Immediately, Windows Update will detect your system configuration and download all the appropriate drivers for your system. As you can see in the above screenshot, my Intel HD Graphics was installed automatically. I did not even have to reboot the system. In addition to other hardware components were also detected and installed which includes my LAN adapter and card reader. When you perform a new install or upgrade, you should download the latest software drivers from the manufacturers website for your computer model.
For laptops, make sure you download the latest Touch Pad drivers. There are other drivers you will probably need, but you can often download these through Windows Update after have a working Internet connection setup. Drivers can normally be found in the Support section from the manufacturers website where you will find a Software and Drivers sub-section. The method to find it will vary depending on the brand.
You can go to your favorite search engine then enter the following query "model and make drivers download' example: 'hp p drivers download'. This will often provide a direct link. Normally, you might not find native Windows 10 drivers. If this is the case, use the latest Windows drivers available for your model.
So if they only have Windows 7 drivers, try using those. Make sure you download the right drivers for your architecture 32 or 64 bit. Proceed to download the appropriate drivers after selecting your version of Windows.
The manufacturer might list two versions of the driver, always choose the latest. Again, the procedures will vary, but as long as you can find the drivers and download section, normally available within Support, you should be able to get to the drivers.
If you are reading this before upgrading, try having the essential drivers in advance. If your driver was not detected or installed by Windows Update, you can try installing the driver manually if you have a compatible version. Windows 10 and previous versions of Windows such as Windows 7 share the same driver model, so it should work. Here I have selected to use an existing driver, browse to where the driver is located on your computer, whether that is a partition, network share, thumbdrvie or install disc.
Make sure the option to Include subfolders is checked. If both Windows Update and driver update prove unsuccessful, the next option is Troubleshoot Compatibility. Troubleshoot Compatibility provides a simple way to make older drivers work under modern versions of Windows by making the driver believe it is being installed on a supported version of Windows. The first thing you need to do is point where the setup files are located.
Right click the setup file for the program, this can be designated as setup. Click Troubleshoot Compatibility. Depending on the problems you are experiencing when attempting to install or use the software, check off the problems.
In my case:. Select a version of Windows the program is known to work in. I notice the program works great in Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 , so I will select that option. Click Next. Proceed to run the through the programs setup routine by clicking Test the program…. If you have a driver such as your video card automatically installing upon completion of installation and checking for Windows Update, try disabling automatic driver installation using the instructions in the following thread:.
How to block automatic reinstall of a driver. Go to the hardware developers website, download the appropriate driver for your model then install in compatibility mode using the instructions above. How to install and Configure a Printer in Windows In most situations, the drivers are installed after the hardware has been installed or connected to the computer. If you need help installing hardware, see: How to install computer hardware. Almost all computer and hardware manufacturers include a group of drivers for different hardware devices and often for each supported version of Windows.
For example, the driver CD you receive with your printer likely contains the drivers for many different printers and may not have the printer you purchased.
When installing the drivers, make sure you install the drivers for your printer and not another model. Also, make sure you are installing it for the version of Windows on your computer. Once the location of the drivers is found, you must determine how the drivers are packaged. If the folder contains executable files or a setup file, you can install the driver using an executable. If the directory contains. If you have a CD with drivers, but the computer has no functioning disc drive, you can also download the drivers from the Internet.
Or, if you have access to another computer, you can copy the drivers from the CD to a USB flash drive. For help with copying files, see: How to copy files. After the drivers are copied to a USB flash drive , floppy , or another drive, they can also be installed from that drive. Once the drive is connected to the computer, open Windows Explorer and then the drive letter for the computer drive. For example, if you have a USB drive assigned the E: drive when connected, you would open the E: drive.
Once the drivers are found on the drive, you must determine how the drivers are packaged. If the directory contains executable files or a setup file, you can install the driver using an executable. If the drivers are compressed to a. If you have not yet downloaded the drivers, you can find them for your computer through its manufacturer. For links to the websites of prominent computer hardware manufacturers, see our hardware drivers index. If you're downloading drivers to install on another device, you can copy or extract the files to a USB flash drive and connect it to the other computer.
After the drivers are downloaded, you must determine how the drivers are packaged. Portable Keep it on your USB flash drive and use it on the go. No installation is necessary. Up-to-date You'll be notified about available updates and you'll be able to download them with the tool itself. Safety Automatically creates a system restore point. Supports all Windows Compatible with all versions of Windows, including server editions. Customizable Pick any theme you like or make your own.
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