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Software that allows your hardware to function properly.
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What drivers do i need to install windows xp professional?
Drivers are specific to the hardware in the computer. Without knowing what hardware is in your computer, we cannot know exactly which drivers will be used.
What is the meaning of device drivers?
Every hardware device requires a software program that provides an interface between the operating system and the hardware itself. These programs are known as the hardware device drivers.
Deference between hardware and hardware device?
Hardware is the physical parts that are connect inside your computer. Hardware Devices are the hardware drivers installed on your hard drive.
How OS can have access to hardware components?
Using drivers.
How can get drivers for your computers?
All drivers for each supported platform can be found on the hardware manufacturer's websites.
What takes care of the interaction between a program and a computers hardware?
The operating system and the hardware device drivers.
Does every program have access to all hardware?
No, most programs have no access at all to hardware. They call device drivers through the OS to perform input and output. These device drivers are custom written to access the hardware for the device they control. Modern computers use privileged instructions that cause an error if a user program tries to execute them to access hardware. The device drivers have the privilege to execute these instructions and access hardware.
Why do you need device drivers?
In order for the computer to use the hardware.
Where can you obtain device drivers safely?
From the hardware manufacturer's website.
Why is a Found new hardware pop up when you turn on the computer even though there is no new hardware?
Hardware won't be recognized if no drivers / software have been installed for that piece of hardware.
Which operating system is responsible for interacting with hardware?
All operating systems interact with hardware.
Which if the following statements is not true about device drivers?
Device drivers are not needed for hardware to function. They act as an interface between hardware devices and the operating system. They are software programs that allow communication between the hardware and the operating system. They need to be installed and updated regularly to ensure proper functioning of hardware devices.
