Reinstalling Windows removes all programs previously installed on the system. Installing a new version of the system also affects the drivers that were previously installed on the system. After installing Windows, the user may need to install drivers on a piece of hardware that was not identified during the installation process.
Where to write drivers
Before installing the system, make sure that you have recorded the drivers necessary for your computer on a separate media. The software can be stored on a separate storage medium, such as a CD-ROM or USB stick.
In most cases, driver discs are supplied with the purchase of a computer or laptop.
After reinstalling the system, you will have to install all available drivers from the disk in order for the system to function normally and to continue configuring it. Drivers can not only determine device support for the system, but also provide an opportunity to increase the speed of Windows.
Network card driver
Make sure you have the network card driver handy before reinstalling Windows. Download the installer from the official website of your network card developer. Although Windows 7 often correctly detects the model of the hardware used, the presence of a network card driver will allow you to load other drivers if necessary, the files of which you for some reason could not download beforehand.
Installing network card support allows you to go online on a freshly installed system to continue configuring.
Video card driver
This driver affects the display of graphic elements of the desktop, is responsible for displaying 2D and 3D graphics and makes it possible to view high-quality video. Installing an additional driver for your video card will improve the performance and responsiveness of the system's graphical elements. You can download this software package from the official website of the manufacturer of your video card or computer (laptop). As a rule, most video cards are manufactured by Nvidia or ATI.
Bluetooth driver
Unlike the network card driver, Bluetooth software is rarely identified. This is due to the peculiarities of the release of the module. Often, every laptop and computer manufacturer tries to install its own board, which will require a unique driver available for download on the Internet.
Sound card driver
To play audio and video files, you need to install a driver for a sound card, which is often not detected by a freshly installed system either. Without a suitable driver, the sound from the system will not be output to the speakers, and you will not be able to play any sound files.
Other drivers
To improve system performance, you can also install drivers for the chipset, processor, touchpad, card reader, keyboard, mouse, Wi-Fi adapter, USB bus, and any other devices that your computer has.
