A clean install of device drivers on Windows can be a useful tool for users who are wanting to restore their computer’s performance or fix any issues that have arisen with the current set of drivers. Uninstalling and reinstalling drivers can also be an effective way to troubleshoot hardware problems. In order to perform a clean install of device drivers, there are several steps that must be followed. This guide will help walk you through the process.
Before beginning a clean install, it is important to make sure that you have all of the necessary drivers for your specific computer, as well as software such as anti-virus and backup programs. If you don’t already have them, you may need to download them before continuing with the process.
The first step in installing device drivers is to uninstall the current drivers from your computer. To do this, open the Device Manager by typing ‘Device Manager’ in the Search bar. Once the Device Manager has opened, locate the item that you wish to uninstall and right-click on it. Then select ‘Uninstall Device’ from the pop-up menu. This will remove the current driver from the computer.
Once the old drivers have been uninstalled, you will then need to restart the computer. After the computer has restarted, you should now be ready to install the new drivers. The new drivers can either be obtained through the manufacturer’s website or through other websites where drivers can be downloaded. Once the drivers have been downloaded, they should be installed by running the installation program. Depending on the type of drivers being installed, some prompts may be given to specify installation options or instructions.
After the installation is completed, you should now be able to test the drivers. This can be done by going into the Device Manager and viewing the devices listed. If all of the new devices are properly detected and functioning correctly, then the driver installation was successful.
Finally, if you want to make sure that the driver installation was properly performed, you can run a system diagnostic. To do this, open the System Properties window by pressing Windows Key+Pause/Break. Under the ‘Hardware’ tab, select the ‘Device Manager’ option. From there, click on ‘Diagnose’ to run a system diagnostic. This will report any hardware or driver issues that may be present on your computer.
Following these steps should enable you to successfully perform a clean install of device drivers on Windows. It is important to note, however, that if there is an issue with the hardware itself, a clean driver install may not be the solution. In such cases, the hardware may need to be replaced.