If Windows 10 has hardware issues, the problem could be an outdated or corrupted driver. This guide shares three ways to update drivers to resolve common issues.
On Windows 10, a device driver is a collection of files with instructions that allows the system to interact with specific hardware (such as graphics card, storage drive, and network adapter) and peripherals, including mice, keyboards, printers, monitors, and many others.
Typically, the installation of drivers happens automatically using the built-in driver library and Windows Update. However, sometimes, you may still need to update some of the controllers manually for many reasons. For example, when Windows 10 cannot recognize a component, the device stops working after an upgrade, Windows Update installs a generic package, or you have to apply a critical fix or access a new feature quickly.
Whatever the reason, Windows 10 comes with several options to update a device driver, including using Windows Update, Device Manage...
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