How to update the driver? Instructions for "Dummies"

Drivers are special configuration files that allow various devices connected to a PC to work. Many people know that periodically they need to be updated. Therefore it is important to know how to do it right.

When is Hour X?

First of all, you should remember a certain "golden rule": you never need to touch once again what works.

If certain elements of computer equipment (web camera, keyboard, mouse, speakers, etc.) function incorrectly, you should think about updating the drivers.

Usually it's not necessary to guess whether you need to install new software or not. For example, if problems occur with an audio or video card, various games and programs start to issue appropriate messages (indicating that a certain file is not found).

Will the device work better?

Do not think that right after you install the necessary files, the equipment will function several times better and faster. The driver is just a special program that is not able to change the technical characteristics of the device. Existing restrictions will still remain, but productivity may increase by about 15-20%.

Basic Instruction

Let's move on to the most important thing. So, how to update the driver? First, we need to download the necessary files. It is best to look for them on official websites of equipment manufacturers - so you are guaranteed not to pick up any viruses, and devices will work 100% correctly.

In addition, the necessary software can be written to the CD that comes with the equipment itself.

Have you already found the files you need? Then it's time to learn how to update the driver.

1. First, go to the control panel and look for an item called "Device Manager" in it.
2. We choose the equipment that we need. We draw the mouse pointer to the corresponding icon and click on the right button.
3. Select the item "Properties - >> Driver" and click on the "Update" button.
4. Two items appear on the screen. Windows will offer to automatically search for suitable software on the network or find the necessary files on the computer. The second option suits us.
5. The next step in solving the problem is how to update the driver - prescribe the path to the folder into which you saved it, and wait until they are fully installed.
6. If you want, you can not download anything in advance, but immediately select the point of automatic search software on the Internet - in this case the system will find, check and install the necessary files.

Now you know how to update the driver with standard Windows tools. But there is another way ...

Specialized programs

This, so to speak, the option "for the lazy." The essence of it is how to update the driver on Windows XP / 7/8 or other versions of the popular OS using special programs. However, it must be taken into account that not all of them work correctly.

They are popular with users, they are distinguished by a simple and intuitive interface, they do not weigh very well and such utilities as:

• Carambis Driver Updater;
• SlimDrivers;
• DriverMax;
• 3DP Chip.

Using them you can update the drivers of the video card Windows 7 or any other hardware on any version of the OS.

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