How to properly update device drivers on Windows

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How to properly update device drivers on Windows.

Windows Update automatically downloads and installs driver updates for numerous devices, including network adapters, displays, printers, and video cards.

Although it’s likely that you already have the most recent drivers installed, here’s how to manually update or reinstall a driver:

Update the device driver

In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
Select a category to see names of devices, then right-click (or press and hold) the one you’d like to update.
Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
Select Update Driver.
If Windows doesn’t find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer’s website and follow their instructions.

Reinstall the device driver

In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
Right-click (or press and hold) the name of the device, and then select Uninstall.
Restart your PC.
Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver. Another way updating yours in a simple methods is listed below:

1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on the Windows Start menu button and selecting Device Manager from the context menu.

2. Locate the device with the outdated driver that you want to update or fix.

3. Right-click on the device and select “Update driver” from the context menu.

4. Choose “Search automatically for updated driver software” and wait for Windows to search for and install any available updates.

5. If Windows does not find an updated driver, you may need to download and install the driver manually from the manufacturer’s website.

To do this, go to the manufacturer’s website, locate the driver for your specific device and operating system, and download the driver file.

6. After downloading the driver file, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated driver.

7. If you encounter any problems with the device driver, you can also try rolling back the driver to the previous version.

To do this, go to the device’s Properties window in Device Manager, select the “Driver” tab, and then click “Roll Back Driver.”

8. If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may need to uninstall the device driver completely and then reinstall it. To do this, go to the device’s Properties window in Device Manager, select the “Driver” tab, and then click “Uninstall Device.”

After uninstalling the driver, restart your computer and then reinstall the driver using the manufacturer’s instructions.

Note: It’s important to keep your drivers up to date to ensure optimal performance and stability of your computer.

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