How can I find out exactly which device driver is causing a problem with Windows?

The best way to find out which device driver is causing a problem with Windows is to use the Device Manager tool. This tool is a built-in Windows utility that allows you to see all the installed device drivers on your system, as well as detailed information about each one. The Device Manager also allows you to uninstall, update, or roll back any problematic device drivers.

To open the Device Manager tool, press the Windows Key + R and type devmgmt.msc into the Run dialogue box. This will open up the Device Manager window.

Once in the Device Manager window, you can take a look at all the devices currently installed on your system. The devices are organized into different sections based on what type of device they are, such as display adapters, network adapters, sound devices, etc.

When you find the device that could be causing the problem, click on it to expand its entry in the Device Manager list. Then, right-click on the device and select Properties. The device’s properties window will open up, and you can see information such as the device type, the manufacturer and model name, the driver version, and more.

At this point, you can identify which device driver is causing the problem. To uninstall the driver, right-click on the device again and select Uninstall. This will remove the driver from your system and may help to resolve the issue.

If you want to update the driver, you can do so by selecting the Update Driver option. This will bring up a window with several options for updating the selected device driver. You can choose to automatically search for updated drivers online, manually install a driver from a local file, or restore the driver from a previous version if necessary.

Finally, if you want to roll back the driver to a previous version, simply select the Roll Back Driver option. This will replace the current version of the driver with a version that was previously known to work.

By using the Device Manager tool, you can easily find out which device driver is causing a problem with Windows. Through this tool, you can also uninstall, update, or roll back any problematic device drivers, helping to resolve the issue.