Hello, I have a pavilion dv7-1135nr windows 7 BIOS F21. should I upgrade to version F49?

Currently, I do not feel any computer of hmy wit problems, but my version of BIOS F21 is obsolete. There is a BIOS more recent version F49. Should I upgarde to the last version or upgrade if I'm having a related problem BIOS?

Thank you

Hello:

Due to the risky nature of the BIOS flashes, it is unadvisable to Flash the BIOS just to have the last update.

It's one of those moments where you definitely need to have the attitude: 'if it's not broke, don't fix it."

What I recommend you do is to read all the BIOS release notes and see if one of them contains improvements you would like to have, or solve a problem you are experiencing.

If this is not the case, do not.

If you feel you want to Flash the BIOS, I recommend to download the flash and then restart your PC in safe mode of windows install.

In this way there is less running processes that may interfere with an update of the BIOS.

The biggest threat is your antivirus program.  Good A / V programs will think a BIOS flash is writing malicious code in your BIOS and try to stop the program from running.

That would cut the power to your PC in a flash.

The risk is high. A failed BIOS flash 99% of the time, you hear a useless PC.

Paul

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