Updating your hardware drivers in Windows Control Panel is a simple process that can help ensure that your hardware is running correctly and efficiently. By updating the drivers, you can get the latest version of the drivers which are often specifically designed to address any problems with the hardware or improve its performance.
Step 1: Open the Control Panel
To open the Control Panel, click on the Start button (or Windows icon) and select “Control Panel” from the list of options.
Step 2: Select “Device Manager”
In the Control Panel window, select “Device Manager” under the “System and Security” section. This will open up a list of all the hardware installed on the system.
Step 3: Expand Hardware Lists
Once the Device Manager window has opened, you can expand each entry in the list to view all of the hardware components associated with it. To do this, simply click on the arrow beside the name of the device.
Step 4: Right-Click on the Device
Right-click on the device whose driver you would like to update. This will bring up a menu where you can select “Update Driver”.
Step 5: Choose Update Method
In the Update Driver window, you can choose to either “Search automatically for updated driver software” or “Browse my computer for driver software”.
If you choose to search automatically, Windows will search online for the latest version of the driver and download and install it if found. If you choose to browse your computer, you will need to locate and select the correct driver manually.
Step 6: Agree to any Updates
After selecting the driver, Windows will prompt you to confirm the installation before proceeding.
Step 7: Restart Computer
After the driver has been successfully installed, it is recommended that you restart your computer so that the updates can take effect.
It is important to regularly check for driver updates to ensure that your hardware is always running efficiently and effectively. By following the instructions in this article, you can easily update any hardware driver in Windows Control Panel.