I only know one. Go to the Start menu, right-click My Computer, and select Properties. When that comes up, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. the utility will come up.
Device manager
yes
it detects the device it installs the device driver it cinfigures the device
Driver Signing
ten windows-based tools and utilities 1.defragment 2.scandisk 3.computer properties 4.eventlog 5.regedit 6.safemode 7.check driver signing 8.services 9.device manager 10.window help
Yes! When you plug a USB device into your computer, Windows automatically searches for and installs the driver for the device. If you plug in a device when you are not connected to the internet, Windows may not install the entire driver package, but the device will still work. I hope that this answers your question. Other Windows 7 tips and tricks are available at the link below.
Depending on your device, device drivers are either automatically installed by Windows, or manually updated by the user.
Driver Rollback
You can replace it from device manager option under computer properties.
What I can do for you is showing you the information below,wish for help. The main reason for Unknown Device to display in your Device Manager is because you have a device that is not working correctly. To fix this issue, obtain an updated driver for the device. Use the following methods to enable Windows to recognize your device. Method 1: Windows Update Visit the following Microsoft Web site to see whether the Web site autodetects an updated driver for your device. Install all recommended drivers. Method 2: Download and install the latest driver from the Internet When you download a driver from the Internet, download the Windows XP version of the driver when multiple Windows versions are listed. Use one of the following options: * Visit the Web site of the computer manufacturer if the device came with the computer. * Visit the Web site of the device manufacturer if the device was installed after you purchased your computer. * Visit the Web site of the device manufacturer if the device was preinstalled on your computer and the computer manufacturer does not have an updated driver. Look for a Drivers section or a Download section on the manufacturer's Web site, and search for the device name. Download and install the Windows XP version of the driver.
which feature of windows xp professional allows you to recover from installing the incorrect driver for a device
After you install a device or update a driver for a device on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows 7, the operating system may not start.