re-directed to BIOS Agent Plus (or a similar name), they wanted $25 for their services. What decided me against it was the disclaimer: They were to be held harmless should their update caused my computer to be an expensive paperweight. What kind of customer service is that?
When I bought this ThinkPad T42 a couple of months ago, I ran the installed System Update, it updated to a newer version, and it detected & installed the latest BIOS, along with several drivers & programs, for free. If indeed there is a BIOS update that can give me new features, I'd like to find it.
As far as VT, I have the option in the BIOS to do so, it's been enabled for over 2 years, when I first installed XP Mode. My current BIOS version is Phoenix Technologies LTD, version 5.11 (08/28/2009). The MB name is HP Capirona (Socket S1G2), as reported by Speccy, the same developers who wrote CCleaner.
Is there anyway to manually find the update? I tried Phoenix, but they re-routed me to that BIOS Agent Plus, just as the other update program did.
EDIT: Here's my BIOS specs:
BIOS Settings for the Capirona Motherboard HP Pavilion All-in-One MS225la Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
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