Computer technology does not stand still, and manufacturers regularly update the software for computer components. And in order for the operating system to work stably, it is very important to know how to update drivers on windows 7. First, let's figure out what is a driver? A driver is a special program that is responsible for the correct interaction of peripheral devices and optional components with the computer. It turns out that without drivers, neither a computer, nor a printer, nor other devices will work. There are only two ways to install and update drivers:
- automatic update;
- manual update.
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Updating drivers automatically
You can view all installed drivers for your sound card and other devices in "Device Manager"... You can open it as follows:
1. Press the "Start" button, in the search line type "Device Manager", open it with a mouse click.
3. Here we are offered two options for installing drivers: automatically and manually. We will select the automatic windows 7 driver update and the program will start searching the Microsoft update servers.
4. After the search is completed and the driver is found, the driver will be updated. Click OK to finish.
This method has its drawbacks - although the Microsoft driver base is huge, it still does not cover all devices, so you may face the fact that the driver will not be automatically updated.
Manual driver update
Let's consider the case when it is necessary to update the driver manually. First, let's figure out how to check drivers for windows 7. We select the device for which you need to update the driver, let it be the video adapter, and go through the steps:
- right-click on the line with the video adapter and select "Properties";
- in the window that appears, switch to the "Driver" tab and remember which version of the driver we have installed;
- launch the browser and write the model of our video card in the search bar;
- go to the manufacturer's website;
- choose the model of our video card and the version with the bitness of the operating system;
- look at the driver version, if the version is different, download the latest driver version;
- we make the installation;
- after installation, check the driver version.
You can update the video adapter driver using standard Windows tools. This is done through Device Manager:
Update ATI Radeon cards
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
How to update your Nvidia graphics card
And so, we act as follows:
Drivers are not installed on the video card
This is a common problem that requires immediate action. Without it, a computer is a bunch of expensive hardware.
But it is very easy to check it. Take out from this computer and check on another. If it is also on it, then it is definitely broken.
Or maybe faulty slot PCI-E. This happens if there is no additional power supply to the GPU. Then the load on the slot is too large. Everything is checked is elementary. We take a video card and connect it to another slot.
- Another reason - incompatible software or lack of supporting software. For example, it will not be possible to start the Nvidia Control Panel if there is no installed or there is outdated.NETFramework... The solution is to download the latest version from the official website and install it into the system.
Nvidia
The software from this company is very sensitively... That is, the installation can be affected by old versions drivers or their remnants, software conflicts, etc.
AMD
A common problem at the moment is leftovers old drivers. New ones can refuse to be placed until all traces of the previous ones disappear. Everything is solved simply. Delete old software before installing the new one. There is a utility for this AMD Clean Uninstall.
This will remove all components from AMD. Consider this.
Intel
Drivers for integrated graphics processors from Intel are generally installed without errors. Often, errors only occur if not properly other software was installed. Then it follows delete the culprit of the conflict and reinstall his. Then you can try to install the drivers for Intel again.
Windows 10
Microsoft wants to make use of their system the most convenient and try to automate everything. This also affected the drivers. Now they are found and updated automatically... Because of this, sometimes inconvenience may arise. The system protects us from unnecessary actions, but it can be wrong. Therefore, it is better manually find the driver you want and update it. There you will be insured against various mistakes and other things.
There is nothing difficult to install. But remember, the best method is manual. So, you will definitely download and install what you need, if, of course, you are careful and do not confuse anything.
How to automatically update drivers on windows 7/8/10
Have noticed that after installing a new operating system on our PC, 1080p HD display shows some strange 480p resolution, and for example, the speakers do not work; The computer keeps showing you a pop-up message that says "Your driver is out of date." So what's the real problem?
A driver is a program that controls a specific device connected to your computer. Mostly a hardware driver, it is just a collection of files that allows communication between hardware devices and the operating system.
Unlike other apps and programs;
Device drivers are actually work as a translator between the program the user is running and the hardware the program is supposed to use to provide the desired result to the user.
In common language, so just as your car needs a driver (driver) to move, our computer also needs a certain type of driver to run a certain type of equipment.
The absence of a device driver may result insystem instability or equipment malfunction / freeze, including the majority system errors too.
# So now let's see how to automatically install drivers on a computer: 
I know that installing drivers is a tedious task!
It will take you hours to search for the same drivers and even when you find them, these drivers may not be supported on your operating system. Naturally, the problem is not solved in this case.
However, you can make this processor much easier..
You will only need to install one software on your computer or laptop, and then connect that computer to the Internet, and immediately after that, the software will automatically download and update all the drivers for your computer.
In fact, there is a lot more driver update software available on the Internet, and if you want my opinion;
Then Driver Reviver from reviversoft is the best of its kind. The program is very easy to use, it automatically creates backups of old drivers and a restore point. You can automatically update the video card drivers for Windows 7/8/10.
So let's take a look at the instructions now;
Step 1 - Download the driver update software from their official website.
Everyone knows that the performance of a video card directly depends on the relevance of the drivers used. Even the most modern video processor will work anyhow if you don't install the necessary software. Today we will talkto maximize its performance.
Before proceeding directly to the upgrade, you should determine. Modern gaming computers use two leading families of video chips:
- from NVidia;
- AMD's Radeon.
It is worth considering that we are talking about the chip manufacturer, not the vendor, the latter can be anything: ASUS, Sapphire, Gigabyte, and so on.
To find out which video card is installed on your PC, follow the algorithm.
If you see that the installed version is outdated, then you should download and install the new software.
To find out which video card is installed, you can use another method. It is enough to go to the device manager, open the "Video adapters" branch and see the necessary data.
If you saw two video processors on a laptop at once, it means that two devices are used at once: integrated and discrete, switching between them occurs automatically depending on the load. In this case, we advise you to update the drivers specifically for NVidia, and leave Intel as it is.
How to update video card drivers
Let's figure it out depending on its model. Here's a step-by-step guide for each model.
To automatically search, select, download, install and update drivers on Windows, there are special programs sometimes referred to as driver managers. Such software fully automates all actions with drivers and greatly simplifies the task for users.
Most utilities for updating drivers are paid or have various restrictions, but there is an exception to this rule - the driver manager DriverHub from the local company.
DriverHub scans Windows system for missing or outdated drivers and installs / updates them. The whole process takes place automatically and does not require any action from the user. The only condition is the presence of an Internet connection.
You can download the DriverHub program absolutely free on the official website of the developers.
AMD Radeon
The most important rule when updating drivers is to download and install software only from the manufacturer's official website. All third-party resources can only harm your computer. It is worth noting that the rule applies not only to the installation of drivers, but also to any other programs.
To download updates for AMD, visit https://support.amd.com ... There you need to set the parameters for the search:
As a result, according to the specified parameters, the options for updates that need to be downloaded and installed will be offered. If you are afraid to make a mistake in the search and selection of the necessary drivers, then you can use autosearch, for this you need to download and install an additional auxiliary program on your PC. She will scan the computer herself and select the appropriate updates.
GeForce from NVidia
Let's figure it out GeForce from NVidia. The page of the official website of the developers where updates are searched for: http://www.nvidia.ru ... Automatic and manual search for the required software is also available here. For automatic search, you need to install a small utility that will automatically scan and search.
In the case of a manual search, the service requests the following parameters:
After the service produces the result, all that remains is to download the required update version and install it. The process runs automatically and does not cause any difficulties for the user.
Automatic search using Windows
Not many people know, but it is possible to update the software for the video processor using standard means of the Windows operating system. This applies to versions 7 and 8 of the OS.
To do this, follow the algorithm.
As a result, the operating system will search for new drivers and, if successful, will install the latest software version. If the drivers do not require updating, the user will see a corresponding notification.
Solving the question, , the user can turn to the help of special auxiliary programs. There is a lot of such software on the network, choosing a suitable program, you should pay attention to the reviews of experienced users. Such software will automatically scan the Internet and check for updated drivers. If detected, the software will automatically update. In this case, the PC owner will not have to worry that his drivers are out of date.
How to know if your drivers require updates
Developers regularly modify their product and make changes to the current program. This improves the speed of the video processor and the quality of its work.
All these situations can cause a lot of inconvenience to the user, especially if he is actively interested in computer games. As mentioned above, this can also affect videos played on a PC. As soon as you begin to notice such problems, the first step is to try to check for new software versions.
Hello again, my dear readers!
I quite often have to work with all kinds of computer equipment, which is why I keep this blog. Yesterday I had very little time, and I had to install the necessary software on one of the laptops. And I decided today to create an article on how to update all drivers on windows 7, while I will tell you about the chips. Which will save you tons of time. And so, let's go.
Why do I need to update my drivers?
Many people think that the software embedded in the Windows distribution is sufficient for stable operation. Do you also think that by installing Windows 7 to the maximum, you can not download or install anything else? If yes, then I hasten to disappoint you.
You will have to update all drivers, one way or another. Otherwise, you simply will not start anything on your laptop, well, except for some sapper or scarf. Drivers are needed in order for the computer, or rather the OS itself, to determine the device and be able to use it to its fullest.
Without fresh software, you won't even be able to adjust the resolution. This immediately makes it impossible for graphic editors to work. Sound drivers can generally, or rather their absence, prevent you from listening to music. The list is endless. Most importantly, all software needs to be updated in a timely manner. And without the Internet, this is not possible.
Manual method
Suitable for those who like to be confident in the result, and are also used to working by hand. Get ready to spend a lot of time. To do this, press start button and then go to control Panel.
After that, in the upper right corner, click on the view " Small icons", Then select the device manager icon in the table.
Then click the driver tab and click " Refresh».
Since you do not have firewood on your laptop, you will need to look for them on the network, respectively, in this case, in the window that opens, you must select the very first line.
And that's all, if the operating system finds the files it needs, it will download and install them itself. Next, you just reboot the machine and enjoy the update.
If suddenly the system did not find anything, then you will have to manually update each device. For example, let's say you have an Nvidia graphics card. So you go along this address and click here.
Everything. We can say that almost everything is ready for games. By the way, if you have a card from AMD, then you have to this site.
Automatic method
This is my favorite option. He will wash the download all at once. DriverPack Solution will help you with this. Come on right here and download DRP full version.
Then we open the image with an archiver or drive it into a virtual optical drive. It doesn't matter how, it is important that it opens.
We open this executable.
That's it, restart your laptop if it didn't automatically do it.
By the way, with such a software archive you no longer have to download everything you need online.
Possible problems and solutions
It happens that the driver is not installed from the specified folder. This happens with Chinese assemblies and devices. This is connected not with the hardware, but with the software. Just try to transfer the files to the disk where the operating system itself is located. The main thing is to place it in such a directory so that there are no Russian words in the path names. The problem can be solved with just one click.
It may also happen that you will be left without the Internet due to the installation of software for your wireless module or network card. In this case, just roll back to the previous version of firewood and restart the laptop. Then just download other drivers, this version may have a compatibility problem with the operating system.
If for some reason you could not install the driver pack solution, then I can offer you an alternative option. Driver booster... It is very easy to use. By the way, the program is distributed free of charge, except for the PRO version.
If rolling back any drivers did not help, then most likely the registry was affected during the installation. To get rid of this you need here is such a softphone... It removes all remnants of driver files, and then perform a complete cleaning of the system registry. The computer will then reboot itself.
Conflicting software
It may happen that you simply cannot download any driver. For example, to a Chinese printer or a separate sound card of dubious production . This problem cannot be solved with one click. If you are sure about the software you are downloading, then try disabling the firewall first. This is how it is done. Go to the start menu and start typing in the search bar Windows firewall), then select in the results that appear.
On the left, select this line.
If this did not help, then you need to disable the howl antivirus program for a while. Most likely, it is he who is blocking the files that you are trying to download. But always remember, in this case your car will be left unprotected. And if you download a virus, then it will easily get into the directories of the system. Therefore, always download software from those sources in which you are sure yourself!
Conclusion
On this I will say goodbye to you! Today you learned how to update all drivers for free, why you need it and what problems you may encounter. But now you have a proven instruction, following which you can do everything yourself. Share the article with your friends on social networks, and subscribe to the blog! Until next time, my dear readers!
