We noticed that after installing a new operating system on our PC, 1080p HD display shows some strange 480p resolution, and for example, the speakers do not work; The computer constantly shows you a pop-up message, something like: “Your driver is out of date.” So what exactly is the problem?
Let's find out;
A driver is a program that controls a specific device connected to a computer. Basically it is just a set of files that allows communication between hardware devices and the operating system.
Unlike other applications and programs, device drivers are typically do not have a user interface. It mainly comes into play when any program calls it to interact with the hardware.
device drivers actually work as a translator between the program the user is working with and the hardware the program must use to provide the desired result to the user.
In ordinary language, yes Just like your car needs a driver to move, our computer also needs a certain type of driver to run a certain type of hardware.
Missing device driver may result insystem instability or equipment malfunction/freezing, including the majority system errors Same.
# So now let's see how to automatically install drivers on your computer:
I know installing drivers is a tedious task! This can help program to update all drivers.
It will take you hours to search for the same drivers and even when you find them, those drivers may not be supported on your operating system. Naturally, the problem in this case is not solved.
However, you can make this processor much simpler.
You will need to install a free driver update program and then connect this computer to the Internet, and immediately after that the software will automatically download and update all the drivers of your computer.
In fact, there is much more software available on the Internet to update firewood, and if you want my opinion then "Driver Reviver" from reviversoft is the best of its kind. The program is very easy to use, automatically creates backup copies of old drivers and a restore point. You can automatically update your video card drivers on Windows 7/8/10.
So let's look at the instructions;
Step 1 - Download the driver finder from its official website.
To do this, the computer must already have the files necessary for installation. That is, you will have to surf the Internet yourself and look for them. Most often this is done for devices that do not accept drivers in another way: monitors, serial buses, etc. This is done as follows:
How to update manually
Here we need to select the appropriate device to update. Let's take a video card as an example:
Automatic update
This method differs in that you don’t have to search the Internet and download anything. The system will do the necessary actions itself. We will need the following:
Programs for installation and updating
There are a lot of them on the Internet now. And it’s very convenient. Why search for drivers when you can download the program and it will find and install what you need, all we have to do is click on the next button and select the ones we need from the proposed drivers. Let's look at a few similar programs.
DriverPack Solution
This is the most convenient and modern software. Among her peers she has no equal. It contains a large number of tools. About 40 million users are already using this software and every day the number of such people is only increasing.
Eat two versions:
- Online. It weighs little and performs all actions via the Internet. That is, it detects computer devices and searches for drivers on the Internet, and if necessary, downloads and installs them.
- Offline. This version contains a huge database of drivers. It will install the necessary drivers without the Internet. But there is one drawback - it weighs a lot. After all, it already contains all the drivers.
Complete utility Russified, which will not pose any difficulties in using it. It also offers to download and install a standard set of utilities necessary for using a computer. For example, a browser, archiver, player, etc. For some, this is a real find. Since after reinstallation Windows will only remain run program, and it will do everything itself. And one more thing advantage speed, literally in 15 minutes (if you have good internet) everything will be ready. 
Driver Genius
Basics advantage of this program - removing drivers. Otherwise, it is almost identical to the previous one. The interface, system data, etc., everything is almost the same. However, Driver Genius contains much more extensive database data than DriverPack Solution. She has a huge minus- update. To use it, you need the full version, but it is not free. 
Snappy Driver Installer
This software is completely free and also portable. It differs from the others in its special way of loading drivers, as well as installing them. The program contains the most large driver database, more than any other similar program. Snappy Driver Installer is in Russian and also has a convenient filter. This makes working with the program enjoyable. 
These are the main programs, in fact there are many more of them, but they are not as popular as these.
For the correct operation of devices connected to the computer, it is important to keep the software up to date, which ensures interaction between the hardware and the operating system. Drivers are such software. Let's identify different options for updating them for Windows 7, suitable for different categories of users.
You can complete the task in Windows 7 through the built-in system tool "Device Manager" or using third party programs. Both of these options involve an automatic and manual method of carrying out the procedure. Now let's look at each of them separately.
Method 1: Automatic update using third-party applications
First of all, let's study the automatic update method using third-party programs. This is the simplest option and is preferred by beginners, as it requires minimal intervention in the process. We will look at the algorithm of actions using the example of one of the most popular DriverPack applications.
This method is good for its simplicity and minimal requirements for the user. But there is still a small chance that the program will install not entirely correct updates. In addition, often when installing drivers, additional software is also installed, which the user by and large does not need.
Method 2: Manual update using third-party applications
DriverPack also provides the option of manually selecting updated drivers. This method is suitable for those users who know what exactly needs updating, but do not have enough experience to perform the update using the built-in functionality of the system.
- Activate the program. At the bottom of the window that appears, click on the element "Expert Mode".
- A shell will open asking you to update outdated or install missing drivers, as well as install some driver utilities. Uncheck all items that you do not need to install.
- After that, move to the section "Installing programs".
- In the window that appears, also uncheck the names of all objects that you do not want to install. Then return to the section "Installing drivers".
- After you have refused to install all unnecessary elements, click on the button "Install all".
- The procedure for creating a restore point and installing the selected drivers will begin.
- After the procedure is completed, as in the previous case, the message will appear on the screen "The computer is set up".
This method, although a little more complicated than the previous one, allows you to install exactly the necessary software components and refuse to install those that are not relevant to you.
Method 3: Automatically search for drivers through Device Manager
Now let's move on to installation methods using the built-in OS tool - "Device Manager". Let's start with a description of automatic search. This option is suitable for those users who know which hardware components need updating, but do not have the necessary update on hand.
- Click "Start" and move to "Control Panel".
- Open section "System and safety".
- Find the element called "Device Manager", which you should click on.
- The interface will start "Dispatcher", which will display the names of device groups. Click on the name of the group where the device whose drivers need to be updated is located.
- A list of devices will open. Click on the name of the required equipment.
- In the device properties window that appears, move to the section "Driver".
- In the shell that opens, press the button "Update...".
- A window for selecting an update method will open. Click "Automatic search...".
- The service will search for driver updates for the selected device on the World Wide Web. If detected, the update will be installed on the system.
Method 4: Manually updating drivers through Device Manager
But if you have an up-to-date driver update, for example, downloaded from the device developer’s web resource, then it is preferable to manually install this update.
Method 5: Search for updates by device ID
If you don’t know where you can download the latest updates from the official resource, the automatic search did not produce results, and you don’t want to resort to the services of third-party software, then you can search for drivers by device ID and then install them.
- Perform the manipulations described in Method 3 up to point 5 inclusive. In the hardware properties window, move to the section "Intelligence".
- From the list "Property" select "Equipment ID". Right-click on the data that appears in the area "Meaning" and select from the list that appears "Copy". After this, paste the specified data into a blank document opened in any text editor, for example, Notepad.
- Then open any browser installed on your computer and go to . In the window that opens, enter the previously copied device code and click "Search".
- A search will be performed and a page with search results will open. Click on the Windows 7 logo above the search list to see only results that are suitable for that operating system.
- After that, click on the floppy disk icon next to the very first option in the list. It is the first object in the list that is the most recent update.
- You will be taken to a page with complete driver information. Here click on the name of the object opposite the inscription "Original file".
- On the next page, check the anti-captcha box "I am not a robot" and click on the name of the same file again.
- The file will be downloaded to your computer. Most often it is a ZIP archive. Therefore, you need to go to its download directory and unzip it.
- After unpacking the archive, perform a manual driver update via "Device Manager", as stated in Method 4, or run the installation using the installer, if it is available in the unpacked archive.
You can update the driver in Windows 7 either using third-party applications or using the built-in "Device Manager". The first option is simpler, but not always the most reliable. In addition, during the update using additional software, various unnecessary programs may be installed. The procedure algorithm itself also depends on whether you have the necessary components on hand or whether they have yet to be found.
A driver is a critical element in the operation of any device on a computer. This is a separate file through which the operating system recognizes commands from equipment connected to the PC and reformats them into program code. As a rule, the manufacturer adds a CD with software to the package. However, even if this is the latest equipment, it will not work without the appropriate software. An outdated version of the driver may also be the cause of the element’s incorrect operation. Updating the software is quite simple - both official Microsoft services and all kinds of third-party utilities are available to the user.
Do you need driver updates?
Experts do not recommend updating drivers unless there are compelling reasons. The absence of visible problems indicates that the software is working properly. Installing a new version will not have a noticeable effect, so you should not focus on constantly updating drivers. Basically, the latest software is necessary for gamers to get maximum graphical performance and eliminate bugs in games.
In addition, installing new software may be required in the following cases:
- the equipment does not function correctly or there are malfunctions in its operation;
- connecting a new device to a PC;
- reinstalling the operating system.
How to update drivers in Windows 7?
Installing drivers in Windows 7 using built-in tools can be done in various ways - use an automatic search or select the appropriate files manually.
Automatic search
First you need to open the “Control Panel” and go to the “Device Manager” section.
After this, a new window will open with a list of all equipment connected to the PC. Find in it the device for which you need to update the drivers, right-click on it and select the “Properties” menu item.
The newly opened window will contain basic information about the component. Go to the “Driver” section in the top menu and click the “Update” button.
The system will offer a choice of 2 options - automatically search for drivers (over the network and in PC memory) or select the appropriate file manually (only in PC memory).
We select the first option and wait for the update process to complete.
As soon as the system finishes performing all the necessary manipulations, click on the “Close” button.
This completes the driver installation. If any errors occur during the installation or search process, a corresponding message will be displayed to the user.
Manual update
If you already have the latest versions of drivers in your PC's memory, then you can install the software manually. To do this, as in the previous method, you need to go to the item with a choice of installation options and select the second item - “Perform a search...”.
In the window that opens, click on the “Browse” button and select the directory in which the prepared file is located.
Finally, check the path to the file and click “Next”.
If the correct file is selected, the system will update the driver.
How to update drivers in Windows 8?
Windows 8 has a built-in Windows Update system that can perform automatic updates from a specific list. This is the easiest way to update, however, the list of equipment does not include all the names of devices, so you should not rely on it completely.
To take advantage of Windows Update, open the Charms Bar and go to Settings.
By clicking on the “Check for updates” button, the system will start automatically checking for drivers that require updating. By default, Windows checks for updates at the next scheduled maintenance.
If new driver versions are available, just click on the link showing the number of updates prepared for installation. It will not be possible to carry out a complete system update in this way - you will need to download some of the drivers manually or from the developer’s websites. In this case, the same update methods through the device manager apply as in Windows 7. Instructions are given in the corresponding section of the article.
How to update drivers in Windows 10?
In Windows 10, as well as in versions 7 or 8, it is possible to update drivers through the standard device manager. Instructions are provided in the section on updating drivers for Windows 7.
To configure the automatic update system settings, you must open the Control Panel.
Open the “System” subsection.
Click on the highlighted item “Change settings” located on the right side of the window opposite the computer name.
The system properties window will open, in which you need to go to the “Hardware” tab.
Click on the “Installation options...” button.
The system will prompt you to enable or disable automatic updates. Select the first option and click the “Save” button.
Finally, all you have to do is click on the “Apply” button in the previous menu.
Updating drivers through third-party applications
Nowadays, a large number of utilities have been developed that independently update all the necessary drivers on any system - from XP to Windows 10. This is the simplest method, since it requires virtually no user intervention in the process.
DriverPack Solution
DriverPack Solution is one of the most famous applications for finding and installing drivers. This is a free program with a huge software base.
To start working with the application, you need to go to the official website of the product and click on the “Install drivers automatically” button.
After installing and launching the program, all you have to do is click on the “Set up your computer automatically” button in the main window and follow the simple instructions from the application.
At the end of the process, all outdated software will be updated.
One of the disadvantages of this method is the installation of additional software (including third-party browsers) without the user’s consent.
Driver Booster
An alternative to the program discussed above is the Driver Booster utility. It has similar functionality, is distributed free of charge and is suitable for all versions of Windows, starting with XP. Updating drivers with this program takes place in several simple steps.
First, download the installation package from the official Driver Booster website.
The solution will analyze the operating system, find outdated add-ons and display the corresponding list to the user. The application will automatically update the marked items. The speed of the program depends on the state of the Internet network and the installed equipment.
Search for updates by hardware ID
If you do not want to use third-party software, and the search for the necessary software using standard methods did not bring results, then you can find drivers by device ID for further independent installation.
As described in the instructions for updating Windows 7, we reach the point where the window with the device properties opens. Go to the “Details” tab.
In the “Property” drop-down list, select the “Equipment ID” line. After this, the corresponding data will be added to the “Value” field. Right-click on the driver designation and select “Copy” from the context menu.
In the publication, the user will find accessible instructions on how to reinstall drivers for the Windows 7 operating system on a desktop computer or laptop.
What is a Driver
This is software through which Windows decrypts commands from various computer components and converts their program code. They allow the PC to initialize specific hardware.
From the definition it is already clear that not a single device connected to a PC will be able to function in the absence of this special software. For this reason, all manufacturers usually sell their products complete with software recorded on disk.
List of main reasons why you need to reinstall drivers
The list of main reasons consists of the following points:
- In case of incorrect functioning of the equipment or failure of its operation;
- When connecting new equipment to the PC;
- If the user had to reinstall windows.
Method 1: Automatic
Windows 7 is capable of finding and installing the necessary software on the global network. The user only needs to give her permission to do this.
To do this, you need to take several steps:
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Method 2: performing the procedure manually
In order to manually update the software in Windows 7, you must perform the following sequential steps:
Method 3: performing the procedure automatically using a third-party utility
In order to automatically update the software in Windows 7, you must perform the following sequential steps:
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Each device or equipment installed on a computer is controlled by the Windows system using a special program - a driver. Without an installed driver, the operation of the equipment will be accompanied by errors, and some devices without them will even refuse to work. With each new driver update, device manufacturers improve the interaction between the system and the embedded device, so it is recommended to always install the latest driver versions. But how to keep track of their updates? How to update drivers on windows 7?
Automatic driver installation mode
The Windows operating system can independently search for drivers on the Internet and install them on the computer. It is enough to allow it to automatically install the necessary software. In Windows 7, you can activate automatic driver installation in the following way:
to contents Manual software update mode
If you consider yourself an advanced user, then you most likely know about the manual method of updating drivers. Open “My Computer” and click “System Properties” at the top. In the new window, click on the “Device Manager” link.
Select any device you want to update the software to. Right-click on it and click “Update Drivers”.
Allow the system to automatically search for drivers and install them.
Often, Windows OS does not detect the latest drivers for installed hardware. How to update drivers on Windows 7 in this case? If you have a laptop, the easiest way is to go to the manufacturer’s website, find your laptop in the list and download drivers for each equipment. Any company that produces laptops uploads software for a specific device model on its official website. As for the drivers for the video card, it is better to update on the website of the video adapter manufacturer.
But if you have a desktop computer, then updating the software may take a long time, since you will have to visit dozens of manufacturer sites and look for drivers for your equipment. The Driver Pack Solution program will help you update all drivers on Windows 7 in one go. Looking at the name, you can understand that this program is a set of all kinds of drivers for all existing devices. The volume of the program is quite large and is growing every month. Download Driver Pack Solution from the official website http://www.drp.su and run it on your computer. The program will automatically detect installed hardware, check the versions of installed drivers and, if necessary, install new drivers.
However, before updating any driver, be sure to create a system restore point. Often, after installing the software, problems arise in Windows. If you have automatic creation of recovery points enabled, then this item can be omitted. This video clearly explains how to update drivers:
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How to update drivers on Windows 7 manually and automatically
Computer technology does not stand still, and manufacturers regularly update software for computer components. And in order for the operating system to work stably, it is very important to know how to update drivers on Windows 7. First, let's figure out what a driver is? A driver is a special program that is responsible for the correct interaction of peripheral devices and additional components with the computer. It turns out that without drivers, neither a computer, nor a printer, nor other devices will work. There are only two ways to install and update drivers:
- automatic update;
- manual update.
The stable operation of the system can be disrupted by viruses that need to be removed. You can find out how to clear them from your computer in this article. The browser is often worth checking and cleaning separately, which you can learn about here.
Automatic driver update
You can view all installed drivers for your sound card and other devices in Device Manager. You can open it as follows:
1. Click the “Start” button, type “Device Manager” in the search bar, and open it with a mouse click.
3. Here we are offered two options for installing drivers: automatically and manually. We will select automatic Windows 7 driver update and the program will begin searching Microsoft update servers.
4. After the search is completed and the driver is found, the driver will be updated. Click OK to finish.
This method has its drawbacks - although the Microsoft driver database is huge, it still does not cover all devices, so you may encounter the fact that the driver will not be updated automatically.
Updating drivers manually
Let's consider the case when it is necessary to update the driver manually. First, let's figure out how to check the drivers for Windows 7. Select the device for which you need to update the driver, let it be a video adapter, and go through the steps:
- Right-click on the line with the video adapter and select “Properties”;
- in the window that appears, switch to the “Driver” tab and remember which driver version we have installed;
- launch the browser and write the model of our video card in the search bar;
- go to the manufacturer’s website;
- select the model of our video card and the version with the bit depth of the operating system;
- look at the driver version, if the version is different, download the latest driver version;
- we carry out installation;
- After installation, check the driver version.
After updating the driver for Windows 10 and other versions of Windows, a reboot may be required. If the driver for the device was downloaded not as an installation package with the *.exe extension, but in the form of *.inf and other files, manual installation of the drivers will be required.
To do this, go to the “Task Manager”, select the device whose driver you want to update, open the context menu (by right-clicking) and select “Update drivers”. In the window that appears, select manual driver update:
- click the “Browse” button and specify the folder with the unpacked drivers;
- do not forget to check the box to search in subfolders;
- start the installation by clicking “Next”.
The search and installation of drivers will begin. If the driver version is the same or lower, you will see a message that the driver does not need to be updated. Otherwise, the updated driver will be installed. When installation is complete, click Close. Restart your computer.
Updating drivers using programs
If you do not want to waste your time searching and updating drivers, entrust this to special programs. Let's look at DriverPack Solution as an example. Go directly to the official website. Download the application and launch it.
The manufacturer offers several paid versions, but the free program will be sufficient for the average user.
Next, the program will analyze your operating system and offer to install additional software and update versions of existing drivers. Here you choose what software you need to install, as well as what drivers you want to update.
The disadvantage of this method is that, in addition to updating existing drivers, unnecessary software is installed due to user inattention. So be careful when using driver compilations.
We looked at several ways to update drivers on your computer. You rarely have to update drivers, so choose the one that suits you. Of course, the easiest way is to use a third-party program, but you will have to pay for the simplicity by installing unnecessary software on the system. Therefore, the best way to update drivers is the manual method.
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How to install or update drivers in Windows 7
In this article we will tell you about a simple and effective way to install or update drivers in Windows 7.
How to update drivers on windows 7?
We will look at 2 ways to update/install drivers on Windows 7, and which one to use is your choice. I can only say one thing: for users who are not very computer savvy, we advise you to use the 2nd method, which will be described below, and for more experienced users, the 1st method is most likely suitable. Although, in principle, any user will be able to understand the 1st and 2nd methods, because We will describe and explain everything in detail, there will even be a video. Happy exploring!1. Updating drivers on Windows 7 manually
Step-by-step instructions: 1. On the desktop, right-click on the “My Computer” icon 2. Select “Properties” 3. On the left, click on the “Device Manager” link. “Device Manager” displays all unidentified devices of your personal computer or laptop devices are indicated by a question mark 4. Select the device for which you want to install or update the driver and right-click, then select “Properties” 5. In the window that appears, go to the “Information” tab 6. In the drop-down menu of the section, select “Hardware ID” 7. Right-click on the first value below and select “Copy”. You can also copy in another way: select the first value by pressing the left mouse button and press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C (Copy) 8. Open the http site in the browser ://devid.info/ and in the “Enter Driver Code” field paste the code that you copied earlier 9. All drivers for your device for different versions of windows will appear. Well, since in this article we are considering updating or installing for windows 7, we select in the horizontal menu "windows 7", there are also different drivers for 64-bit and 86-bit systems, so choose depending on your system 10. Download the driver P.S. After you have downloaded the archive with drivers, you should unzip it 11. Go to the “Device Manager” window again, right-click on the desired device, then select “Update driver”, in the window that appears, select “Search for drivers on this computer” " 12. Click the "Browse" button and specify the path to the folder with the drivers that you downloaded above. 13. Click “Next” and the driver will begin to update/install. This completes the manual installation or driver update for Windows 7!2. Update drivers on Windows 7 automatically
Step-by-step instructions: 1. Go to the website http://drp.su/ru/download.htm 2. Download the program DriverPack Solution Lite or DriverPack Solution Full. I would recommend downloading the Full (full) version of the program 3. Run the program (file DriverPackSolution.exe) This program has the ability to update not only drivers, but also has the following options: - Update programs - Create backups - Install and remove programs - Test RAM (Random Access Memory) - Defragmentation of hard drives - System cleaning - Checking antivirus software - Monitoring CPU temperatureAnd much more, but within the framework of this article we will only consider the possibility of this program for updating drivers; a full review of the program will be a little later.
4. In the program window, in the horizontal menu, select the "Drivers" tab, by default it will already be selected 5. Click the "Update all" button 6. In the menu that appears, click on the "Update drivers" switch, check the box next to the devices for which You want to update the drivers and click “Start installation” 7. We are waiting for the automatic driver installation to complete!
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How to update drivers on Windows 7
We have already dealt with how to reinstall, restore, roll back and uninstall the operating system. Now it’s time to start talking about setup, namely, how to update drivers on Windows 7.
What is a driver
So, let's assume that you decide to reinstall your operating system yourself. You succeeded, and you wanted to, say, play a game. You install it, but it doesn't start. Look at the settings - the video card does not fit (although this has not happened before). The user will immediately begin to panic or rack his brains - why did this happen? But the answer is simple: a pure operating system does not have drivers. On Windows 7, some of them are installed automatically, but, as a rule, the most basic ones are installed.
So what is a driver? This is a special package of programs that help the computer initialize a particular device. For example, when you connect a flash drive to your “iron friend” for the first time, you may notice how the operating system “searches” for it and automatically installs the necessary drivers. And in general, in order for any device to work with your system, you need to promptly search for and install these packages.
Automatic updates
But how to update drivers on Windows 7? After you install the operating system, you have an excellent opportunity to download the necessary packages for comfortable work on the computer (the standard set, the so-called minimum) automatically. To do this, you will need to find Windows Update and open it. Remember: you will need an Internet connection to work. When you use it for the first time, the update center will “say” that it will first update itself and then restart. After this, the computer will begin searching for updates. He will divide them into important and unimportant. Look at which of the found updates you need (drivers are usually written at the very top, in italics), check the box, download through the update center and wait for them to install. After this, end the session (log off or reboot) and everything will be ready to go.
Disk
Of course, you can update drivers for Windows 7 using an installation disk that already contains the necessary packages. It may come separately from the “system installer”, or perhaps everything you need is already on your disk drive. You can check. Insert the installation disk with Windows, then go to “Computer”. There, click on the corresponding disk icon “open” and see what folders are present. There should be something like DRIVERS. If this is not the case, then look for a separate disk with drivers. Quite often it is included with the purchased computer and operating system. When you find the disk, select the drivers for Windows 7 and install them. Reboot your computer again and you'll be done. By the way, if someone has already installed a printer at home at least once, they are well acquainted with installation disks.
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