There are several ways to find out which drivers are installed on your system. Depending on the type of operating system you are running, you may have different options available. The following outlines are some of the methods you can use.
1. System Information Utility
Most operating systems include a system information utility that can be used to check for drivers that are already installed on the system. Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 all include the System Information utility, which can be found by clicking on Start > Run, typing “msinfo32”, and then pressing Enter. The utility includes a “Drivers” tab, which will list the drivers installed on the system.
2. Device Manager
The Device Manager is a Windows-based tool that allows users to view and manage installed devices and their associated drivers. To open the Device Manager, open the Control Panel, double-click the System icon, and then click the Device Manager link in the left pane. The Device Manager will list all devices installed on the system, including any installed devices and their associated drivers.
3. System Restore
System Restore is a Windows feature that allows you to restore your computer to an earlier time. If you believe that a driver has been installed incorrectly or is causing problems on your system, you can use System Restore to revert back to an earlier point in time and undo the changes. To access System Restore, open the Control Panel, double-click the System icon, and then click the System Restore button.
4. Driver Verifier
Driver Verifier is a Windows driver testing tool that can be used to verify whether a particular driver is installed correctly. To access Driver Verifier, open the Control Panel, double-click the System icon, and then click the Driver Verifier button. Driver Verifier will verify that each driver is properly installed and functioning correctly.
5. Event Viewer
Event Viewer is a Windows-based tool that can be used to view application, security, and system events. It may be possible to determine which drivers are installed on the system by viewing the event logs in the Event Viewer. To access the Event Viewer, open the Control Panel, double-click the Administrative Tools icon, and then double-click the Event Viewer icon.
6. Third-Party Software
In addition to the methods outlined above, there are also third-party software applications available that can be used to identify which drivers are installed on the system. These applications typically scan the system for installed devices and then compare the results to an online database of device drivers. This is generally the easiest way to identify which drivers are installed on a system.
Regardless of which method you choose to use to identify which drivers are installed on the system, it is important to always ensure that you have the latest version of each driver installed. Driver updates are often released to fix bugs or add support for new hardware, so keeping your system up-to-date is essential for maximum performance.