In most cases, drivers downloaded from the manufacturer will be the most tested and up to date available.
), all you need is the exact model number of your complete system.
Find the hardware manufacturer’s support website.
Locate the driver download area of the manufacturer’s support site.
If you visit a website’s home page first, look for aSupportarea.
Any driver download options will probably be located within that area.
Using the website’s navigation or search abilities, choose the specific hardware you need drivers for.
Choose the drivers designed for youroperating system.
For example, you’d pick theWindows 11drivers if you’re using that operating system.
SeeWhat Version of Windows Do I Have?if you’re not sure.
Some websites can even auto-suggest these options for you by quickly scanning your machine for that information.
You must also choose between32-bit and 64-bitdrivers.
If you’re running a 32-bit version of Windows, you must install 32-bit drivers.
If you’re running a 64-bit version of Windows, you must install 64-bit drivers.
SeeAm I Running a 32-bit or 64-bit Version of Windows?for instructions on finding that out.
Download the drivers to your system.
Save the downloaded file to your desktop or to another familiar location.
Many drivers available today are configured for automatic installation.
If so, there’s no reason to continue with these steps.
Extract the downloaded drivers.
Usually, this involvesdecompressingthe many driver files located in the compressed file you downloaded.
Most compressed files areZIPorRARfiles, but mostfree file extractor programswill handle either, like7-Zip.
Sometimes the compressed files are in a self-extracting format with anEXEfile extension, making the installation process very easy.
The downloaded drivers for your hardware are now ready for updating inDevice Manager.
