What are drivers and do I need to download a program to determine and install them?
A driver is also a program. With its help, Windows interacts with computer devices. Drivers have all the equipment. Since there are many models and types of devices, there are also a lot of drivers.
Device manufacturers are releasing updated drivers all the time. They correct operational errors, accelerate the operation of equipment, and updated features appear. That is, by installing a new driver version you can improve computer performance.
Consider several special programs for determining drivers, installing and updating them.
Driver booster
This free program for determining drivers will find and quickly update automatically all outdated drivers. Compatible with Windows 10/8/7 / Vista / XP.
About Driver Booster, you can find many positive and negative reviews. But despite this, for several years it has been one of the most popular devices for drivers. How to install it?
Download the program on the official website. Run the downloaded file and wait for the installation to complete. The program automatically scans the computer and displays a message about the absence of drivers or the presence of outdated versions. Select "Update All" and "Ok." The installation of drivers will begin, after which the computer must be restarted.
Driver genius
Very convenient and easy to use program for determining drivers. After launching it, in the main window, click Start Scan. After the scan is completed, we install or update the detected drivers.
Driver Genius is good at finding new drivers, downloading and installing them. The only negative of this program is that it is paid.
Unknown Device Identifier
For novice users, it can be very difficult to determine if the driver is installed on a specific device. And if not installed - where to download and how to find a driver. In this case, the “Identifier of unknown devices” can help. Download it. This program for determining drivers not only replaces the device manager, but also helps you find the right driver.
Check device
A multifunctional program for determining drivers on a Check Device computer can also be downloaded from the network. This program works directly with unpacked files. Its users value reliability, simplicity and convenience in it. Using this software, you can download, unzip and put the necessary driver in a special folder. For home users, the program will help you find the necessary drivers via the Internet.
After downloading and starting, the "Device Manager" window will appear in which you can see devices with uninstalled drivers. By right-clicking, we see the following menu:
- Update hardware configuration.
- Search for a driver.
- Disconnect.
- Delete
- Information about the driver.
Select the item "Information about the driver" and look at its version. Now, in the “Search for driver” item, select DevID.info from the list of proposed sites. We check the version and download a newer one.
DriverPack Solution
This program for determining and installing drivers is absolutely free. It is very convenient and easy to use. This software is very well made and does its job well. The program is a universal package. It consists of driver sets that are compatible with a large number of configurations.
Download the program on the official website drp.ru and run. Preparation and verification of computer configuration will begin, installed devices are determined, software is analyzed.
In the window that opens, DriverPack Solution will offer several actions:
- install the found drivers or their updates;
- Install applications
- diagnose the computer.
In addition, there is a function "Set up your computer automatically." If you select it, then all the above actions will be automatically executed.
To install a specific driver, you must go to the "Expert Mode". In the interface that opens, a list of all installed devices appears with a proposal to update or install them. We put a tick in front of the necessary device and click "Install selected drivers."
NVIDIA Smart Scan Service
This service replaces the program for determining the graphics card drivers. Smart Scan will automatically detect the type, series and family of NVIDIA products. As well as the status and version of the driver, it will offer options for further actions to search and install.