When installing a new device, each time you need to install its driver. This is due to the fact that although the system “sees” new equipment, it cannot use it in the correct way. The driver performs the function of coordinating the operation of the device with the system. Over time, the driver becomes outdated, which can cause instability in the operation of the device for which it is responsible. Therefore, you need to update it.
It is necessary
- 1) Device driver
- 2) SlimDrivers program
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to find the driver itself, the version of which is higher than that installed on the computer. It is quite easy to do this, since the manufacturers' websites always have the necessary drivers. You can also enter the corresponding query in the search engine and go to any of the proposed sites.
Step 2
By itself, the downloaded driver is not intended for updating, but for installation. Therefore, it is pointless to click on the "install.exe" file. Go to your desktop to update the driver. After that, right-click on the "My Computer" shortcut. In the menu that opens, select the "Properties" tab. Next, open the tab "Hardware", "Device Manager". A new window will open, which lists the entire list of your devices available on the computer.
Step 3
Select the device you are interested in. Right-click on it. In the menu that opens, select the "Update driver" item. The update wizard will open. In the window that opens, select "No, not this time." After that, check the item "Install from a specified location". In the window that opens, select the folder with the drivers.
Step 4
It is much easier to update drivers through SlimDrivers. Run this utility. In the window that opens, click the "StartScan" button. The program will automatically scan your hardware and update your drivers. As a result, the program will display a list of devices that need to be updated drivers. Click "Download Update" in front of the device. The driver will be downloaded and installed.
