The same general idea applies tovideo cards,keyboards,monitors,mice,disc drives, etc.
How Do gear Drivers Work?
Instead, the program and driver simply need to know how to interface with each other.
Device Manager ‘Update Drivers’ Prompt (Windows 11).
This is true for some drivers in Windows that are downloaded viaWindows Update.
When a manufacturer releases a driver update, it’s your responsibility to install it.
Fortunately, there arefree driver updater programsthat serve the same purpose, and work with all types of drivers.
SYS driver files in Windows 11.
Some will even check for updates automatically and download and install them for you, much like Windows Update.
Some of the resources linked above should help you figure all that out.
Does it matter which ones you install?
The short answer isno, you don’t necessarily need to install every driver update suggested to you.
But each installation increases the risk of a software conflict or other issue that could render the rig unusable.
It’s best to stick to updating a equipment driver only if it’s currently not working.
The same is true for Linux .KO (kernel) modules.
You might see that a driver you’re downloading is or isn’t WHQL certified.
SeeWhat Is Windows Hardware Quality Labs?to learn more about this.
Virtual gear Drivers
Another form of the driver is the virtual gear driver.
These usually end in the VXDfile extensionand are used withvirtualization software.
Next, right-hit the rig to update > selectUpdate driver>Search automatically for drivers.
If you gotta reinstall a driver, right-tap the rig >Uninstall rig> reset your box.
If youriPhone won’t connect with your Windows PC, updating the driver software might help.
First, unlock your phone, and then connect the equipment to your PC with a USB cable.
LaunchDevice Manager>Portable Devices> right-click your iPhone >Update driver.
After the driver updates, disconnect and reconnect your phone again.
