Drivers are updated in Windows by using a driver update wizard from within Device Manager.
The driver update wizard walks you through the entire driver update process, making updating drivers a fairly painless task.
Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP all have slightly different processes for completing driver updates:
You should not pay for any driver updates. Microsoft or not.
Yes.
At times Windows will have drvers available on the Windows Updates Website. However, the best place to find driver updates is the Website of the makers of the hardware you wish to update. Example: If I were trying to find driver updates for my Lexmark printer, I'd go to the Lexmark Website: http://www.lexmarkstore.com/store/lexmark/Content/pbPage.narrowSearch-nav
The official Dell site has all the driver updates you need for your electronic device. The drivers are free and perfectly safe to install and improve your electronic device.
Free driver downloads and updates if you no longer have the original disc that they came on can be found from any number of sites that offer dowloads. Both CNet and Microsoft are examples of sites that offer driver downloads and updates.
One can download driver updates for a Linksys wireless router on the Linksys company website under the "Update" tab. Once on the "Update" page, enter wireless router number and connect it to Linksys to update it.
To improve compatibility: Manufacturers release driver updates to ensure their hardware is compatible with the latest operating systems, software, and firmware. This helps users avoid issues or glitches caused by outdated drivers. To enhance performance: Driver updates often include optimizations and bug fixes that can improve the performance and stability of the hardware. Manufacturers continually work to enhance the efficiency and functionality of their devices through driver updates. To address security vulnerabilities: Driver updates may also include security patches, addressing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers or malicious software. Regularly updating drivers helps protect the user's system and devices from potential security threats.
Nvidia and Radeon driver updates can be found on their respective home websites. Normally a scan will be performed to test if an update is needed.
To get a driver update for your computer you go to the bottom of your computer screen and click on PC Issues. There will be a list of updates you need to do and all you have to do is click and wait.
These updates keep computers current with the newest technology available. They also help address the problems with new viruses and other security threats as they emerge.
For most drivers the updates happen automatically from either the printer manufacturer's site or Apple's site via the App Store's Software Update.
Compaq decided to released the Presario driver in the early days of 2013, however many updates have been released since then, to try and keep up to date.