Installing the drivers helps the system to work correctly with the hardware connected to the computer. To avoid errors in the functioning of the system and the operation of the device, as well as to exclude the appearance of software failures, you will need to carefully approach the driver installation procedure.
Driver search
Regardless of the hardware version for which you are looking for a driver, you will need to find an updated driver for the device from the very beginning. It is best if this driver is located on the installation disc that came with the purchase.
If the disk is missing, you need to find out the model of the device. It can be printed on the box or listed in the documentation for your computer. You can also find out the version of the equipment using the tools built into the system. Go to the "Start" menu and right-click on the "Computer" item. Select Properties, and then on the left side of the window, click Device Manager. Find the name of the hardware on which you want to install the driver, then go to the official website of the device manufacturer and find the correct software.
As a rule, all drivers are located in the technical support or downloads section.
Removing the old driver
Go to Device Manager and find the name of the device for which you downloaded the driver. After that, right-click on the appropriate line and select "Properties". Go to the Uninstall tab to uninstall the software. Confirm the operation. After its creation, the standard Windows drivers will be installed or the device will be removed (if they are missing). Now you can start installing the driver.
New drivers for video cards can be installed without first removing the device from the system.
Driver Installation
Run the previously downloaded file and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Accept the terms of the license agreement and wait until the files are unpacked for the device to work. The operation may take several minutes, after which you will be prompted to restart your computer. Close all running programs, save your work and reboot. If the driver was installed correctly, the device will be recognized in the system and will be available for use.
In some cases, the system will automatically be able to update the correct driver. To do this, you just need to click the "Update" button and select the appropriate option.
If the drivers for installation are supplied not as an installation file, but in archive format, instead of removing the device from the system, you need to select the "Update" item, by clicking on which you can specify the path to the location of the downloaded drivers. After completing the operation, restart your computer to apply the changes.
