HP 7500E (external PP) Driver Download
The 7500E (external PP) is a CD / DVD reader manufactured by HP. Problems such as drive is not found or is not recognized by Windows, or drive cannot read or write media can be solved when you update the driver. This version of "WinXP_LPT_Driver.exe" has been downloaded 3,249 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 357.8 KB.
Supported Models
7500E (external PP)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
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Additional Notes
Release date 16-Nov-2001 Version 1.0
This download includes Windows XP drivers for the parallel port HP CD-Writer Plus drives. Download and run the WinXP_LPT_Driver.exe file to lauch the InstallShield Wizard. Stepping through the wizard, the default location to expand the HP CD-Writer Plus parallel port driver files into is C \WinXP_LPT_Driver. Accept this directory and follow the instructions contained in the INSTALL.RTF file when presented to finish the installation of the drivers.
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Jerry K (DG Staff Member) on 25-Nov-2001
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How to Update 7500E (external PP) Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 7500E (external PP) driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the HP Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the HP website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
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In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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