A modem is a device that allows you to access the Internet. For correct operation, you need a file that registers its properties and a model in the operating system, called a driver.
Instructions
Step 1
There are some types of modems that are automatically detected by the system. But even when Windows used a driver from the standard list, there is a chance that the modem will not work correctly. To prevent this from happening, carefully look at the contents of the box in which the device was located. If there is a disc with the supplied software, insert it into the drive and install the software from the Driver folder. Also, the disk may have autorun, in which you need to select the line labeled Driver.
Step 2
If you find it difficult to install the driver from the disc, use the Windows Device Manager. Select the "Computer" icon on the desktop and press Alt + Enter, or select "Properties" from the context menu. A control panel window will open displaying your computer and OS settings. In the upper left corner, click Device Manager. Select your modem from the list of devices. If it is not defined, then there will be an exclamation mark next to it. Right-click on it, select "Update Driver" from the menu. Then, pretend you want to find the driver from a search on your computer. Specify the path to the drive for the system to search from the disk.
Step 3
If you don’t have a driver disc or it is damaged, check the device name and exact labeling. Ask a friend who has an Internet connection for help and download the driver from the manufacturer's official website.
Step 4
Provided that you have purchased a USB modem, please read the user manual. It is likely that all necessary drivers will be installed automatically when the device is connected to the USB input.
