Rolling back a driver can be a useful way to resolve issues in your computer’s system caused by a newer version of the driver. A driver is a program that allows your computer to interact with specific devices, such as your printer or sound card. If an updated version of the driver has compatibility problems with your current system, you may find that rolling back the driver to a previously installed version can restore the device’s normal performance.
Here is a step-by-step guide for rolling back a driver on Windows 2000:
1. Open the Control Panel.
In Windows 2000, this can be done by going to Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon.
This opens the System Properties dialog box, which shows various system information.
3. At the top of the dialog box, select the Hardware tab.
4. Click the Device Manager button.
This takes you to the Device Manager, where all of your system’s hardware components are listed.
5. Expand the section that corresponds to the device whose driver you want to roll back by clicking the plus sign next to it.
6. Right-click the device and select Properties.
7. Select the Driver tab.
8. Click the Roll Back Driver button.
If there is no Roll Back Driver button, then the device does not have a previous version of its driver available.
9. Follow the instructions in the Roll Back Driver wizard to complete the process.
Once you have completed the process, restart your computer to ensure that the new settings take effect.
If the rollback does not resolve the issue, then you may need to contact the device’s manufacturer for assistance. Additionally, it is always recommended to keep the drivers up to date, as these updates can often address issues relating to compatibility and performance.