Windows is one of the most popular Operating Systems, which has billions of users all over the globe. Users can face different errors using Windows on their system, but most of the common errors are related to the Windows Device Drivers.
So, today we are here with all the most important information, through which you will be able to solve any problem. In this article, we provide all the information about the program. So, if you want to get all the information, then stay with us and enjoy.
What is a Device Driver?
Device Driver is software, which is specially developed for communication purposes. The software provides a connection between hardware components of any system with the Operating System (Windows).
These are simple terms, we used through which you guys can easily understand the process. Most of the components of your system understand a different language. So, it is not possible for any OS to directly share data, which is why the device driver performs an important role in data transfer.
There are multiple examples available, such as playing any video on your system. There are multiple components, which perform different tasks using drivers. The OS sends information to play video and audio cards.
On Computers, you have to add these components such as Graphic Card, Audio Card, and many more. So, OS have to assign these tasks to drivers and drivers send them to components, through which you will get visual and sound runs.
In laptops, these are already integrated, which is why most laptop users don’t know about it. But the problems are quite similar. So, if you encounter any problem with the utility programs, then you have to go through a similar process.
How are New Connected Devices Work Using Drivers?
You know there are multiple devices, which are already integrated into your system. But you can also add more devices to get a better experience. There are main two types of devices, which you can connect to your computer.
- PNP
- Non-PnP
PNP
Plug and Play, these devices are quite popular and these days most of the devices are Plug_and_play. You will get a wide number of devices, which include USB Flash Drive, Webcam, and many more. All these falls into the PNP category.
So, when you connect any of these devices, then your system finds its drivers. In your Windows, there are already various types of drivers are integrated, which OS will automatically start to work and find. The OS goes through every possible way to get the driver to run the added device.
Non-PNP
Non-Plug and Play Devices are devices, which don’t operate by just plugging them into your system. The printer is one of the best examples, which doesn’t operate after plugging. You need to get all the necessary drivers.
The Manufacturer and Microsoft Drivers
The manufacturers of any PC component provide drivers to make it operational with the system. But it is not compulsory to provide additional drivers. Most of the drivers are already integrated into Windows, which is why you don’t get any kind of choice.
But if you get a choice, then you should go with the Manufacturer one to get better performance of the newly added component. Most of the components are developed according to the drivers provided by Microsoft, but it is not compulsory to have.
So, you might get a choice, then make a decision and go with the Manufacturer’s one. You don’t face any problem with using any of those utility programs. So, you don’t need to worry about it. The one is compatible according to OS and the other one is according to the component.
Precautions Before Updating System Drivers
There are multiple methods, through which you can update your driver. These updates are mostly automatic, which windows perform automatically. But in some cases, if you find any problem with the utilities and want to update them, then you should go through some precautions.
All you need is to save or get a backup of system images because the update might affect them. So, if you face any problem, then you will be able to get your system back. Once you got the backup of important data, then you can update.
In Windows 10 all updates are directly connected with the Windows update, which you can use. There are also other options available such as third-party websites, which provide the latest updates of drivers.
Windows Device Drivers Manager System
Device Drivers System is one of the best programs for your Windows, which is provided by Microsoft. The system provides users to control all the drivers available on the system. You can also get information about the attached devices.
There are multiple tasks available for the users, which you can access using it. So, we are going to share some of the common problems, which you can encounter by plugging any new device on your computer. So, stay with us and know more.
Unknown Devices Error
The unknown devices error notification is available when your system doesn’t recognize any of the added devices. The problem is in drivers, which is why you get this error. Your system doesn’t have a compatible driver to share information.
There are multiple problems, due to which you can get this error. But you don’t need to worry about it. We are here with simple solutions for you all, through which you can easily resolve this issue. There are multiple methods to locate your problem.
In Windows 10, you can get a notification at the right bottom of the screen. The other method is to access the device manager and find warning sign drivers. So, you can easily solve these issues and get a better experience.
Solve Unknown Device Error Using Device Manager
The process of solving this issue is quite simple and easy, in which you can run the device manager. So, you can simply access the context menu for the Start button use (Windows + x keys). Find the manager and open it.
You will find all the available drivers, but you have to find the one with a warning sign. Once you found the signed driver, then right-click on it and open properties. You will get complete information about it, which includes an error (Code 28).
You have to collect valuable information and make a search on Google. Get the driver from available websites. Once you got the utility, then you can easily update the driver. Once the update has been made, then the error will be removed.
Get more information about Optional Drivers of Windows 10 and explore the importance of the optional drivers.
Device Drivers Installation and Updating
Installation of a new driver isn’t very difficult, but it may affect your system performance. So, you should know about the driver, which you want to install on your system. Users also have to know about the compatibility with your system.
There are multiple methods available, which include manufacturer website, device manager, windows, and many more. So, you can visit the manufacturer site, through which you can easily get the latest updated driver on your system.
Once you got the new utility files, then use the manager and add them. You can use update services, through which all the updates can easily be completed. However, in windows 10 you can also make all these updates using the Windows update system.
Update Drivers Using Windows Update
As a personal experience, it is one of the best and easiest ways to solve provide related to the drive. Using this method, you don’t have to look for each driver. Here you can easily update and install all missing or outdated drivers.
But you have to complete your registration and get a Microsoft account. Users have to Log in to their account, through which they can get the updates. Don’t worry about the payment services, all these updates are for free even creating the account.
So, you can easily make a free account and sign in. Once the process is complete, then access the control panel/settings. Use (Window + i), which will open the windows settings for you. So, open the section Updates & Security.
You will get a simple button, through which you can check for updates. So, start the updating process, which will automatically Update all missing drivers and also update them. Your system will be more responsive and provide a better experience.
Update Drivers Using Device Manager
Now, it’s kind of a hard way to update multiple drivers, but if you want to update a single driver, then it is the best option. You have to open the manager using similar steps (Windows + x) and get the context menu for the start button and launch device manager.
Once you got the program, then find the missing or outdated utility program. You have to make a right-click on it and use the first option. Now you will get two options here, which include online search or browse my PC.
So, if you Get the latest driver, then provide the location and let your system update it. If you didn’t Get the utility file, then you can search online. Both of these methods will work, but using a get utility is quite fast.
Enable And Disable Device Drivers
All the Service programs are enabled by the OS, but sometimes those programs are disabled. There can be different reasons, but you will get warning-marked programs. Due to different reasons, you have these programs, but they won’t work.
You can find the information in the properties of the driver. If you are getting error 22, then you can easily solve it. Error 22 is about to disable a driver, which you can easily enable and start using from the manager.
The steps are quite easy, in which you have to open the manager. Once you got the program and all the drivers, then right-click on the disabled driver. You will get an option to enable driver, on which you have to click and complete the process.
You can easily complete all the processes and enable any disabled driver. Once the process is complete, then restart your system. After the restart process, you can access back the device manager to check the disabled driver, which is enabled.
How to Get Backup of Drivers?
As we mentioned in the above section, the Backup of drivers is quite important. If you are willing to update your utility programs, then getting a backup is one of the best options. It is hard to find the same drivers every time.
So, if you had some compatible utility programs, then getting a backup is best for you before updating them. So, there are multiple methods available, through which you can get the backup. We are going to share a simple method, which is using CMD.
How to Get Backup of Drivers Using CMD?
In the process of using CMD for backup, you have to use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management utility. The system isn’t available in previous versions of windows, but in 8 and higher have this feature available.
So, the process is quite simple and easy. You need to create a new folder, where you can save all backups. Create a new folder in any of the partitions except the one with windows. You have to name the folder ‘DRIVER BACKUP’.
After creating the folder, then open your CMD in administrator access. You have to enter the command, which is available here (DISM /ONLINE /EXPORT-DRIVER /DESTINATION:”D:DRIVER BACKUP”). As you can see the destination is according to my system.
So, if you created the folder in another partition, then replace D and add your partition alphabet. Once you are done with commend, then run it. The process will take some time, but all your drivers will be back up at the provided destination.
So, you can use this method to backups easily without any problem. If you had encountered any problem and want to restore, then we also got the process for you, which you can use to restore. So, if you want to know about the restore process, then find below.
Restore Drivers
The process is quite simple and easy for anyone, but first, you have to get the backup. Without backup, you cannot restore any driver. So, you have to open the device manager, which you can open from the context menu of the windows button.
Once you open the manager, then you can click on the driver, which you can want to update. Make a right-click and update the driver. Choose the second option (Browse My PC) and provide the path of your backup folder.
The process will take a few seconds, but all your utility programs will be back. The process has multiple steps, but this is one of the best ways to solve problems. So, restart your system and get your Service programs back.
Uninstall Driver
If you are having some problems with your drivers, then uninstalling is one of the options. But we don’t recommend uninstalling any utility program, because your system performance might get affected. There are some cases, in which uninstalling is the only available option.
System updates or installs some utility programs, which are not compatible with your device. You also infect your system with some kind of virus, which also removes all the files. So, there are different situations due to which your PC won’t work perfectly.
Therefore, uninstalling the driver is one of the best options, which you can easily access and enjoy. There are multiple methods available, which you can use to uninstall drivers. So, if you want to learn, how to uninstall service programs, then stay with us.
Uninstall Drivers Using Device Manager
As you know, if you want to make any changes in the Service programs, then the device manager provides all services. So, you can access your device manager, using the windows button context menu (Windows + X). So, open your PC device manager and find all programs.
Here you will get all the utility programs, which you can expand and explore. So, find the driver, which you want to uninstall. You have to make a right-click on it and get the context menu. Select the second option, which is to uninstall the driver.
Uninstall Drivers Using Control Panel
In the control panel/ Settings, you will get uninstall the program, which you can use to uninstall Service programs. In Windows 10, the uninstall program is available in the apps section. If you find a problem in locating it, then make a simple search.
Once you found the program, and then open it. Here you will get all the service programs, on which you can make a right-click and uninstall using the context menu. So, you can easily uninstall any software using a similar program.
Uninstall Driver Using Third-party Uninstaller
There are multiple programs are developed, through which you can easily uninstall any program. So, you can also use any of the third-party software to complete the process. So, use any of these methods and easily uninstall any driver.
If you are encountering a screen error problem, then we are here with the solution for you. So, if you are encountering the issue, then get information about it in Device Driver Error Blue Screen.
Rollback Driver
It is one of the best features, which you provide users to access the previous versions of Service programs. Some of the updates of utility programs don’t compatible with the system, which is why you face multiple errors.
So, it Rollback driver is one of the simple ways to get the previous version back, through which your system will work fine. So, the process to rollback is quite simple and easy, which we are going to share with you all below.
How to Get Previous Version of Drivers Using Rollback?
To complete, this process you have to access the device manager. Once you got the access, and then find the service program, which you want to roll back. You have to Right-click on driver and select the properties option, which is available at the end of the context menu.
Select the second available tab, which is ‘Driver’. Here you will get all the information and a simple button, which provides the Roll Back Driver option. So, click on the button and wait a few seconds, your system will automatically roll back and enables the previous version.
How to Replace Corrupt Or Deleted Drivers?
The System File Checker is one of the best programs, which is provided by Microsoft. It provides users to scan their system and find all corrupt files. So, you can use the program to fix all the problems on your system.
You have to run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management commend. So, the process is quite simple, in which you have to run CMD Prompt. Run the CMD in Administrator access and right the available commend below.
DISM.EXE /ONLINE /CLEANUP-IMAGE /RESTOREHEALTH
Once you entered the command, then wait a few seconds. The process will take some time, but you don’t have to close the CMD. After the process is complete, then you have to enter the SFC command. Enter the provided commend below.
SFC /SCANNOW
Once the process is complete, then all your corrupt or deleted drivers will be replaced. You will get complete information about your corrupt files, which you can easily explore and get all information. All your problems will be solved.
If you still encounter any problem with the driver, then you can follow the above process. So, update, reinstall, and roll back, which will fix all your issues related to corrupt drivers. The system will resolve all the errors.
We also got another method, which you can use to replace the driver is System Restore. You can easily restore all corrupt drivers using the system restore system. The restore process will not affect any of your files. So, you don’t need to worry about it.
The only changes will be made according to the previous update of your system, through which you can easily restore all files easily and get the best performance. It is one of the best and easiest methods available, which you can use.
How to Find All Details About Drivers?
Getting information about drivers is one of the best ways to know the updates. So, if you want to know the version or any other information about installed drivers, then you can access the device manager. You can find all information, which is related to the driver.
So, you have to access the device manager, which you can access using the windows button context menu. So, once you got access, then you have to select the driver. Make a right-click on it and select the properties option from the bottom of the context menu.
There are multiple tabs available, which provide different information about the driver. In the general tab, you can get some information, which includes Device Type, Manufacture, and Location. You will also get the status information.
If you want to know about the version, then you can access the Driver Tab. In the driver tab, you will get all the detailed information about the driver. Here you can get Provider, Data, Version, Signer, and many more. So, you can get the version from this tab.
You can also get information related to the files on your system. In the driver tab, you will get a button named ‘Driver Tab’. So, click on the button and get all the details. There are all detailed information is provided for the users, which you can easily access.
How to Not Include Drivers With Windows Update’?
Windows make multiple automatic updates to provide better performance. But some of these updates are not compatible with your system, which can cause different errors. So, we are going to share a simple method, through which you can easily block your drivers from automatic updates.
In windows 10, the feature available knows a Group Policy Editor, which you can use to make these changes. But if you are using the Home Edition version, then you don’t find the editor. So, you guys can access the local group policy editor.
You need to access the Edit Group policy. So, make a simple search in the windows search menu. You have to type ‘gpedit’, which will provide you with the EGP. So, you have to go through some steps to access the updated information.
So, once the program is open, and then access Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and then windows updates. Once you open the windows updates, here you will get a large collection of files.
You have to find the ‘Do Not Include Drivers With Windows Update’. Once you found it, and then make a double click on it and select enable option. Once this system is enabled, then your drivers won’t update with windows update.
Improper Drivers Problems
Drivers have an important role in transferring data back and forth between hardware and OS. So, if any kind of problem occurs in the drivers, then your system won’t perform well. There are multiple issues, which you can encounter. So, we are going to share some of them.
- Crash Graphic and No Sound
- System Freeze
- Unable To Recognize Devices
- Response Slow
- Internet Problems
- Blue Screen
- Many More
There are similarly more problems, which you can encounter for getting an improper driver on your device. So, all you need is to check your drivers when you encounter any problem and try to solve it using any of the above available methods.
How to Get the Best Driver For Any Device?
Most of the drivers are already available in Windows, but sometimes you encounter problems in using the device. So, one of the reasons is to get an improper driver, which is why you have to get the best one. So, you have to get information about the device first.
There are multiple factors, which you have to remember and compatibility is one of the most important. Most devices have issues due to compatibility issues, which you cannot resolve. So, you have found all the information about the manufacture of the device.
If you encounter a problem in finding the information, then you can use the available information on the device. Most of the information is available on the devices, which you purchase. You can find different serial numbers company names and other details on it.
So, you can use it to find all the information about the devices. Once you found the device information, then you have to check your system information. Using these methods you will know about the compatibility of your system with the new device.
If you are system is compatible with the device, then you can also get the drivers from the manufacturing platform, which are best for the performance. Your system will work faster and the device will work fine.
Official Utilities
There are multiple companies, which manufacture parts of the computer. So, you can find different official software, which is introduced to update and install all drivers. We are going to share some of the most popular platforms with you all in the list below, which you can use o update or install.
Nvidia Drivers
Most graphic designers and professional gamers use the Nvidia Graphic GPU and also add Nvidia Graphic Card. So, the drivers of GPU are built-in, but you have to add the graphic card drivers. Therefore, you can use the Nvidia Drivers website.
AMD Drivers
If you are using an AMD Graphic card, then the AMD driver is required. So, you can get these drivers from the official AMD website and install them on your device. It also provides Acceleration Processing Units to boost up the performance.
Intel
If you are using Intel, then you don’t need to worry about any features. It provides software, which is known as Driver & Support Assistant (DSA). The software provides all the latest updates, which you can use to make update all drivers.
Dell
Dell also provides simple software, which you can use to install and update drivers. You can find the software named ‘Support Assist’. It is available on most of the systems. If you couldn’t find it, then you can also visit the official website.
HP
If you are using an HP machine, then you are quite lucky. It is one of the best companies, which provides digital products. But HP users don’t get any program for updating utilities. So, you have to visit the official website.
Asus
In the field of digital products, the Asus provides a wide range of electronics. So, if you are using a laptop of Asus, then you also have to visit their website for updating or installation process. You have to provide information, which is available on your system motherboard.
Similarly, there are more platforms available, which you can explore to get these updates. But these are some of the best manufacture platforms, which are best for any user. So, if you want to get the latest drivers, then access any one of these according to your system.
Third-party Driver Updaters
Most of the users don’t want to go through these complex steps to update their drivers. Therefore, they look for simple and easy options, which is why you can find multiple third-party software. These programs provide simple steps to make the update.
There are a wide number of updates available on the internet, which makes users confused. So, we are going to share some of the most popular software, which you provide active services for the users. So, you can easily use them.
- Driver Booster
- Snappy Driver Installer
- Third-party Driver Uninstallers
If you manually uninstall any driver, then there might be chances of files still on your system. So, for making a perfect uninstall of a driver, you can try third-party software. There are multiple programs available, which provide these services.r
But one of the most common issues is to get the best one. So, we are also going to share some of the best uninstallers with you, which anyone can easily operate and uninstall the driver completely from the system. Check the available list below for the uninstallers.
- Driver Sweeper
- Display Driver Uninstaller
You can use both of these programs on your device, which will provide active services. So, you don’t have to face any problems anymore.
Final Words
We shared some of the most important information about drivers. If you want to get more related information, then keep visiting our website. If you encounter any problems related to drivers, then feel free to use the comment section below and share your issues.