How to install and update hardware drivers in Windows 10 with collected cases

Many Windows 10 issues are related to hardware drivers. This article shows how to install and update hardware drivers in Windows 10

Option 1: Install drivers using Device Manager

Problems: The client has an old computer running windows 10. the machine is very slow when accessing network shared folder or going to the Internet.

Resolution:  Install drivers using Device Manager

* Type device manager in the Search bar

* Click on Device Manager

•Right click on the hardware, for example Network adapters.

• Click on Update driver.

Option 2: Installing drivers through Windows Update

Problem: The client can use an USB ternal drive on his Laptop, but not on the Desktop.

Resolution: Installing the latest Windows update on the Desktop fixes the problem.

* Go to Settings>Update & Security t download and install the latest Windows Update.

Option 2: Installing drivers through Windows Update

Problem: The client can use an USB ternal drive on his Laptop, but not on the Desktop.

Resolution: Installing the latest Windows update on the Desktop fixes the problem.

* Go to Settings>Update & Security t download and install the latest Windows Update.

Option 3: Download and install drivers from the manufacturer’s website

Problem: After a Windows update, client’s Dell Laptop Latitude 5290 Bluetooth doesn’t work anymore.

Resolution: Go to Dell Support website to search the Latitude 5290.

* Download and install the Bluetooth Driver.

Option 4: Check Compatibility Mode to Resolve Driver Problem: After upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, some features of the installed drivers and software may not work correctly.

Resolution: Uninstall all drivers and software in Windows® 7 or Windows® 8.1 before upgrading to Windows® 10.

You can search for the Compatibility Administrator utility in Windows

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Bob Lin

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