Windows Drivers: Quick & Easy Refresh Guide

There arethree ways to update drivers in Windows 10, 8.1 & 7 . Just choose an easier way for you and follow the instructions step by step.

Way 1: Update Drivers Using Device Manager

1. Press Win+R (Windows logo key andR key) at the same time to invoke a run command.

2. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK .

3. Right-click on the device name and selectUpdate Driver Software. For instance, update the audio driver.

4. ClickSearch automatically for updated driver software . Then Windows will search the latest driver for the device.

Way 2: Install the Latest Driver from Device Manufacturer’s Website

If you can tell your PC’s or the device’s specific model name, you can go to their manufacturer’s website to download the latest driver. The drivers normally can be downloaded in the sectionSupport on the website (The method to find it will vary depending on the brand).

To find drivers quickly, go to your favourite search engine and enter “brand name +model name + drivers” . This will often provide a direct link. Go to the link and you can find the driver you need there.

For instance, update Windows 7 latest driver for HP Deskjet 1050.

1. Enter “ HP Deskjet 1050 driver” in the search engine. Then click the provided link to go to the download page.

2. Go to “Software and Drivers” section.

3. ClickGounder “Option 2: Go directly to the software and driver results”

4. Select the system as Windows 7 and clickUpdatebutton.

5. ClickDownload button to download the driver.

6. After download completes, just double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to update the driver.

Updating drivers using Device Manager is easy to follow but Windows only provides some basic drivers. With this method, it is probably that you would fail to update the driver. Updating drivers by downloading drivers manually online requires computer knowledge and would cost you much time, as it is not easy to find the right drivers from the manufacturer’s website. So it is recommended that you use the third method to update drivers. The method is to use a driver update tool to help you.

Way 3: Update Drivers Using Driver Easy

If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update the drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy .

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks:

1. Download and install Driver Easy.

2. Run Driver Easy and click Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3. Click the Update button next to one driver to automatically download and install the correct version of this driver (you can do this with the FREE version).

Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).

If you have any questions about how to update drivers, please comment below. We’re happy to hear of any suggestions.

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