Drivers for Windows 10 are essential programs. During the installation of the new Windows 10 operating system, many people had various questions and some difficulties. First of all, this concerned problems with the functioning of certain components. Also, another common complaint is that there are some options missing in the settings of this system. Such problems can be quickly resolved by installing the necessary drivers.
This is due to the fact that not all old personal computers and their equipment support the tenth version of the Windows system (64 bit). Because of this, new drivers did not change those that were installed previously. Manufacturers of such software took this into account and released new universal programs from Microsoft. However, they are not always suitable. In this case, you can use special software packages that should be installed correctly.
What are drivers for Windows 10?
A driver is a piece of software that prepares the entire computer and tells it how to handle a particular software or device. For example, a person purchased a new webcam for a personal computer. When he returns home and connects this device to the computer, the system will automatically detect the presence of a new device and begin installing it.
No problems arise in this case.
However, the selected equipment is not always suitable the first time. For example, if its manufacturer is less well-known, then sometimes some difficulties arise. In this case, the system tries to automatically find drivers for Win 10. If this fails, Windows will show you that you need to manually find such software, but first you will have to look for them yourself. As a rule, you can easily find the necessary programs on the websites of equipment manufacturers and developers.
In general, drivers are important software for the normal operation of all equipment. They are used:
- sound, network and video cards;
- keyboards, mice, etc.;
- printers and scanners;
- cameras;
- file system support;
- devices that are designed to store information.
This is only a small part of where drivers will be needed. They increase the performance of the entire Windows system and enable the operating system to work with other devices and software.
Many people think that they can download all the necessary drivers for the Windows 10 operating system. They can easily be found on other resources. Firstly, if you require universal programs from companies that develop operating systems, then you need to follow the link to the official Microsoft website.
After that, in the tabs you need to select a page with a list of drivers.
In addition, all the necessary programs can be found in the update section. Secondly, if you need to find programs for certain devices and equipment, you should go to the websites of the manufacturers of these devices. Further on these sites you should find sections with support, drivers, and more. After this, you need to select your equipment, find the model, version and select the Windows 10 operating system.
It is necessary to take into account that you can download programs that are required for the full operation of components only from the websites of the companies that are their developers. In this case, they will not provoke the appearance of viruses on the computer. In addition, they are designed specifically for Windows 10, so it is better not to look for other options.
In addition, you need to know which drivers are most likely to be needed for Windows 10 to work. They may not be required, however, in some cases problems arise, so it is better to know all the necessary drivers in advance. For example, you may need Microsoft.NetFamework 3.5 - 4.6, TXE, audio driver, programs for power management, for touchpad, for card reader, for USB, etc.
Most Popular Driver Packages
Nowadays, many driver packs have appeared to improve system performance. One of the most interesting is Driver Pack Solution 17.7.56 Final. It is considered the most famous package that contains only the latest developed versions of drivers, which are collected all together. Driver Pack Solution 17.7.56 Final will help you install all the necessary programs on your computer, not only automatically, but also manually. Driver Pack Solution 17.7.56 Final contains only the latest programs that are completely suitable for all devices, including those running on 64-bit Windows 10. Perfect not only for personal computers, but also for laptops, and any models. The installation will take no more than 5 minutes, so you no longer have to search for different drivers separately.
In addition, everything is done automatically.
Driver Scanner 2017 4.1.1.1 Final is another affordable option with new versions of programs that have been released by a famous software developer. The software that is collected in this package contains all the necessary programs that anyone may need. Such a package is truly a necessary tool for the full operation of the system. Driver Scanner 2017 4.1.1.1 Final will help you find and download all the necessary new versions. In addition, it will independently scan the entire system and find outdated programs.
NVIDIA GeForce 382.53 WHQL is another interesting driver package from a well-known development company. Here are the key points for optimizing system operation, thereby reducing boot and response times of the entire system. In addition, many games improve not only speed, but also performance. All drivers were released in early June 2017, so they are the latest. This package is suitable not only for Windows 10, but also for Windows 7 and 8.
NVIDIA GeForce 382.05 WHQL is another latest version.
All drivers date from the beginning of May, so they are also great for improving the performance of various systems.
Intel Chipset Device Software 10.1.2.84 WHQL is a version of the driver package that will please many personal computer users. In addition, you can also use Realtek High Definition Audio Driver R2.81 Final. This package is suitable for audio devices.
You can install drivers for the tenth version of the Windows system in two ways - manually and automatically in software. Both of these options are popular, but you need to keep in mind that they have certain features that should not be forgotten.
When installing software manually, you first need to download everything you need onto your own computer. After this you need to do the following:
- Right-click on the “Start” button. After that, select the item called “Task Manager”.
- After these steps, a new dialog box will open that contains a list. For example, in it you can select the item with the video adapter. After that, right-click on the “Driver Update” function.
- Then the installation wizard for such software will start running. After that, you can select the “Search this computer” option.
- Now all that remains is to wait for the system to independently find all the necessary programs and download them. There is also an option to independently register the address for this software.
- Then the programs will begin to install.
In addition, there is a second method - software. Its name is due to the fact that drivers for Windows in this case will be installed using specially developed programs.
Among them, the most popular are Driver Booster and Slim Drivers.
In addition, you can also use software such as Driver Pack Solution. In this case, the installation process will be slightly different. Here is the algorithm of actions:
- First you need to download the selected program.
- After this, you need to launch it and wait until it analyzes the functioning of the entire system and its individual components. Then the software will find drivers that are already outdated and therefore need to be updated. The program will also find those that are missing on the computer, but are required. After that, all that remains is to hit the “Install” button to start the process. By the way, you can independently choose which drivers need to be installed and which, in the user’s opinion, are not needed.
- When all programs are already installed, you need to restart your computer.
In addition, updating the software for components when using the Windows 10 system is also an important issue.
Before you begin this task, you should be aware that Microsoft has created several generic drivers.
Now you can proceed with the following steps:
- Click on the “Start” button with the right mouse button. From the selected list, you again need to select the “Device Manager” option. You need to select an element that has a yellow triangle. This indicates that the driver itself is either not installed or corrupted. Now right-click and select the “Driver Update” function from the pop-up list.
- In the new dialog box, you must select the “Automatic search” function. After this, the direct search for the necessary software on the network begins.
- After the software is downloaded to the computer, the utility will install it.
- In the end, all that remains is to restart the computer.
Conclusion
If Windows 10 is installed, you will also need to install drivers. They will help you cope with the problem of the lack of certain options in the settings or problems with the operation of components. Now the developers have released special programs for the tenth version of the Windows system with 64-bit performance.
For many users, installing and updating drivers is a rather tedious and complicated task. A manual search often leads enthusiasts to third-party sites, where instead of the treasured software, viruses are caught, third-party spyware applications and other unnecessary programs are installed. Updated drivers optimize the operation of the entire system, so there’s no need to shelve the update!
Universal driver update programs
To make life easier for both your personal computer and yourself, just download a program that will independently find and update the required driver on your PC. Such applications can be either universal for any component or intended for a specific hardware manufacturer.
One of the best programs to update your device drivers. The application is easy to use, so even an inexperienced user will understand the friendly interface. The Driver Pack is distributed free of charge, and you can download the program from the official website of the developer, which describes in detail the intricacies of the search system and describes the basics of use. The program works with any components and finds the latest drivers in a huge database. In addition, the Pack also includes additional programs that will allow you to get rid of viruses and advertising banners. If you are only interested in auto-updating drivers, then specify this option during installation.
DriverPack Solution independently identifies the equipment, establishes a correspondence between the found devices and the drivers that are in the database
- convenient interface, ease of use;
- quick search for drivers and updating them;
- two options for downloading the program: online and offline; The online mode works directly with the developer’s servers, and the offline mode downloads an 11 GB image for further use of all popular drivers.
- installs additional software that is not always needed.
One of the most popular applications for downloading drivers and optimizing the system. Driver Booster is distributed in two versions: the free one allows you to quickly search for drivers and update them in one click, and the paid one opens up new options for program settings and unlimited download speed. If you prefer high-speed downloads and want to automatically receive the latest updates, then pay attention to the paid version of the program. It is distributed by subscription and costs 590 rubles per year. However, the Free version is inferior only in speed and additional game optimization features. Otherwise, the program always looks for excellent drivers that download quickly and install just as quickly.
There is an extensive driver database that is stored online
- high speed even on weak computers;
- the ability to configure an update queue and set priorities;
- low consumption of PC resources when running in the background.
- technical support only in the paid version;
- lack of auto-update of the application in the free application.
The free DriverHub utility will appeal to lovers of minimalism and simplicity. This program does not have a wide range of settings and does its job quickly and silently. Automatic driver updates take place in two steps: downloading and installation. The user can give the right to operate the program independently or is free to choose a driver from those offered for download by the application.
It is possible to roll back the driver to its original state using the restore function
- ease of use, user-friendly interface;
- ability to store download history and updates;
- daily database update;
- convenient rollback system, creation of recovery checkpoints.
- small number of settings;
- offer to install third-party programs.
The program is for those who are used to controlling everything on their own. Even if you are an inexperienced user, you can always easily monitor the progress of updates by making adjustments to the program. The free version allows you to manually update drivers, while paid versions can work automatically. Foreign development has two paid subscriptions. Basic costs $20 and works for a year with an updated cloud database. This version also supports customization and one-click auto-update. The same features are available with a 10-year LifeTime subscription for $60. Users can install the paid program on five computers at the same time and not worry about driver updates.
SlimDrivers also allows you to make backups for system recovery
- the ability to manually control each update element;
- The free version is not spammed with advertising.
- expensive paid versions;
- complex fine-tuning, which is unlikely to be understood by an inexperienced user.
The domestic development of Carambis Driver Updater is distributed free of charge, but allows you to use the main functions by subscription. The application quickly finds and updates drivers, saving your download history. The program is characterized by high speed and low requirements for computer hardware. You can get the full functionality of the application for 250 rubles per month.
An important advantage is full technical support by e-mail and telephone
- the license applies to 2 or more personal computers;
- technical support around the clock;
- Only the paid version works.
An English-language utility that quickly and without unnecessary settings identifies your hardware. The user is presented with the opportunity to make backup files, a user-friendly interface and two versions of work: free and pro. Free is distributed free of charge and provides access to manual driver updates. In the Pro version, which costs around $11 per year, updates occur automatically based on user-specified settings. The application is convenient and very friendly to beginners.
The program collects detailed information about system drivers and generates a detailed report in TXT or HTM formats
- simple interface and ease of use;
- fast driver loading speed;
- automatic file backup.
- expensive paid version;
- lack of Russian language.
Driver Magician was once a free app, but now users can only get a 13-day trial period, after which they must purchase the program for $30 for permanent use. The application does not support the Russian language, but it is quite easy to understand due to the small number of tabs and functions. Driver Magician just needs to specify the operating system so that it can begin selecting and installing the necessary drivers. You can choose from a file backup function in case something goes wrong.
The program can save and then restore other files, except drivers: folders, registry, Favorites, My Documents
- simple but old-fashioned interface;
- full functionality in trial version;
- automatic search for drivers for unknown devices.
- lack of Russian language;
- unhurried speed of work.
Programs from component manufacturers
The programs will allow you to automatically update drivers for free. In addition, there is technical support that will answer your questions almost any time of the day.
Intel Driver Update is designed to install and update drivers for Intel devices involved in your personal computer. Suitable for branded processors, network devices, ports, drives and other components. The hardware on a personal computer is recognized automatically, and the search for the necessary software is carried out in a matter of seconds. The main thing is that the application is free, and the support service is ready to answer any request, even at night.
The application installs on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
- official program from Intel;
- quick installation of drivers;
- a large database of alternative drivers for various operating systems.
- Intel support only.
A similar program to Intel Driver Update, but for AMD devices. Supports all known components, except the FirePro series. It is worth installing for those who are the proud owner of a video card from this manufacturer. The application will monitor all updates in real time and inform the user about new updates. AMD Driver Autodetect will automatically detect your video card, identify it and find the optimal solution for the device. All you have to do is click the “Install” button for the update to take effect.
This utility does not work with Linux systems, Apple Boot Camp and AMD FirePro video cards
- ease of use and minimalistic interface;
- fast download and installation speed of drivers;
- Auto-detection of video card.
- a small number of opportunities;
- AMD support only;
- lack of FirePro support.
NVIDIA Update Experience
NVIDIA Update Experience allows you to automatically download updates for your graphics card from Nvidia. The program not only offers support for the latest software, but also allows you to optimize games on the fly. In addition, when you launch any application, Experience will offer a number of interesting functions, including the ability to take screenshots and display FPS on the screen. As for downloading drivers, the program works perfectly and always notifies you when a new version is available.
Depending on the hardware configuration, the program optimizes the graphics settings of games
- stylish interface and fast speed;
- automatic driver installation;
- ShadowPlay screen recording function without loss of frames per second;
- support for optimization of popular games.
- Works only with Nvidia cards.
Table: comparison of program capabilities
| Free version | Paid version | Automatic update of all drivers | Developer's website | OS | |
| + | - | + | https://drp.su/ru | Windows 7, 8, 10 | |
| + | +, subscription 590 rubles per year | + | https://ru.iobit.com/driver-booster.php | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP | |
| + | - | + | https://ru.drvhub.net/ | Windows 7, 8, 10 | |
| + | +, basic version $20, lifetime version $60 | - , manual update on the free version | https://slimware.com/ | ||
| - | +, monthly subscription - 250 rubles | + | https://www.carambis.ru/programs/downloads.html | Windows 7, 8, 10 | |
| + | +, 11 $ per year | -, manual update in the free version | https://www.drivermax.com/ | Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |
| -, 13 days trial period | +, 30 $ | + | http://www.drivermagician.com/ | Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 | |
| Intel Driver Update | + | - | -, Intel only | https://www.intel.ru/content | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Vista, XP |
| + | - | -, AMD video cards only | https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/gpu-driver-autodetect | Windows 7, 10 | |
| NVIDIA Update Experience | + | - | -, only Nvidia video cards | https://www.nvidia.ru/object/nvidia-update-ru.html | Windows 7, 8, 10 |
Many of the programs presented in the list will simplify the search and installation of drivers with just one click. You just have to take a closer look at the applications and choose what seems most convenient and suitable in terms of functions.
Installing drivers is an integral process when installing Windows 10. A little less than a year has passed since its release, and developers of all kinds of devices have long released several versions of drivers for this operating system. But a novice user still faces pressing questions: where to download them, how to install them, and what to do if the software for controlling the operation of a device is not installed automatically.
Microsoft is meeting the needs of users: the Ten developers have allocated a number of servers to store a huge database of drivers for the new operating system. Interestingly, when enabled, Windows 10 automatically searches for new driver versions and updates them in the background. But many users absolutely do not need this function for a number of reasons (unnecessary updates are installed, precious traffic is consumed when using the wireless Internet, pop-up messages distract from work) and they deactivate it.
Let's figure out how to install a driver for a particular device if Windows 10 for some reason was unable to acquire it.
Installation using "tens"
The best solution when Windows 10 uses basic device drivers and cannot use their full potential, or does not use some devices at all, is to automatically update drivers.
Keep in mind that the method below can only be used if Windows 10 was able to install the driver for the network card or it was on the disk that came with your new device.
- Go to the “Task Manager” using the search bar.
- Select a device whose icon is distinguished by the presence of a yellow icon or the inscription: “Basic...”, call the context menu and select “Update”.
In general, you can select any device whose driver needs to be updated to the latest version.
- Then select the option shown in the screenshot.
- We wait until the utility performs the actions assigned to it and displays positive search results.
If the appropriate software is available on Microsoft servers, the application will start downloading it and then install it automatically.
After some time (depending on many factors: PC performance and load, Internet speed), the application to control the operation of the device will be installed.
- We reboot the PC so that Windows 10 completes the process.
If there is no software product for the hardware component of your PC in the Microsoft database or there is no network, you will have to resort to one of the following methods of installing it.
Installation using third-party software
The best solution for installing drivers at the moment is a new project by DPS called Snappy Driver Installer or SDI.
Interestingly, along with the application, an offline database of drivers, called driver packs, is also distributed, and in order to use the capabilities of the utility, it along with the driver packs must be downloaded to a computer with Windows 10 in advance or use another device to download files.
- We mount the image (when downloading driver packs in ISO form) or go to the directory with the program and launch its edition corresponding to the bitness of your OS.
Afterwards, the application will start scanning the system in order to determine the hardware component of the computer and compare the software versions used with those stored in the database of the program itself. mmmm.
- We use checkboxes to mark devices whose software products need to be updated or even installed. For this purpose there is an option “New versions”.
- Click “Install”, first checking “Create a restore point”. When using drivers without a digital signature, which is extremely rare, the user will be prompted to allow or deny the installation of such a product.
When the installation is complete, reboot Windows 10.
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DriverPack Solution Online is a simple and fast way to find and download one or another “vital” driver for a webcam, video or audio card, Wi-Fi adapter, printer, etc.
The free program DriverPack Solution is designed to automate the processes of installing, updating, and searching for drivers in the Windows OS environment, and is distributed by the developer in several versions, including online and offline versions. The advantage of the latter is that to download almost any necessary driver for a sound card, network card, wi-fi, etc., an Internet connection is not required - all drivers are already in the DriverPack Solution program database, which can be written to a disk or flash drive , and be extremely useful from time to time, for example, when reinstalling the operating system. With all this, the main disadvantage of the offline version of DriverPack Solution can be considered the volume of the full database - almost 11 GB, which is unlikely to be acceptable for users with a slow or limited Internet connection.
In order not to download the entire driver database, but to find and install only those that require updating or are missing from the system, the developers offer an alternative solution in the form of an online version, which is absolutely free, easy to use, and its distribution is less than 3 MB in size. its only drawback (if it can be considered such) is the strictly mandatory presence of an Internet connection.
And so, how to find and install the necessary drivers using DriverPack Solution Online:
- Download the program (from the official website or from us);
- We launch the program, and we see something like the following (we strongly recommend choosing manual installation);
- In the “Install Drivers” menu we see a list of drivers that require updating (example in the screenshot), but we do not click the “Install All” button!
for the reason that I kindly suggest that we install some additional programs into the load (checkmarked in the screenshot), to open the list of programs, click on the “Software” menu (in the screenshot).
Thus, if you chose automatic installation at the initial stage, then along with the drivers, the programs marked with check marks (although not bad ones) would end up on the computer.
Then we just have to wait for the download and installation process to complete, click “Finish” and the process is complete.
In conclusion, let’s clarify this point - many users probably noticed on the left side of the DriverPack Solution Online menu the button “Do you want to disable Windows tracking?”
By clicking this button, after a short period of time, we see the message “Windows surveillance has been successfully disabled”, while the button works not only in Windows 10, where the problem of user data confidentiality is especially relevant, but also in other versions of the operating system from Microsoft - Windows 8 and Windows 7, in this regard, a reasonable question arises: “what exactly is disabled, and does this function work at all?”
This functionality works, but completely blocking the channel for transmitting user data (telemetry data) to Microsoft is extremely problematic. This is because, along with well-known data transmission channels that DriverPack Solution Online blocks (for example, some Windows updates, blocking requests to a number of currently known IP data collection servers, disabling various types of services responsible for sending “diagnostic data” ", prohibition of sending error reports to Microsoft, etc.), there are a number of channels that are still unknown, and besides, from time to time Microsoft introduces new ways of collecting data (for example, with the release of the next update), etc. Therefore, it is a priori impossible to completely disable surveillance in Windows, especially with regard to the Windows 10 OS.
You may have already noticed that the system automatically identifies, finds and updates drivers for devices connected to your PC. Moreover, this is done without any intervention from the user. Sometimes such careless behavior can lead to errors in the operation of system devices (motherboard, video adapter, network card, audio processing chip, etc.).
However, the developers have provided the possibility disable automatic driver installation, so that internal system tools do not interfere with the operation of hardware devices and do not cause conflicts associated with incorrect operation of hibernation and sleep modes, frequent appearances of a black screen, etc. In this article, I will describe three ways to disable automatic driver installation in Windows 10.
#1 Using a proprietary Microsoft utility
Especially in order to accomplish the task we need, Microsoft has released an exclusive utility that allows you to disable the installation of problematic drivers. Moreover, specifically problematic ones, that is, those that cause difficulties in the operation of the system. The utility, in turn, will not touch safe drivers. You can download the utility from this link.
When starting the utility, the first thing we are asked to do is select from a list of drivers those for which you would like to disable updates, but first you need to initialize and search for drivers in the system, for which we click the “Next” button on the first form.
After a few tens of seconds, a form appears for selecting the utility’s functions – let’s select the “Hide Updates” option.
You will see a list of devices for which updating drivers may cause errors and problems. Select the ones you need from the specified list and then check the “Next” button again.
This is where the utility's function ends. Now the system libraries for those devices that you selected from the list will no longer be automatically updated.
#2 Using gpedit (Local Group Policy Editor)
This section describes how to get rid of installing drivers for an individual device by hardware identifier (ID).
Before we get started, let's find out what the ID number is for the device for which you plan to disable driver updates. To do this, go to the device manager (right click on the Start button), select the device you are looking for and go to its properties.
Switch to the “Details” tab and select the “Equipment ID” section. Save the identifier of the selected device to the clipboard by right-clicking on each of the values and selecting “Copy” from the menu that opens.
Save all IDs in a separate text file, sequentially pasting them there from the clipboard. If you want to rewrite the value manually, leave the window open, otherwise you can close this form.
Now let's open it. To do this, use the combination “Win + R” and enter the value “gpedit.msc” in the text field. In the editor window, select the hierarchical branch “Computer Configuration” -> “Administrative Templates” -> “System” -> “Device Installation” -> “Device Installation Restrictions”. Select the menu item “Prohibit the installation of devices with the specified device codes.”
Set the value to “Enabled” by selecting the appropriate radio button, and then click on the “Show” button.
On the form that appears, enter the identifiers we extracted from the device manager and put the new settings into effect.
After following the above instructions, you will no longer be able to install new drivers for the specified device, either automatically or manually, until the changes are canceled in the Local Group Policy Editor.
If the administration mode presented is not available in your edition of Windows OS, see point 3 below.
#3 Using the Registry Editor
What we did in the second paragraph can be done using the Registry Editor. First, you will have to copy the IDs of the required devices from the device manager in a similar way as described earlier.
After that, open the registry editor using the sequence “Win + R” and entering the value “regedit” in the mini-window that opens. Open a thread in the editor HKEY_LOCL_MACHNE\SFTWARE\Polisies\Micosoft\DeviceInstall\Restrictions\DenyDeviceIDs(if the specified section is not in the menu, create it manually).
Next, generate line-by-line string values, where the name will be sequential numbers in ascending order, starting from one, and the value will be the identifiers that you extracted from the properties in the device manager.
The result will be similar to what we got using gpedit.
In this article, I described three ways to prevent automatic installation of drivers in Windows 10. The main task is to determine which device drivers are causing problems on your PC and prevent them from updating explicitly or implicitly, using the tools specified in the material.
