It obviously is not checking Dell's site. I remember using a utility from Dell's site that would scan my computer and automatically tell me what updates were needed. I am not interested in reinstalling my system. The last time I tried a clean install I had the hardest time getting Dell's drivers to work.
I ended up pressing F11 to do a restore and then proceeded from that point. They also used to give you a CD with all the drivers on it, but those days are past. At this point I wonder if any Dell drivers are even installed on my computer.
Somewhere in the directory tree a list of the drivers should appear. On the subject of reinstalling, should you ever need to - it is a whole new ballgame with Windows 7.
Keep in mind, OS's from Dell are installed with a special image which has all the software and drivers integrated into the image using various deployment tools for that purpose. From Dell, it has all the drivers installed that are found on the support site When you update via Device Manager, the automatic update will check Microsoft's Windows Update site only. To get the driver files from any where else, you would need to have the files on the computer and tell Device Manager where they are located.
Alternatively, you can run the driver update utility that all Dell drivers use. If that is the case, then you will need to just check the support site periodically, downloading and installing any newer versions from there. They are all listed for you I don't see any need to update any drivers yet, but when I do, I would need to choose the location in which the files are to be stored. This is the first Dell computer I have ever had that did not have the Dell driver folder in it.
In other cases, you might need to get the latest version of a hardware driver if the current one is causing problems with your computer. If you do want to update your drivers, skip the driver-updating utilities.
Go right to the source for your hardware drivers. Windows 7 and 8 provide driver updates via Windows Update, too, but Microsoft is being much more aggressive about this in Windows It all happens automatically. Even if you install your own hardware drivers, Windows sometimes automatically overwrite them when a new version is available. Using Windows Update in Windows 10 is the automatic, set-it-and-forget-it solution.
On Windows 7, 8, and 8. If you want the latest hardware drivers, be sure to go open Windows Update, check for updates, and install any available hardware driver updates. For graphics drivers, you can use the control panel included with your graphics drivers to check for updates them. These often appear in your system tray, and you can usually find them with a quick Start menu search.
You could also just go straight to the source here. These updates are really only necessary for people playing PC games, after all. Repeat this process for each individual hardware component. Windows—especially Windows 10—automatically keeps your drivers reasonably up-to-date for you. Windows keep your hardware drivers up-to-date enough. Image Credit: Quasic on Flickr. Browse All iPhone Articles Browse All Mac Articles Do I need one?
Browse All Android Articles BAD 3 Argentum. Should I download "Drivers and Downloads" shown for my computer? I was just in My Account and under Drivers and Downloads I saw 5 urgent, 33 recommended and some optional downloads.
I'd like to download these upgrades. Is there anything I should be aware of before doing this? All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Replies 2. Mary G 7 Thorium. No you should not download everything that is listed there. Locate the. Right-click that file and choose the option for install. Make sure you install the correct. One of the above three recommendations should have installed or updated the drivers successfully onto the computer. If you are still having difficulties getting the device to install, it is possible you are not encountering a hardware issue and not an issue with the drivers.
Refer to the troubleshooting steps for your hardware device for additional help and information. Home Help Hardware Help Drivers. Tip In most situations, the drivers are installed after the hardware has been installed or connected to the computer. Installing drivers from a USB drive or floppy.
Downloading and installing a driver. Installing a driver from an executable. Using the "have disk" option to install drivers. Install a driver using a. Tip If you have a CD with drivers, but the computer has no functioning disc drive, you can also download the drivers.
Tip If you have not yet downloaded the drivers, you can find drivers for your computer through the computer or device manufacturer.
Tip If you're downloading drivers to install on another device, you can copy or extract the files to a USB flash drive and connect it to the other computer. Tip When extracting the drivers, remember where the folder containing the drivers is located since it needs to be known during the driver installation process.
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