In order to successfully install drivers for a Windows system, it is important to first identify the correct device driver for your system. The process of identifying the correct device driver can be broken down into three steps: understanding your system configuration, researching available drivers, and downloading and installing the driver.
1. Understand Your System Configuration
The first step in identifying the device driver is to understand your system. In order to do this, you will need to access your operating system’s Control Panel. Within the Control Panel you can gain access to several system-related programs, such as the System Properties window or Device Manager. Once you have accessed the System Properties window or Device Manager, you will be able to view the system’s current hardware configuration, which may include information about the system’s processor type, motherboard, video card, sound card, and other assorted components. You may also be able to access other specific information about each component, such as the manufacturer and model number.
2. Research Available Drivers
Once you have identified the components in your system and gathered the necessary information, you can begin researching the available drivers. The easiest way to do this is to search the Internet using keywords that relate specifically to your system’s components. For example, if you know the model number of your video card, then you could search for “[Model Number] Video Card Driver”. This should bring up a list of possible driver downloads for your system.
3. Download and Install the Driver
Once you have located the driver that you believe is the correct one for your system, you can download and install it. Installation procedures will vary based on the driver and the computer’s operating system. On Windows systems up to 2000, you typically download the driver to your hard drive and run it from there. This is usually done by double-clicking the downloaded file and following the on-screen instructions. Once the driver is installed, you may need to restart or reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
By following these three steps, you can identify the correct device driver for your Windows system up to 2000. Understanding your system configuration, researching available drivers, and downloading and installing the driver are all important steps in ensuring that the driver you choose is the correct one for your system.