HP Support Assistant : A desktop app that scans for and installs updates automatically. Note that version 9 requires Windows 10 RS4 or higher; older systems may need a legacy version like 8.8.x .
HP does officially provide Windows 10 or 11 drivers for this specific model. If you have upgraded to a newer OS, use these methods: hp probook 6550b drivers
Officially, the ProBook 6550b does support Windows 11 due to its first-gen Intel Core CPU (lack of TPM 2.0 and MBEC). However, enthusiasts have successfully installed Windows 11 on it using workarounds (Rufus bypass). If you do: HP Support Assistant : A desktop app that
Uses the Mobile Intel HM57 Express Chipset. If you have upgraded to a newer OS,
| Component | Driver Name | Version (Latest) | Purpose | |-----------|-------------|------------------|---------| | Chipset | Intel Chipset Installation Utility | 9.2.0.1030 | Enables USB, PCIe, and power management | | Graphics (Integrated) | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) | 8.15.10.2900 | Display output, brightness, external monitors | | Graphics (Discrete) | AMD Radeon HD 6370M / 6470M | 8.982.10.0000 | Better performance, dual-GPU switching | | Audio | IDT High Definition Audio CODEC | 6.10.6491.0 | Internal speakers, microphone, headphone jack | | LAN | Realtek RTL8168/8111 Ethernet | 7.092 | Wired network | | Wi-Fi (Broadcom) | Broadcom 43224AG/802.11a/b/g/draft-n | 5.100.82.112 | Wireless connectivity | | Wi-Fi (Intel) | Intel WiFi Link 1000 | 15.18.0.1 | Alternative wireless | | HP Hotkey Support | HP Software Framework | 4.6.10.1 | Function keys, OSD for volume/brightness | | SATA/AHCI | Intel Rapid Storage Technology | 11.2.0.1006 | Enables AHCI mode for SSD performance | | USB 3.0 (if equipped) | Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 | 2.1.39.0 | USB 3.0 ports on some models |