If Windows fails to detect your device driver, there are a few things you can do to try and get it running.
1. Check the Device Manager
The first step you should take if Windows fails to detect your device driver is to check the Device Manager. The Device Manager is a tool in Windows that allows you to manage and view all of the device drivers installed on your computer. To access it, open the Start Menu and type ‘Device Manager’ into the search bar. Once opened, look for any yellow warnings next to any of your devices. These will typically indicate that the driver for that device is either not present or incompatible with the version of Windows you are using. If you see any warnings, try downloading and installing the latest driver from your device manufacturer’s website.
2. Uninstall and Reinstall the Device
If you are unable to find an updated driver for your device, the next step you should take is to uninstall and reinstall the device. To do this, open the Device Manager again and right-click on the device with the yellow warning. Select ‘Uninstall’ from the context menu that appears and then follow the on-screen instructions to remove it. Once it has been removed, restart your computer and then reconnect the device. Windows should then detect it and attempt to reinstall the correct driver.
3. Update Windows
In some cases, the reason Windows is failing to detect your device driver is because your operating system is out-of-date. To ensure you have the latest version of Windows, open the Start Menu and type ‘Windows Update’ into the search bar. From there, you can follow the on-screen instructions to update your system to the latest version. After the update is complete, try reconnecting your device and see if Windows is able to detect it.
4. Download the Driver Manually
If none of the above steps have worked, the last resort you can take is to download and install the device driver manually. To do this, go to your device manufacturer’s website and search for the correct driver for your device. Once you have found it, download it and save it to your computer. Then, open the Device Manager again and right-click on the device you are trying to install. Select ‘Update Driver’ from the context menu and then select ‘Browse my computer for driver software’. Navigate to the location where you saved the driver and select it. The driver should then be installed and the device should now be detected by Windows.
If Windows still fails to detect your device driver after taking all of these steps, there may be a hardware issue preventing it from being properly recognized. In this case, you should contact your device manufacturer for further support.