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Driver is piece of software that knows how to communicate with specific hardware. For example when you plug your printer for the first time Windows operating system (and other too) does now know how to use this device. After installing the driver operating system will know that hardware that you plugged in is printer and how to control it.
Just for better understanding:
Operating System (Kernel) <----> Device Driver <----> Real Hardware
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoA device driver is a type of software that is used to allow the computer's hardware to function. Device driver software translates machine code into hardware executable instructions. This middle-man piece of code between hardware and software is called firmware. Typically, whenever you buy or build a new computer, it comes with multiple discs with the package. These discs contain the firmware for multiple hardware components of the computer.
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∙ 12y agoIt enables the computer to communicate with the peripheral devices.
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Does a printer driver reside on the computer or the printer?
The printer driver resides on the computer. It is the software that tells the computer how to talk to the printer.
What does a digital camera driver do?
Driver programs enable the computer to communicate successfully with peripherals.
What is a video driver?
A device driver, or software driver is a computer program allowing higher-level computer programs to interact with a computer hardware device. A Video Driver is a device driver specifically written to enhance and tune the data delivery for speed, which allows superior quality video in computer games and graphic design.
What is driver manager?
Driver Manager is a program that scans and finds out what is missing in your computer such as a missing driver.
What do you do if your iPod driver is not compatible to your computer?
search for a suitable driver in internet.
How can one get a driver update for his or her computer?
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.
What should the technician do first after upgrading the video driver and the computer will not boot properly?
start the computer in safe mode and roll back the driver
What do you do if your driver could not be found on your computer?
You search the product manufacturer's site for a driver download.
What Software computer program app downloads driver installer for computer or laptop?
The best answer is,the program called driver talent, it can help with offline installation of drivers.
Where is the computer on a 88 Honda Accord?
The computer is located underneath the driver's side seat
What is the purpose of a Dell Driver?
The purpose of a driver on any computer (not just Dell brand computers) is to serve as a communicator between your computer's operating system and computer hardware. For example, when you install a printer (hardware) the driver helps you to inform your operating system that the printer is there so it can be used.
Where is the driver store on my computer?
C:Windows/system32/drivers
