Drivers for Intel components are sometimes very difficult to find. However, you can make this process easier for yourself and automatically identify Intel components - download drivers and install them on your computer. Read our instructions.
Often, many users have problems when the operating system cannot recognize a particular device. When you go into Device Manager, you find that it displays one or more “unknown devices,” indicated by an exclamation point in a yellow triangle.
In some situations, errors appear when installing Nvidia video card software, when the installer displays a message that it is impossible to continue installing Nvidia, you must first install Intel drivers. What should I do to solve this problem?
But now, if your computer has an Intel motherboard or uses other components from this brand, you can easily solve this problem using a special Intel program.
The Intel Driver Update Utility will first scan your computer, detect components from that company, and automatically download and install missing or outdated drivers. Not only does it provide quick access to the latest Intel drivers, but in many cases it is able to recognize components labeled as "Unknown Device".
How to recognize components through Intel Driver Update Utility
Intel Driver Update Utility simplifies the entire recognition, installation, and update process. It is able to recognize the drivers of the following Intel components:
- Video cards (such as Intel i5 and i7 integrated graphics processors);
- Sound cards (integrated on motherboards);
- Wi-Fi network cards;
- Ethernet network cards;
- Chipsets;
- Intel motherboards;
- Intel NUC (Intel mini computers);
- Intel Compute Stick (microcomputer in the form of a flash drive).
If any component from the above list is installed on your PC, the Intel Driver Update Utility will recognize it automatically. In addition, if you use miniature Intel NUC or Intel Compute Stick computers, the program will load all the necessary drivers for the system to function correctly.
Using the utility is quite simple. After launching it, a window will be displayed through which you can search for missing or new versions of drivers. First, click on the Start scan button and wait until they are displayed in the "Available drivers for your product" section.
Before downloading, you can create a separate folder to store them. First, click on the icon in the Download Directory field and specify the folder where you will download the files. To download, click on Download.
Once downloaded, you can install them directly from the Intel Driver Update Utility or do it manually by running each installer from the specified folder.
The application allows not only to automatically recognize devices. It can be used to load any other drivers for Intel devices. To do this, first use the "Search manually" option to find the appropriate driver and select the appropriate option. Thanks to it, it becomes possible to load drivers from another computer.
Alternative installation method
The first thing to do after reinstalling the system is to install all the drivers for the full operation of the computer. This process is quite long and laborious, but it can be accelerated, and for this, first create a backup copy of the current drivers before reinstalling the system. Then, without much hassle, you can install them on a “clean” system.
To create a copy, we use the Free Driver Backup application, which allows you to quickly back up selected (or all) drivers.
Creating a backup via Free Driver Backup
The application will automatically scan your computer for all drivers and display them in a simple list. In front of each, its name will be displayed, as well as the recommended action on the Action tab. By default, only Recommended ones are displayed. To display all, you need to go to the Scan Driver menu and select Scan all drivers.
To start copying, first select in the list those positions that you want to save, or all (Select all), and then click the Backup button. Unfortunately, the application does not offer to choose a folder for saving, so after creating it, you can find it in the directory with the program.
The tool also allows you to make other data archives - browser history, individual pages from Internet Explorer, and - very importantly - the system registry. All these options can be found in the Plugins tab.
After a reinstallation or a clean installation of the system, drivers can be restored using the Device Manager. First, right-click on Start and select Device Manager.
The manager window displays a list of all components of the PC. If, for example, you need to recognize a network card (it can be found by its name in the Network Adapters section), right-click on it and select “Update Driver”.
Then select “Search and install drivers manually” in the window that opens, and then specify the path to the folder where the backup is located (by default, the BackUp folder in the Free Driver Backup program directory).
Conclusion
Creating a backup copy is a very convenient solution and will save a lot of time searching. If you are installing a new driver and want to protect yourself from problems by returning to the previous version, make a backup copy first. This is also a very useful option when old components are installed on your PC, for which you cannot find drivers on official websites.
Due to the fact that the backup copy is saved in the directory with the program, we recommend installing Free Driver Backup not on the system partition. This way, you will protect it from accidental formatting when reinstalling the system. Better yet, copy it to another local drive or flash drive.
Good computer hardware manufacturers, and Intel is undoubtedly one of them, always try to release good drivers and quickly correct detected errors in software. This eliminates errors and hardware failures, improves performance and improves compatibility.
Updates may be released as problems are discovered or at a scheduled time; it is not very convenient for the average user to constantly monitor the site, but they want to use the latest versions of the software. To always have the latest driver and not have to constantly look for new versions, it’s worth downloading Intel® Driver & Support Assistant. This is an official utility from the manufacturer, which does not require any special conditions for its operation. All you need:
- Connection to Internet
- Latest version Microsoft .NET Framework.
To install, you need to go to the official Intel website, download the program, run it, and then read the license agreement and agree to it. Installation takes only a few minutes, after which the program icon will appear in the tray and will indicate the presence of new software. After the first launch, the user will be asked to go to the site and check there. This check will show everything installed hardware(including other manufacturers) and, if available, drivers for which there are updates.
If the hardware requires new software, then next to its name there will be an icon with the inscription " Update available" You can click on the down arrow and read which version is installed on your PC and which is available. New versions can be downloaded one at a time from each section or by clicking the “ Download all updates».
You can check periodically or wait for the program to notify you of an available update and download it.
Manual driver installation
You don’t have to install the program, but download the necessary utilities from the manufacturer’s website. To do this, you first need to know exactly device model installed on the PC. You can see it on the box in which the equipment was purchased or in the device itself. To do this, you need to get into device Manager" One way to do this is “Start” - “Control Panel” - “Hardware and Sound” - “ device Manager».
Or you can just type in the line " Execute» devmgmt.msc and press Enter. After the necessary equipment is found in the list, you should go to the Intel website, select the section " Drivers and software”, and, going to the desired section, select your equipment. You can also enter the model name in the search bar and select the desired one from the results presented. 
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The Intel Driver Update Utility Installer software is required to automatically find and install drivers from Intel. Drivers are searched through the World Wide Web and then downloaded to your PC. Drivers are automatically scanned and the application searches for the latest modification and version required for your hardware devices.
This update finder has the official status of Intel developers. The utility is distributed in a free version and effectively copes with its tasks. When the update wizard starts, it scans the hardware of the computer for outdated drivers. The search for device drivers is automated and does not require close attention from the user. The Intel Driver Update Utility works on any system platform.
The package with the update wizard includes additional tools for improved search for “firewood”. The utility searches for any Intel devices, these can be graphics devices, audio devices and other devices manufactured by this company. The application maintains a huge database of all drivers needed for updating. It also has a high speed of searching and downloading updates for the necessary devices.
Key Features of Intel Driver Update Utility Installer
★ Quickly scan your computer for outdated hardware drivers;
★ Search for drivers to update the system;
★ Quickly downloads drivers from the Internet and then installs them automatically;
★ Provides the ability to roll back to an earlier version of the “firewood”;
★ Saves reports on the search performed and the application;
★ Analyzes hardware devices for driver content;
★ Ability to view application operation details;
★ Optimizes device performance and speeds up PC performance after updating drivers.
Pros:
✔ Has a version for working on mobile devices;
✔ The program socket is multilingual;
✔ The application is absolutely free;
✔ Has a license;
✔ Supports all available system platforms;
✔ Select operating modes between automatic and manual.
Minuses:
✘ Search for drivers only for Intel devices.
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How to use Intel Driver Update?
To start using the driver search and download wizard, you need to download the Intel Driver Update Utility Installer on the device where the application will run. After downloading and subsequent installation, there are a small number of subsections in the main program window.
In the upper right corner of the Intel Driver Update Utility, you can select "manual search", which will search for updates by clicking on this section. After going to the section, the application will prompt you to select the product line, operating system, and the name of the product for which updates will be searched. After selecting the application, it will automatically search the web sites.
In the "history" block, it is possible to view all the actions taken and the results of the search for updates. In the settings block, you can select the path where updated drivers will be downloaded, as well as the language of the update wizard itself, and the number of downloads at the time of download.
To automatically search for updated drivers, in the main field of the application, click on the "start search" button. After the search is completed, the application will display the available drivers, which will be loaded by clicking on the "download" button. After downloading, the utility recommends starting the installation by clicking on a similar button. After completing all operations, the user is advised to restart the computer.
To maintain normal operation of your computer, you need to update drivers from time to time, but searching for and installing them manually is tedious and time-consuming. And why? After all, this work is easy to automate. Today we will look at the ten best programs for updating drivers on PCs and laptops of any brands and models.
Intel Driver Update Utility Installer is a proprietary utility for searching and updating drivers for any Intel product (processors, system logic, network devices, drives, server components, etc.). Compatible with Windows XP, 7, and newer editions of this system.
The utility automatically recognizes the PC hardware on which it is installed. Checking for new driver versions on the Intel website is done by clicking the “Search” button, downloading and installing at the user’s request.
In addition, the Intel Driver Update Utility Installer allows you to find and download drivers for any other Intel devices you choose from the list (“Search manually” option).
The developers warn that the application installs only standard drivers that do not take into account the characteristics of a particular brand of computer. Therefore, before you launch it, you should visit the website of the manufacturer of your PC or laptop and check if there is anything suitable there.
AMD Driver Autodetect
AMD Driver Autodetect is a similar proprietary tool from AMD. Designed to keep drivers for video cards of this brand up to date (except AMD FirePro).
After installation, the utility will monitor the relevance of video drivers and ensure they are updated in a timely manner. It automatically detects the model of the video card installed on the PC, as well as the bit depth and version of the operating system. Once launched, it checks to see if there is a new driver on the AMD website. If there is one, it reports it and offers to download it. To begin the installation, the user just needs to confirm his consent by clicking on the “Install” button.
AMD Driver Autodetect is also available exclusively in Windows version.
NVIDIA Update
NVIDIA Update is a proprietary Windows utility for installing drivers on NVIDIA devices. Like AMD Driver Autodetect, it independently recognizes hardware models and checks for the availability of the latest driver on the manufacturer's website. The decision about installation remains with the user.
DriverPack Solution
DriverPack Solution is a lifesaver for service engineers, system administrators and those who earn extra money by providing installation services for Windows and programs. The application is a huge collection of drivers for devices of various brands and models, as well as a module for installing them.
DriverPack Solution is released in two versions - online and offline.
- The online distribution is intended for use on a PC that has an Internet connection. Its difference is its small file size (285 Kb). After launch, the program scans Windows for installed drivers and the relevance of their versions, after which it connects to the database (on its own server) and performs automatic updates.
- The offline distribution (size 10.2 Gb) is intended for installing drivers on a machine not connected to the Internet. In addition to the installer, it includes a database of 960,000 drivers for Windows 7, XP, Vista, 8 (8.1) and 10, both 32 bit and 64 bit. After launch, the scanning module recognizes device types and installs drivers from its own offline database.
The online version of DriverPack Solution is convenient for regular home use. In addition to monitoring the relevance of drivers, it gives the user the opportunity to automatically install and update individual applications, remove software junk, view a list of equipment, information about the operating system and computer security.
The offline version is an emergency solution. Its task is to select not the best, but simply the appropriate driver to start the device. And in the future update it via the Internet.
DriverPack Solution and the proprietary utilities listed above are completely free.
Driver Genius
Driver Genius is a universal driver management tool. The latest edition of the program is the sixteenth, optimized for Windows 8 and 10, but can also run on older systems.
In addition to updating the versions of installed drivers, Driver Genius can:
- Create backup copies of drivers and save them in the form of archives - regular and self-extracting, as well as in the form of an installer program (exe). To restore from a backup, you do not need to use Driver Genius.
- Remove unused and faulty drivers.
- Display information about computer hardware.
The backup function is a real treasure for those who often reinstall Windows. However, the program itself is not a gift: the cost of one license is $29.95. You can use it for free for only 30 days.
Snappy Driver Installer
Snappy Driver Installer is an application created by one of the developers of DriverPack Solution and has a lot in common with the latter. Also available in two versions: SDI Lite and SDI Full.
- The SDI Lite option is a module for recognizing devices and searching for suitable drivers on the Internet. Its size is 3.6 Mb. It does not have its own base.
- The SDI Full option is an installation module plus a base (31.6 Gb). Designed to install drivers regardless of Internet access.
Features of Snappy Driver Installer:
- Works without installation (portable version only, can be run from a flash drive or DVD).
- Completely free - no premium features or ads.
- With an improved selection algorithm, which is based on the “do no harm” principle.
- Features high scanning speed.
- Before installing the driver, it creates a system restore point.
- Allows you to change design themes according to the user's choice.
- Multilingual (there is a version in Russian, Ukrainian and other national languages).
- Adapted for Windows 10.
Driver Booster
iObit Driver Booster is an application loved by fans of computer games. It is produced in editions Free - free, and Pro - paid. The cost of subscription to the latter is 590 rubles per year.
Driver Booster has one single function - scanning the system for outdated drivers and installing updates in one click. And not simple updates, but (according to the developers) tuned to improve the performance of games.
is a free and very simple utility for installing and updating PC drivers based on Windows 7, 8 and 10. Its database includes only original, signed drivers from the official websites of equipment manufacturers.
The application is designed for users with no experience. Russian language support, a minimum of settings and one-button control virtually eliminate the possibility of something being confused or broken. And if the new driver turns out to be unsuitable, DriverHub will remove it from the system and replace the old one.
All DriverHub features:
- Search for missing ones, update outdated drivers and additional software. Automatic installation.
- Simple and expert operating mode. In expert mode, the user can select a driver from several available ones; in simple mode, the program itself selects the optimal version.
- Daily updating of the driver database.
- Storing download history.
- Restore - rollback drivers to previous versions.
- Displays basic information about your computer.
- Launch Windows system utilities from its interface.
DriverMax Free
DriverMax is a free, simple, English-language utility whose main purpose is to update drivers. Unlike other free applications, it has another useful option - creating a system rollback point and a backup of installed drivers of the user's choice. As well as restoring from a backup.
After installation, DriverMax persistently reminds you that it would be a good idea to register on the site and buy a paid license with advanced functions, one of which is fully automatic operation. Annual use starts at $10.39.
Driver Magician
Driver Magician is the last hero of today's review. In the recent past, I had 2 versions, one of which was free. Nowadays there is only a paid one with a 13-day trial period. The cost of the license is $29.95.
There is no Russian language in Driver Magician, but it is not difficult to use. The range of features is approximately the same as in Driver Genius:
- Scan and update.
- Creating backup copies of drivers with the ability to restore both using and without using the program (the backup is saved as a zip archive or an installer application).
- Uninstalling the driver.
- Backup and restore of individual user folders - Internet Explorer Favorites, Desktop and Documents, as well as the system registry (in one file).
- Identification of devices unknown to the system.
During the trial period, the program is fully functional. Compatible with any version of Windows.
That's probably all. Choose what you like best and use it.
