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In order for computers to communicate with specific hardware, a software program, known as a device driver, is required to translate the computer's instruction into a hardware-specific instruction. For instance, the instructions required to print output on a line-printer will differ greatly from the instructions required to print the same output on a plotter or a laser printer. However, the driver software for each provides a common interface to the operating system. thus the same instruction is translated differently according to which driver receives the instruction.
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Where can you obtain device drivers safely?
From the hardware manufacturer's website.
Device drivers are written for which platforms?
Every platform (Windows, Linux, Mac, etc) requires its own driver programs for each hardware device. Drivers are written by the hardware manufacturer for each supported platform.
What contains all configuration data about the computer including information about device drivers and devices used at startup?
All configuration data about the computer including information about device drivers and devices used at startup is contained in the registry. Errors in the registry are often the cause of degraded computer performance.
Before you install Windows 2000XP how can you determine if the OS supports all the hardware on your PC?
To find the drivers, first look at the device's setup CD. If the information is not on the CD itself, then go to the manufacturers Web site and search for the device drivers. If you find them, download the driver(s) and you should be okay.
Before you install Windows 2000 xp how can you determine if the OS supports all the hardware on your PC?
To find the drivers, first look at the device's setup CD. If the information is not on the CD itself, then go to the manufacturers Web site and search for the device drivers. If you find them, download the driver(s) and you should be okay.
Where can I find device drivers online?
A simple way to download device drivers is to visit www.driverguide.com. Enter your device model name or number, and the website will guide you to which drivers you need to install.
Why do you need device drivers?
In order for the computer to use the hardware.
Which task can you perform in Device manager?
Install device drivers update device drivers uninstall device drivers
How important are device drivers?
Device drivers establish the communication between PC's and the device, drivers are the interface of devices,
Can I download a device driver free of charge?
Device drivers are generally free and can be found on the device in questions website. When you run the program, it should tell you need to update the drivers, and then give you a link to the download.
What devices need a device driver?
An example of a device driver would be the interface between the Windows Operating System and the computers Network Interface Card. Device drivers are used to eliminate the need for the Operating System to know how to "talk" with a given device. The Operating System makes standard calls (called API calls) which are intercepted by the device driver, translated into something the device can understand and passed to the device.
Where would you look to see if the device drivers are properly loaded?
You need to look in the device manager. Click start -> control panal -> system -> hardware -> device manager From there you can see which drivers there are errors on and you can reload or remove driver.
Can device manager be used to update the drivers for a device?
Yes, device manager be used to update the drivers for a device. It can also be used to disable/enable use of a device or uninstall its drivers from a computer.
Where do you get device drivers?
Well, you could download device drivers by visiting the device's parent webpages and downloading the appropriate drivers for the devices. Hope this helps.
You deleted your audio device what do you do?
Just reinstall drivers for your audio device. And it will work again. After installation you might need to reboot your system.
Device manager can be used to update the drivers for a device?
Yes, under device properties there is an "update drivers" button.
Why does vista keep asking for usb drivers?
your drivers may be corrupted or outdated for the usb device. you need to download the current versions from the website.
