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Windows 10 updates most of your device drivers automatically. But if you want to manually install the latest drivers (for your graphics card, for example), you can do so by downloading the drivers from the device manufacturer’s site or by using Device Manager. We’ll show you how.
When should you manually update your device drivers?
The Windows 10 update system automatically installs the latest drivers for most hardware components, saving you time and effort. However, it may not install drivers for specific devices.
If you want to install drivers for those specific devices, or want to use certain drivers that are only available from your device manufacturer’s website, you can manually install them on your PC, as we’ll explain in this guide.
Automatically update device drivers with Device Manager
With the Windows 10 Device Manager utility, you can let your PC automatically find and install the latest drivers for your devices, or you can choose drivers already downloaded to your storage and install them.
To use this method, first launch the “Start” menu and search for “Device Manager”. Then click on the app in the search results.
In Device Manager, find your device category and click the right arrow icon next to it. Then right click on your actual device and choose “Update driver”.
An “Update Drivers” window will open. Here, if you want Windows to automatically find and install the latest drivers, select “Search for drivers automatically”.
If you have already downloaded the drivers to your PC, install them by selecting “Browse my computer for drivers” and choosing your drivers.
We will go with the first option.
If Device Manager finds new drivers for your device, it will download and install them for you. You will then need to restart your Windows 10 PC.
If no newer drivers are available, Device Manager will indicate that the best drivers for your device are already installed. In this case, you can still force your PC to check for the latest drivers through system updates by clicking “Check Windows Update for updated drivers”.
If you chose the Windows update option, you are now in the Settings app, where you can check for the latest software updates that include newer drivers.
And that’s how you let Windows help you find and install the latest device drivers on your PC. Very useful!
Manually download and install the latest device drivers
Most device manufacturers offer driver downloads on their websites. This way, you don’t have to use Windows Update or Device Manager to find and install the latest drivers.
You should use this method if you want to install specific drivers that are only available from the manufacturer’s website, or if you cannot find the latest drivers for your device using the methods above.
Manufacturers like AMD, NVIDIA, and others have dedicated driver download pages on their websites. Just go there, specify your device, and the site will let you download the correct drivers for your machine.
For example, to download drivers for AMD devices, go to the AMD support page. There, select your specific product and the site will offer you drivers for various operating systems.
Similarly, to download NVIDIA drivers, go to the NVIDIA download site. There, choose your device from the list and you will be able to download the appropriate drivers for your PC.
When the driver file is downloaded, run it to begin installing the drivers. When you are done, restart your PC and your drivers will be activated.
And that’s how you make sure you’re always using the most up-to-date device drivers on your Windows 10 PC. Enjoy!
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