How to Update Device Driver in Windows 7

Updating  device drivers is usually the first step in dealing with any hardware-related problems. You can visit the manufacturer’s web site and download the driver manually, or you can let Windows 7 update the driver for you. Here are the steps:

  1. Click on the Windows logo on the task bar and type in device manager. The Device Manager shows up. Click on it to run.
  2. Right click on the device you are interested in and select Update Driver Software… .
  3. Click on Search automatically for updated driver software.
  4. When it finds an updated driver, the driver is downloaded and installed automatically. You can reboot the computer after the driver is successfully installed.

 


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11 Comments

  1. how if the answer is

    The best driver software for your device is already installed
    windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date

      • I have a Hp dv7 and both the graphics cards are up to date, i went to manufacturers website and installed the latest drivers, please help me… every one else tells me that i need to update but I am updated!

      • my drivers also up to dated….

        when i check the device manager there i c my all drivers are up to dated….

        now what i do, Please HELP me….

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