HP Hewlett-Packard DeskDirect (J2585A) 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter Driver Download
The Hewlett-Packard DeskDirect (J2585A) 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter is a network device manufactured by HP. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This version of "nethppci.zip" is rated (4 out of 5 stars) based on 4,159 downloads and 28 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 20.6 KB.
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Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
nethppci.zip (20.6 KB)
Versions
4.8.0.0 (1999-11-05) via .inf
Additional Notes
At least it works with DeskDirect J2585A. Drivers were extracted from Windows 2000 cabs.
Uploaded By
Rolandas (DG Member) on 8-Feb-2002
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How to Update Hewlett-Packard DeskDirect (J2585A) 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Hewlett-Packard DeskDirect (J2585A) 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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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
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| nethppci.inf | 6.1 KB | 11 Dec 1999 |
| hpddnd4.sys | 35.1 KB | 5 Nov 1999 |