answersLogoWhite

0

Device drivers, in lay terms, are the code that the device uses to interface with the operating system. Basically, it's how the OS communicates with the device, talking, and working together nicely. If it doesn't have the drivers, the OS doesn't understand what the function, purpose, or exactly what it is even talking to. It's as if you put a Chinese speaking person with an English speaking person. They don't understand each others language, their software doesn't speak each other, but if you put in a translator which speaks both (I.E. the driver), they can communicate without many issues THROUGH the translator.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Computer Science
Related Questions

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 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.


A slanting device clothed as an explanation?

Rhetorical Explanation.


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.


Device manager can be used to update the drivers for a device?

Yes, under device properties there is an "update drivers" button.


After formatting your windows Xp unable to hear the sound what will be the reasons and how to rectify the problem?

Your sounds drivers are not installed. Find out the manufacturer of your card, and download the drivers. It might be listed in the Device Manager. Check the Device Manager to see if there are other drivers that you missed as well. START - CONTROL PANEL - SYSTEM - Go the the TAB on the top labeled HARDWARE - Click the buttom DEVICE MANAGER. Any devices in conflict, without drivers, or any other problems will be listed with a yellow explanation point to the left of it.


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.


You can use to update drivers to the manufacturer drivers?

dEVICE MGR


What can you use to update drivers to the manufacturers drivers?

Device Manager


Devices and their device drivers are managed using?

Device Manager


How do you backup device driver?

How to backup device drivers in win7