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A device driver is a piece of code which is used to make a specific piece of hardware function as a part of a computer system. For instance to make a specific model of printer connect to and print from a computer you will need a print driver compatible with that model/make of printer installed on the computer.
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Need to install ubuntu driver for a logitech 9000?
The device is supported out of the box in Ubuntu; there is no need to download a separate driver.
Do I need a HandyCam driver to download to a computer?
Yes you need a driver for everything but windows will most likely download it for you and you will be able to do as you please with your device. They are used for getting things off of the device.
Do you need synaptics pointing device driver for your computer?
You don't need the Synaptics pointing device driver. However, it can be useful if you have a compatible touchpad. It allows for greater control, such as using two fingers to scroll.
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.
When you disable a device in device manager cause its device driver to be uninstalled?
No, the device driver is not uninstalled.
Why does a USB mass storage device iPod not have a driver installed and is registered as a different type of USB device?
windows does not need to know the device name if it shows the device as a mass storage device.
Does disabling a device in device manager cause the device driver to be uninstalled?
No. It basically shuts the device off. If you need to unistall a device, right click on it and choose "Uninstall" from the drop down menu.
Where might one find Dell driver updates?
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.
What is the best way to change a device driver?
What is the best way to change a device driver?
What is the term used to describe undoing a device driver?
roll back reverting the driver
Is a mouse more likely to be controlled by a device driver or by a system bios?
Device Driver
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.
