Updating device drivers

How do I update my device drivers?

Most hardware manufacturers regularly release updates of these drivers to fix problems or improve performance. These updates are normally available on the manufacturers' respective Web sites.

Procedure

1. Highlight the My computer icon on your desktop, then click the right mouse button.

2. Select Properties from the menu displayed.

3. Click the Hardware tab.

4. Your hardware devices will be listed under the Device manager tab. Click the "+" sign next to the type of device, then select the relevant product.

5. The Driver tab provides more information about the hardware, such as the manufacturer's name. Write this information down as manufacturers and model numbers may vary even for one model of computer.

6. Click Update driver and follow the instructions on the screen.

   Note that some devices don't have a Driver tab. In this case, you may be able to view information about the driver by selecting the icon that is specific to that particular type of hardware in the Control panel (e.g. the modem icon).

See your hardware documentation and Windows help for more information.